STUDIO   II

A MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 576 sf

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The space must include:

Overall Floor Plan:

· Main living on a single story, including full bath

· No steps between rooms/areas on the same level

· 5-foot by 5-foot clear/turn space in living area, kitchen, a bedroom, and a bathroom

Exterior:

· East Exterior (Street Side): Shutters on the windows to mimic the main house.

· Double pain windows to help with wind and noise

· West Exterior(Lake side): lighting same as” West Exterior” of main house

· West Exterior(Lake side):Porch post same as “West Exterior” of main house

· Low-maintenance exterior (vinyl, brick)

· Low-maintenance shrubs and plants

· Deck, patio, or balcony surfaces are no more than ½ inch below interior floor level if made of wood

· Entry

· Sensor light at exterior no-step entry focusing on the front-door lock

· There needs to be 32 inches of clear width, which requires a 36-inch door

· Non-slip flooring in foyer

· Entry door sidelight; sidelight should provide both privacy and safety

· Doorbell in accessible location

· Surface to place packages on when opening door

Interior Doors:

· There needs to be 32 inches of clear width, which requires a 36-inch door

· Levered door hardware

Windows:

· Plenty of windows for natural light

· Lowered windows or taller windows with lower sill height

· Low maintenance exterior and interior finishes

· Easy to operate hardware

Faucets:

· Lever handles or pedal-controlled

· Thermostatic or anti-scald controls

· Pressure balanced faucets

Kitchen Area: (size appropriate to client needs and space)

· a primary sink

· an eating space for 2 people minimum

· old butcher block

Counters:

• 6 linear feet of clear counter

· Wall support and provision for adjustable and/or varied height counters and removable base cabinets

· Upper wall cabinetry three inches lower than conventional height

· Counter space for dish landing adjacent to or opposite all appliances

· Base cabinet with roll out trays and lazy susans

· Pull-down shelving

· Glass-front cabinet doors

· Open shelving for easy access to frequently used items

Appliances:

• Range

• Microwave- at counter height or in wall

• Refrigerator- Side-by-side refrigerator/freezer

• Easy to read controls

• Electric cook top with level burners for safety in transferring between the burners, front controls and downdraft feature to pull heat away from user; light to indicate when surface is hot

Miscellaneous:

• 30-inch by 48-inch clear space at appliances or 60-inch diameter clear space for turns

• Multi-level work areas to accommodate cooks of different heights

• Open under-counter seated work areas

• Placement of task lighting in appropriate work areas

• Loop handles for easy grip and pull

• Pull-out spray faucet; levered handles

 

Living Area:

· Large windows: sunlight is a vital necessity to our psychological wellbeing.

· Work area appropriate to activities/tasks of client with storage -Area for Leather storage, and tools.

· Display Two show saddles

· Working table

 

Sleeping Area:

· Bed (maximum queen size) with adjacent storage, lighting

· Leisure/entertainment area , Seating for four

· Work area appropriate to activities/tasks of client with storage

· Record player and storage for record collection

Bathroom: ( fully accessible)

Shower, toilet (water closet), lavatory(sink), Storage

· 60-inch turning radius or acceptable T-turn space and 36-inch by 36-inch or 30-inch by 48-inch clear space

· Bracing in walls around, shower, shower seat, and toilet for installation of grab bars to support 250 - 300 pounds

· If stand-up shower, it is curbless and minimum of 36 inches wide

· Fold down seat in the shower

· Adjustable/ handheld showerheads, 6-foot hose

· Shower controls offset from center

· Shower stall with built-in antibacterial protection

· Light in shower stall

· Toilet 2 ½ inches higher than standard toilet (17 to 19 inches) or height-adjustable

· Design of the toilet paper holder allows rolls to be changed with one hand

· Wall-hung sink with knee space and panel to protect user from pipes

· Slip-resistant flooring in bathroom and shower

Storage:

• General: 9 lin. Feet of closet

• Adjustable closet rods and shelves

• Lighting in closets

• Easy open doors that do not obstruct access

Electrical, Lighting, Safety, and Security:

• Light switches by each entrance to rooms

• Light receptacles with at least two bulbs in vital places (exits, bathroom)

• Light switches, thermostats, and other environmental controls placed in accessible locations no higher than 48 inches from floor

• Electrical outlets 15 inches on center from floor; may need to be closer than 12 feet apart

• Clear access space of 30 inches by 48 inches in front of switches and controls

• Rocker or touch light switches

• Audible and visual strobe light system to indicate when the doorbell, telephone or smoke or CO2 detectors have been activated

• High-tech security/intercom system that can be monitored, with the heating, air conditioning, and lighting, from any TV in the house

• Easy-to-see and read thermostats

• Pre-programmed thermostats

• Home wired for computers

Flooring:

• Smooth, non-glare, slip-resistant surfaces, interior and exterior

• If carpeted, use low (less than ½ inch high pile) density, with firm pad

• Color/texture contrast to indicate change in surface levels

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning:

• HVAC should be designed so filters are easily accessible

• Energy-efficient units

• Windows that can be opened for cross ventilation, fresh air

 

Energy-Efficient Features:

• In-line framing with two by six studs spaced 24-inch on center

• Air-barrier installation and sealing of duct work with mastic

• Reduced-size air conditioning units with gas furnaces

• Mechanical fresh air ventilation, installation of air returns in all bedrooms and use of carbon monoxide detectors

LIMITATIONS:

• Concrete Slab(6”exterior) and building footprint cannot change

• Ceiling height(8ft) and roofline cannot be altered. Attic space will house HVAC and water heater.

• Garage door will be removed, redesign of south wall will be required.

• East and West wall are load bearing.

• Electrical will be installed where needed.

• Exterior siding will be removed and newly specified material will be selected

• No finished walls currently exist. Only exposed studs placed 16” oc.

• Plumbing has been roughed in with supply /drainage. All plumbing should be located within 15 ‘ of northeast corner of slab.

• Window placement, window style and type must be selected by the student with consideration for interior and exterior plan and appearance.

• One exterior access door is required on the lakeside of the building. The style and location can be determined to meet functional and aesthetic requirements of the client and space

• Lake side will incorporate exterior deck space with accessible ramp to driveway and main house