Granny Flat

Granny Flat

1. Elements and Principles of Design

   • Shape
     • The walls will have trim around the edges to create a more curved shape
     • The roof is angled together; however, split into two different heights close to the centre. This creates a more modern look.
   • Colour
     • The exterior will be a brown colour to match the common colour for bricks.
     • The interior walls will be a creamy white colour to have a nice comfortable living space.
   • Line
     • All edges will be smooth and rounded to create a more comfortable living space rather then squared off walls, etc.
   • Tone
     • Light tone of colour to create a nice comfortable living space.
   • Texture
     • The exterior walls will have a rough texture which will match in with the bricks.
     • The interior walls will have a smooth texture so that if the intended user does come into contact with the wall then he/she will not hurt themselves.

2. Sustainability

   • Social
     • Security
       • Lockable Windows/doors
     • Safety
       • Room for movement
       • No sharp edges from corners of walls etc.
     • Universal Design
       • All components are still usable by someone who isn't bound to a wheelchair.
   • Environmental
     • Low pollution
       • Recycled Materials used for walls and other components
       • Low energy use will result in a lower pollution level
     • Energy Efficient
       • Use of natural lighting and cooling systems (windows/airflow) to cool down the house.
   • Economic
     • Cost-Effficient
       • The materials used for the granny flat doesn't cost more then it is to live in it
     • Profitable
       • The intended user can make money from the granny flat rather then lose money
     • Cheap Cost
       • The granny flat is cheap to build

3. Legal Requirements

   • Australian Standard for disabled accessible buildings
     • Door Frames to be 1.5m wide
     • Shower to be larger in size to allow for comfortable and easy movement
     • Furniture to be lower for easy use
     • Bench heights to be lower
     • Wheelchair width (1.5m diameter) access through out whole building
   • Safety

4. Target Audience

   • Accessible by wheelchair bound personell
   • Comfortable to live in
     • Spacious
     • Easy to move around
   • 2D and 3D renders

5. User-Centered Design

   • Intended User
     • Security
       • Security cameras
       • Lockable doors/windows
     • Wide Doors to allow for a wheelchair to fit through
     • Lowered benchtops and furniture will make easy use of them
     • wheelchair access throughout the entire house

6. Technologies

   • Software
     • Powerpoint
     • Internet Explorer
       • GoConqr
         • Mind Map
       • Research
     • Revit Architecture

7. Materials

   • Brick
     • Exterior walls
     • Strong
   • Timber
     • Interior walls
     • More aesthetically pleasing then brick

8. Project Management

   • TIme
     • Gantt Chart
   • Research
     • PowerPoint