Task Analysis

Task Analysis

1. Aesthetics

   • Style
     • Modern Art Deco
     • Will it stand out positively in it's environment
     • Surface finish
   • Colour
     • Neutral
     • Not Gender Biased
     • Does the colour match the surrounding environment
     • Will the colour be easy to mantain

2. Size

   • Could it be easily extended should it need be?
     • Where?
   • Will it be a comfortable size to live in?
     • Will it be well insulated?
   • How large does the foundations have to be?

3. Shape

   • Regular Shapes
     • Standard construction components will reduce costs
   • Aesthetically Pleasing

4. Environment

   • Sustainiblity
     • Solar panels
     • Are the components from sustainable sources?
       • If wood is used, where is it from?
         • What type?
       • Are the bricks sources locally?
   • Gender Neutral
   • Culture
     • Does the building offend anyone?
     • Does it ruin the culture of the area?
   • Product Lifecycle
     • Can parts of the home be easily recycled
     • How long will the house stand for?
       • Will more work need to be done to the house in the future?
         • If so, when?

5. Consumer

   • Must suit a diverse age range
     • Would it appeal to a wider audience?
     • Can it adapt as the people age?
     • Would the house work for anyone with a disability
       • Ground floor bedroom/bathroom?
       • Handrail?
   • Fit their budget

6. Cost

   • Powering the house must be sustainible
     • Using glass means more insulation costs
       • Less lighting costs
   • Original construction costs must be lower than the house's worth

7. Function

   • Must warm and shelter a family
     • How will the house powered?
   • Be able to adapt to modern changes
     • Withstand weather changes

8. Material

   • Durability
     • Maximise material strength
     • Compressive strength
   • Price
     • Can materials be sourced easily?
       • if not, shipping costs?
     • Is it economically feasible?
     • Total expenditure

9. Manufacture

   • Processes Involved
     • Metal work
     • Bricklaying
     • Scale of work
       • Cranes, Diggers
     • Cement
   • Timespan
   • Manufacture of Prototype
     • Can it be made using school facilities
       • Wood, Condensed Foam, metal, Acrylics
       • Laser Cutter
       • Can we afford to buy the material?
     • Time Required
       • Management
       • Effective use of time