House Design

Question 1

Name the 3 types of house design

Answer 1

Solar gain
Shape&form
Timber frame buildings

Question 2

Why is house design important

Answer 2

For access to sun and shelter, water, safety access to your house and safety kids playing area

Question 3

3 reasons why solar gain is good

Answer 3

1. Reduces glazing to the north
2. Multi function space eg Kitchen, dining, study
   3.solar panels at 45° to optimise solar gain

Question 4

3 reasons why shape&form is good

Answer 4

1. Less material used, less labour required to construct
2. Multi function kitchen/dining/ living space to maximum solar gain
3. Direct access from sun space to living areas

Question 5

3 reasons why timber frame building is good

Answer 5

1. Less concrete needed. Less harm to the environment.
2. Les fossil fuels needed to produce timber for structures
3. Very fast to heat