Youthbuild Shades of Green
SHADES OF GREEN Table of Contents 1 Design, Layout and Infrastructure 2 Lot Selection 3 Low-Impact Lot Development 4 Foundations and Moisture Management 5 Insulation 6 Floor Framing and Subfloor 7 Exterior Wall Systems 8 Roofing 9 Interior Walls and Trim 10 Exterior Finishes 11 Plumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical 12 Porches, Stairs, Ramps 13 Finishing the Home Interior 14 Concrete Flatwork 15 Sustainable Landscaping 16 Deconstruction TABLE OF CONTENTS i SHADES OF GREEN CHAPTER 1 Design, Layout and Infrastructure Green Design Teams and the Integrated Design Process Integrated design is also known as whole building design or integrated project delivery, and emphasizes good interaction and coordination between building disciplines and building elements. The process aims to bring together all people with a stake in the building—such as financiers, designers, future occupants, developers, and sub-contractors. The group should work to design a building in which all components blend to provide space that is comfortable, functional, efficient and beautiful – a difficult task without a thoughtful team! YouthBuild programs should make sure to include YouthBuild students, neighbors, community representatives, and the electric and gas utility in your community in your home design team. Integrated design is also known as whole building design or integrated project delivery, and emphasizes good interaction and coordination between building disciplines and building elements. The process aims to bring together all people with a stake in the building—such as financiers, designers, future occupants, developers, and sub-contractors. The group should work to design a building in which all components blend to provide space that is comfortable, functional, efficient and beautiful – a difficult task without a thoughtful team! YouthBuild programs should make sure to include YouthBuild students, neighbors, community representatives, and the electric and gas utility in your community in your home design team.
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