Monday, December 10, 2012

Final Exam


BASIC RENDERED FLOOR PLAN


Materials and Price Listings for Reception, Conference, and Bathroom

Flooring: Stained Concrete
Sustainability: Concrete flooring is high in durability and low in environmental impact; a perfect example of a material that is beautiful, sustainable, economically friendly, durable and low in maintenance. Not to mention it will last a lifetime! Concrete floors conserve resources by functioning both as foundation slab and finished floor, eliminating the need for carpeting or other floor coverings that would eventually have to be replaced.
Installation: Stains can be applied with either sprayers or paintbrushes. When using a spray tip, select one that moves circularly from left to right, then right to left. The stain should be scrubbed into the surface using a medium bristle brush in circular motion immediately after being sprayed. Optional second spray following scrubbing will help remove brush marks. This method ensures good penetration and minimal marking from sprays or brushes. When applying stain with paintbrush, be sure to minimize brush marks.
Maintenance: Once concrete floor is acid stained, a concrete sealer is added to help resist water, staining, dirt, and abrasions. Keeping concrete floors clean is relatively simple and inexpensive. Doug Demmert of Demmert and Associates recommends a simple maintenance program of occasional dusting to remove grit and damp mopping with a neutral cleaner to enhance the shine. Some manufacturers sell special cleaners and conditioners for polished concrete that will not only clean the surface, but also leaves behind a dirt-resistant film. These products can be applied with a mop or auto scrubber and do not require buffing.
Calculations: Cost $6.00/Sq.ft.
v  Conference Room: 15.0 x 11.0 = 165sqft
v  Reception: 9.5 x 11.0 = 104.5 sqft
v  Bathroom: 5.5 x 8.5 = 46.75 sqft
§  Total Square Footage 165 + 104.5 + 46.75 = 316.25
§  Plus 10% Waste = 316.25 + 31 = 347.25
v  $6.00/sqft
§  347.25/6 = 2083.5
v  Total Cost: $2,083.5

Ceiling: Painted Dry Wall. BEHR Premium Plus, Interior Flat. #105201
Sustainability: Ideal for ceilings. Low odor, zero VOC, self-priming, ultimate durability, exceptional coverage, non-reflective, mildew resistant finish, lifetime guarantee.
Installation: Paint on with roll brush.
Maintenance: Clean with warm water and soap.
Calculations:
v  Conference Room: 15.0 x 11.0 = 165sqft
v  Reception: 9.5 x 11.0 = 104.5 sqft
v  Bathroom: 5.5 x 8.5 = 46.75 sqft
§  Total Square Footage 165 + 104.5 + 46.75 = 316.25
v  2 coats of paint
§  316.25 x 2 = 632.5 sqft
v  1 gal covers 400ft
§  632.5/400 = 1.58 à 2 gallons
v  Cost $24.96/gal.
§  2 x 24.96 = 49.86
v  Total Cost: $49.86

Walls: Painted. YOLO Colorhouse, Semi-gloss Interior Paint. #613313
Sustainability: Low odor, fast drying, durable. Green Seal certified: No VOCs, phthalates, formaldehyde, reproductive toxins, carcinogens, mutagen, hazardous air pollutants, or ozone-depleting compounds.
Installation: Paint on with roll brush
Maintenance: Clean with warm water and soap.
Calculations:
v  Conference Room: 15.0 x 11.0 = 165sqft
v  Reception: 9.5 x 11.0 = 104.5 sqft
v  Bathroom: 5.5 x 8.5 = 46.75 sqft
§  Total Square Footage: 165 + 104.5 + 46.75 = 316.25
§  10ft Ceiling Height: 316.25 x 10 = 3162.5 = 3163
v  1 gal covers 350-400 sqft
§  3163/350 = 9.037 à 9 gallons
v  2 coats: 2 x 9 = 18 à 18 gallons
v  Cost 18.95/gal
§  18 x 18.95 = 341.1
v  Total Coast: $341.1

