Building Program

Who shall live in the house?

Name Age Sex Relationship

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Occupancy - Is this a year round or seasonal home? Will there be children leaving in a few years? An elderly person joining the household in a few years? Is there anyone in the household with handicaps or unusual requirements for temperature, noise, air quality or lighting? Pets or animals to take into consideration?

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If you have an idea of approximately how many square feet of living area you will need, list it here, and explain how you arrived at this figure. (Is your figure based on the size of your present home and/or future needs.)
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What type of heating system do you prefer?______________________________________
What type of cooling system do you prefer?______________________________________
If you already have selected a site, are there any unusual topographic, zoning or building covenant issues to take into consideration? Describe these here.
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Does the building site lend itself to a basement or walk-out? Are either of these things important to you?
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List the activities and time you expect to spend in each of the following rooms or areas. Also list the approximate space needed for each. Don't forget to allow for furniture, appliances, equipment and storage. Use the column ADJACENCIES to note any spatial or directional relationships; for example, a bath next to the guest bedroom, pantry near or in the kitchen.

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ROOM/SPACE	ACTIVITIES/TIME	MINIMUM	MAXIMUM	ADJACENCIES
Living room
Great room
Family room
Kitchen
Dining room
Sunroom/Greenhouse
Bath's)
Utility/Laundry
Pantry/Storage
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Guest Room
Linen Closet
Study/Den/Library
Studio/Project room/Workshop
Basement
Garage/Shop
Other

Indicate which features should be included in your home plan. Rate their importance.

ITEM	NA	LOW	MED	HIGH	COMMENTS
Living room
Bedrooms (number)
Kitchen
Dining Room
Clothes closet
Family room
Baths (number)
Halls
Garage
Breakfast room
Library
Project Room
Stairway
Den/Guest Room
Utility/Laundry
Basement
Airlocks
Studio
Study
Pool
Dressing Room
Recreation rooms
Patio/Decks
Courtyard
Linen closet
Mudroom
Entry
Broom closet
Atrium
Hot tub/Sauna
Powder room
Porches
Darkroom
Sunroom/Greenhouse
Stables
Playroom
Fireplace
Woodstove
Wood storage
Lakes/Pond
Barn
Shop
Mechanical room's)
Pantry
Fountains

What are the prevailing local weather conditions and temperatures throughout the year? Are there any conditions, i.e. heavy winds, snowfall, seismic activity, special soils, that would affect the engineering of your home?
Are there any special privacy needs to consider for the house and/or the site?
Will this project be in phases with additions planned or will the entire structure be built initially? If there will be planned additions, list the types and sizes of the spaces.
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Comments (or anything else that is important to you that has not been covered.)
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