t 0 WINDOW TAG DOOR TAG Revit 99 Spring 0 NORTH PERSPECTIVE SOUTH PERSPECTIVE Breakheart Project Ref View Name Set on a rural site in the Appalachian Mountains, the Breakheart Project stands ready for the test of time. Indigenous rhododendron and hardwoods line the drive into the property where a clearing has been made for the house. Designed by Duet Design Studio for a small family of three, its footprint measures 4 x 6 and stands two stories high (,44 sf) with armor like cladding facing the north and has a glazed underbelly to the south. A small guest studio of 56 sf resides to the east, connected by an amphitheater like deck. The client s general program requirements were that the house be durable, energy efficient, spatially efficient, private and unique. More specifically, the house needed a small living room, eating area, kitchen, library, outdoors space, two bedrooms, and two bathrooms. A separate, smaller structure was needed for guests, and required a bathroom, kitchen and separate sleeping and sitting areas. Ref View Name A0 Ref View Name Legend /6" = '-0" Room name Name Elevation Ref View Name A0 0 0 SIM ROOM TAG ELEV. MARKER GRID BUBBLE ELEV. TAG SECTION TAG Sheet Name Sheet List Site Plan Cover Sheet Ground Floor First Floor Plan South Elevation North Elevation East Elevation West Elevation Transverse Section Longitudinal Section Header Detail Roof Plan Wall Section Foundation Detail Schedules Ceiling Plan Sheet Number A00 A000 A00 A0 A0 A0 A0 A04 A0 A0 A40 A0 A40 A40 A50 A60 Cover Sheet June 8, 0 A000 /6" = '-0" 6/7/0 0:8:09 AM
Virginia is part of the mixed-humid climate; so it is hot in the summer and cold in the winter. A well-insulated envelope (walls-r0, roof-r40, foundation walls-r40, slab- R5) was a necessity for the Breakheart Project. The bedrooms are on the ground floor, which is a walk out basement. The earth that surrounds and insulates the lower level keeps indoor temperatures mild year-round. The finish floor on the ground level is the cleaned and polished concrete slab providing a thermal mass for the sun s warmth in the winter. Upstairs, the southern façade has ample glazing proving plenty of daylight year-round and warmth from the sun in the winter. All windows are operable for cross-ventilation and a whole house fan was included in the stair tower for extra draw in the warmest months. A wood-burning stove provides most of the heat in the winter but duct-less mini-splits are provided for heating and cooling insurance. This system eliminates ductwork throughout the house, reducing materials and the risk for mold growth. A propane instant hot water heater replaces a conventional tank heater to eliminate the costs of continually heating the water. This is especially important to the client because they are often out of the country for months at a time. Highly efficient plumbing fixtures were used in each bathroom, including dual-flush toilets, and a gray water system for the half-bathroom. Revit 99 Spring 0 Site Plan Site " = 0'-0" June 8, 0 A00 " = 0'-0" 6/7/0 0:8:09 AM
