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Milestone: Redefined Function of the Design

Note: These are all the requirements of a complete design and some may be out of the scope of this year’s project. Milestone two: Scope of the Design, will determine which requirements will be considered this year.

University Requirements

  • Additional Buildings
    • Maintenance Shop
    • Laundry Facilities
    • Community Center
  •  Furnishings
    • Refrigerator
    • Stove
    • Window Shades
  • Parking
Resident Requirements

  • Proper climate controls, adequate heating and cooling.
    • An inside temperature of at least 70o F, but no higher than 76o F
    • Humidity minimum 40% with a maximum of 50-55%
  • Proper clean cold and hot water supply.
    • To be determined in the design of the grey water heat recovery system
  • Ability to refrigerate food.
  • Ability to cook food.
  • Healthy amount of living space.
    • To be determined during the design of the ventilation system
  • Healthy level of lighting; natural and artificial.
  • Healthy amount of ventilation.
  • Adequate bike racks.
Size Requirements

  • 2 four person apartments/unit.
  • 2 three person apartments/unit.
  • 2 two person apartments/unit.
  • Total capacity = 18 people/unit.

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