Residential Building

Habitat for Humanity House Project Overview

Using Autodesk Revit, students must create and design a house to fit the principals of Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps people in communities and worldwide, build or improve houses. For more information about Habitat for Humanity, visit their website: https://www.habitat.org/

Criteria

Sketch multiple houses to gain ideas.
Create a final sketch that includes dimensions.
The house should be furnished completely.
An exterior color scheme should be included.
The house should be placed on a site plan.
The storm runoff difference should be as low as possible.
The house should be very energy efficient.

Constraints

A Two bedroom house can have an area of no more than 900 square feet.
It has to have a ramp for wheelchair accessibility.
At least a 5-foot diameter circle of space in the bathroom.
A fridge, sink, and stovetop are required for a functioning kitchen.
The house must have a foundation.
Different views, as well as renders, should be presented on Revit sheets.
Houses must have a roof, gutter, and fascia.
The site plan must include a driveway.

Sketches

Revit Final Design

The house is a two-bedroom 1, one-bathroom layout with a full kitchen, closets, and a living room.

Conclusion

Review of Project

The house fit all building codes and met all HFH requirements

Problems and Solutions

The hardest part of this project was deciding on the right color scheme for the house. Brick with off-white vinyl panels was the solution, and it worked well for the exterior.

Future Iterations

Garage (not included in the area restriction)
Basement with bedrooms and additional rooms
Finished attic

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