Final finishes are very simple in the Breakheart Project. Tongue and groove, structural pine flooring was used, sanded and finished for the first level floor. Oak milled on site, from the site, was used throughout the house for a rain screen, countertops, interior paneling, handrails, and the main stairs construction. Steel handrails were oiled for light rust protection with the understanding that oiling is necessary at least once a year. Fiber cement siding is used to protect the home except for the industrial corrugated roof that wraps down to protect the north façade as well. These materials are expected to last at least 5 years with minor maintenance. All materials are simple, sturdy, secure and durable. Revit 99 Spring 0 A04 8 A0 7' - 0" ' - 0" RR 0 8 5' - " ' - 6" 8 9 8 Bedroom 5' - 0" Closet 4 5 Closet 4 7 A0 In the future, the homeowner plans to augment the hot water heater with solar hot water and install photovoltaic panels to off-set energy use. The owner s commitment to designing and living in a,600 sf house preserved most of the site in its natural state. Such a small house also conserves material and energy. Simple material choices eliminated many laminated and glued products, cutting back on VOC s in the house. Because the house is in its first season and the homeowner has not moved in, the house s efficiency has not been completely tested. Yet, it is expected to operate very efficiently for many years. 6' - 0 /6" Utility 6 UP 6 ' - 5/6" 0' - 7" 7 RR 5 6 Bedroom 7 8 6' - /4" 5 5' - 0" 6' - 0" A0 A0 A04 4 A0 A0 A0 Ground Floor A0 /8" = '-0" June 8, 0 A00 /8" = '-0" 6/7/0 0:8:09 AM
Revit 99 Spring 0 A0 First Floor Plan A04 A0 A0 4' - 0" ' - 0 /8" 6' - 0 7/8" ' - 0" 6' - 0" 9 9 9 DN REF. EQEQEQEQ DN A04 DN DN 6' - /4" 8' - 6 7/8" 8 A0 A0 EQ EQ EQ EQ 8' - 0 5/6" 5 4 9 8 7 6 ' - 5/6" 8 8 8 A0 8 8 8 ' - 4"' - 0" ' - 0" ' - 4" 4' - 7/8" 7 8 8 A0 8' - /8" 5' - /8" Living Kitchen 0 Entry 4 RR A0 8 9 7 6 5 4 9 Library 8 RR Studio 6' - /4" EQEQ ' - 0" 6/7/0 0:8:09 AM June 8, 0 A0 /8" = '-0" /8" = '-0" Level
Revit 99 Spring 0 A0 A0 Roof Plan 6/7/0 0:8:0 AM June 8, 0 A0 A0 A0 Roof Plan /8" = '-0" /8" = '-0"
Revit 99 Spring 0 Level Level South Elevation 6/7/0 0:8:0 AM 7 6 5 4 ' - 0 /4" A0 8 9 40 4 A0 A0 4 June 8, 0 South Elevation /8" = '-0" 4 A0 /8" = '-0"
Revit 99 Spring 0 Level Level North Elevation 6/7/0 0:8:0 AM June 8, 0 A0 A0 A0 A0 4 5 6 7 9 8 North Elevation /8" = '-0" /8" = '-0"
Revit 99 Spring 0 Level Level East Elevation 6/7/0 0:8:0 AM June 8, 0 A0 A0 East Elevation /8" = '-0" Level Level 4 A0 /8" = '-0" East Elevation /8" = '-0"
