Habitat for Humanity- Simple.Basic.Decent

Simple.Basic.Decent is the mantra of Habitat for Humanity. They strive to construct homes for those in need that represent these principles. It was incredibly important to both my partner and I that we too adhere to these design principles for our design. With these goals in mind, we set out to design a new, efficient as possible design.

The central focus of our design was to have a floor plan that was interesting and functional. To add interest and a hand-crafted look, we included lots of built in storage and shelving, a banquet in the kitchen, and a small study nook. These little details add lots of charm and give the home a timeless feel.

In addition to the architectural details, we also made efficient use of construction materials. The exterior walls are doubled, and the studs are placed 2ft apart. This provides better insulation. Windows are strategically placed between the 2ft studs. On the interior, a central plumbing wall houses all of the plumbing for the house. The sinks, dishwasher, tub, toilet, and washing machine all line this T-shaped wall. And with the wall having no exposure to the exterior, there is no worry of freezing.