Preliminary Design Process

How Do Architects Design a House

After Meeting with the Client

How Do Architects Design a House

The Architect identifies the space requirement of the client, in this example the space required are:

• Entrance Foyer• Living Room• Dining• Kitchen• Garage

• 3 bedrooms (1 bedroom with own toilet and bath)• Common Toilet and bath• Master’s Bedroom with Toilet & Bath and Walk-in- closet• Optional terrace

1. The Balloon Planning

The Planning Process

2. The Schematic Plan

3. The Schematic Plan (Sketch the plan using a scale)

4. The Schematic Layout (using grid )

5. The Final Layout – for Preliminary Design Presentation

6. Plan and Perspective

A work in progress showing the initial design of the house in perspective view. 3d model was prepared in Sketchup.

The exterior design will be changed according to the influences brought by the design of roof, window design and wall finishes. The choice of Color will give different character in the design.

Other Aspects of Design that is part of the Design Study are:

The House Orientation - This will affect the location of rooms, natural lighting and air ventilation

Site Site Survey and Analysis - The location is one of the major factor that will affect the design. This will include the site condition like a sloping area or plain area, the existing trees, drainage system and adjacent lot and the neighborhood area. Some homeowners who bought plans and made their house built neglect this part and more often, they would want to consider moving out to another place. This will be avoided in the preliminary meeting with the architect and before doing any plan layout.

Zoning Laws - this will affect the type of house you are building, and type of design required

Height - The overall height of the building as per building code

Electrical - The electrical system where you can provide the lighting system

Sanitary - Proper drainage system and location of septic tanks

Energy Efficiency - the use of methods and materials that will reduce the energy cost while living comfortably.

House Design examples done in Sketches

House Design examples done in Sketchup

House Design examples done in 3d and Photorealistic Renders