Countertops: Stainless Steel (all countertops throughout plan)
Sustainability: Finished product is nontoxic and can be recycled, or salvaged for other projects/uses.
Installation: Stainless Steel is cut out of sheet metal and bent to the desired shape. The sheet metal is then attached to a plywood base using a strong glue or epoxy; this can also be done with environmental friendly adhesives.
Maintenance: Wipe down with warm water or clean with specialized stainless steel cleaner.
Calculations:
v  Reception: 10sqft
v  Conference: 24sqft
v  Total Square Footage: 34
v  Cost $66.50/Sq.ft.
§  66.50 x 34 = 2261
v  Total Cost: $2,261

Chair Upholstery: EnviroLeatherTM  PVC-Free Faux Leather. #ELH – 943
            Color: Turquoise
Sustainability: PVC free, Plasticizer-Free, no heavy metals, passes indoor air quality requirement, recycled, and renewable.
Installation: Upholstered
Maintenance: EnviroLeatherTM has stain resistant, durable finish that is designed for easy care and cleaning. Most stains can be easily removed by using a warm damp cloth with soap and water. For stubborn stains, such as ink and grease, remove with rubbing alcohol. Disinfecting can be done with a 20% bleach solution.
Calculations:
v  Average 3 Yards per Chair
v  10 Chairs
§  10 x 3 = 30 yard of fabric
v  Price Unavailable

Window Coverings: ECO Friendly Roman Shades #111_0162
            Color: Cinnamon Stick
Sustainability: Insulating design prevents solar heat gain, reducing energy consumption and lowering energy bills. Blocks the suns UV rays that damage furniture and flooring. Fabrics free of PVC, halogens, lead, formaldehyde, allergenic dyes, pesticides, phenols, or heavy metals.  All components are 100% recyclable. Plastic contests contain up to 50% pre-consumer recycled material and are packaged in 100% recyclable cardboard, which contains 35-40% previously recycled contents.
Installation: inserted into window frame
Maintenance: Shades can be vacuumed to reduce dirt and dust, or spot cleaning using a damp cloth and upholstery cleaner to remove stains on fabric.
Calculations:
v  4 Windows @ 3ft wide
v  1 shade to cover window
v  Cost $104.57 per shade
§  4 x 104.57 = 418.28
v  Total Cost: $418.28




     UPHOLSTERY            WALL PAINT         WINDOW COVERINGS

    CEILING PAINT                        FLOORING                         COUNTERTOPS

          

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Jeff Seal Homes




Visiting the houses designed by Jeff Seal Homes of Distinction was my favorite field trip of the year! Mainly because I am totally jealous of people that get to live in houses that big and I cannot wait to be able to design something like that myself! However, I also think it was one of the best learning experiences we had. It was a great opportunity to be able to see all the small features that have to be considered when actually constructing something that has been designed on paper. There were also many things that I had already learned in class that I got to see being applied in real life construction; such as the important and incredible difference that wall thicknesses can make.
Jeff Seal and his team, work really hard to create a home that the client will love. He explained that most of the houses they design are extremely unique and designed to follow certain styles that the customers request. The extensive details incorporated in the homes are also based on the style that the customer desires. The team expressed many times that they try to stay entirely “true” to the specific style of an architect, designer, or era that has been called for by the client. Seal also explained that though all the homes are customized and luxurious, they range in complexity, size, and cost.
I really enjoyed being able to hear what former Texas Tech students had to say about their experiences, opportunities, and challenges that they now face in their careers. Emily and Abby gave great advice and tips to remember when dealing with difficult clients or clients that may not agree with the ideas of the designer. They seemed to really enjoy their jobs and were very reassuring that all our hard work would eventually pay off. It was really exciting to see some of the amazing houses they are designing so early in their careers! Though the houses were very large and extravagant, they were not particularly my style. However, that did not take away from the learning experience. After all, being able to respect a clients taste and meet their desires is part of the job. 

Friday, November 30, 2012

Collins Tile and Stone



Collins Tile and Stone!!! A piece of granite in the back storage room.

Drastic color change on slab of granite! Reason why you have to careful when choosing a color - colors may vary!

Thicknesses and smoothness vary.

The back side of a piece of granite. 

Leftwich Chapman



Leftwich and Chapman was a really 
great experience in learning about wood,
carpet, leather, cork, and other flooring materials.
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 Creative wood flooring
 using small pieces of                                                                 different colored wood.






   

Wood chunks that
are used for walls!!






Light colored wood.