Revit 99 Spring 0 Level Level West Elevation West Elevation /8" = '-0" 6/7/0 0:8: AM A0 4 A0 June 8, 0 Level A04 Level 4 /8" = '-0" West Elevation /8" = '-0"
Revit 99 Spring 0 Level Level Transverse Section Transverse Section A /8" = '-0" 6/7/0 0:8: AM A0 A0 Studio A0 Entry 4 Living Utility 6 RR Bedroom June 8, 0 A0 /8" = '-0" Transverse Section C Transverse Section B /8" = '-0" /8" = '-0"
Revit 99 Spring 0 A40 Level Level Longitudinal Section 6/7/0 0:8: AM A0 A0 A0 4 5 6 7 9 8 Studio Library 8 Entry 4 Kitchen 0 Living Bedroom 7 Utility 6 Bedroom RR June 8, 0 A0 /8" = '-0" Longitudinal Section /8" = '-0"
Revit 99 Spring 0 Wall Section 6/7/0 0:8: AM June 8, 0 A40 Wall Section /8" = '-0" /8" = '-0" A40 Level Level A40 8
Revit 99 Spring 0 Header Detail 6/7/0 0:8: AM 8 /4" BATTEN "X" RAINSCREEN /4" CEMENT FIBERBBOARD Level 5/8" PLYWOOD /8" GYPSUM BOARD.5" INSULATION June 8, 0 DOUBLE "X6" HEADER /" RIGID INSULATION A40 /8" METAL DRIP EDGE " = '-0" Header Detail " = '-0"
Revit 99 Spring 0 Level Foundation Detail 6/7/0 0:8: AM 8 X0 June 8, 0 X6 ANCHOR BOLT A40 FOUNDATION WALL " = '-0" Foundation Detail " = '-0"
Window Schedule Mark Height Width Sill Height Type Mark Count 4' - 0" ' - 8" ' - 0" 8 4' - 0" ' - 8" ' - 0 /4" 8 4 4' - 0" ' - 8" ' - 0" 8 5 6' - 0" ' - 0" 7 6 4' - 0" 4' - 0" ' - 0 /4" 9 7 4' - 0" 4' - 0" ' - 0 /4" 9 8 4' - 0" 4' - 0" ' - 0 /4" 9 9 4' - 0" ' - 8" ' - 0 /4" 8 0 4' - 0" ' - 8" ' - 0 /4" 8 4' - 0" ' - 8" ' - 0 /4" 8 4' - 0" ' - 8" ' - 0 /4" 8 4' - 0" ' - 8" ' - 0 /4" 8 4 4' - 0" ' - 8" ' - 0 /4" 8 5 4' - 0" ' - 8" ' - 0 /4" 8 9 4' - 0" ' - 0" ' - 0" 0 4' - 0" ' - 0" ' - 0" 4' - 0" ' - 8" ' - 0" 8 4' - 0" ' - 8" ' - 0" 8 6 4' - 0" ' - 8" ' - 0 /4" 8 7 4' - 0" ' - 8" ' - 0 /4" 8 8 4' - 0" ' - 8" ' - 0 /4" 8 9 ' - 6" ' - 8" ' - 6 5/6" 40 0 ' - 6" ' - 8" ' - 6 5/6" 40 ' - 6" ' - 8" ' - 6 5/6" 40 ' - 6" ' - 8" ' - 6 5/6" 40 ' - 6" ' - 8" ' - 6 5/6" 40 4 ' - 6" ' - 8" ' - 6 5/6" 40 40 ' - 6" ' - 8" ' - 6 5/6" 40 4 4' - 0" ' - 0 /4" 4 4 ' - 6" ' - 8" ' - /" 4 44 ' - 6" ' - 8" ' - /" 4 45 ' - 6" ' - 8" ' - /" 4 46 ' - 6" ' - 8" ' - /" 4 47 ' - 6" ' - 8" ' - /" 4 48 ' - 6" ' - 8" ' - /" 4 49 ' - 6" ' - 8" ' - /" 4 50 ' - 6" ' - 8" ' - /" 4 5 ' - 6" ' - 8" ' - /4" 4 5 ' - 6" ' - 8" ' - /" 4 5 ' - 6" ' - 8" ' - /" 4 54 ' - 6" ' - 8" ' - /4" 4 Window Schedule Mark Height Width Sill Height Type Mark Count 56 ' - 6" ' - 0" -' - 6" 4 57 ' - 6" ' - 0" 6' - 0" 4 58 6' - 0" ' - 0" 7' - 6" 7 Door Schedule Mark Height Width Type Mark Count 7' - 0" ' - 8" 5 6' - 8" ' - 6" 5 7' - 0" ' - 8" 4 6' - 8" ' - 6" 5 5 6' - 8" ' - 6" 5 6 6' - 8" ' - 6" 5 7 7' - 0" ' - 0" 4 8 6' - 8" ' - 6" 5 9 7' - 0" ' - 0" 4 7' - 0" ' - 0" 4 4 7' - 0" ' - 0" 4 5 7' - 0" 6' - 0" 8 6 6' - 8" ' - 6" 5 7 7' - 0" ' - 0" 4 8 7' - 0" ' - 0" 4 0 7' - 0" 7' - 0" 5 Room Schedule Number Name Area Bedroom 7 SF RR 48 SF Closet SF 4 Closet 6 SF 5 RR 54 SF 6 Utility 00 SF 7 Bedroom 9 SF 8 Library 59 SF 9 RR SF 0 Kitchen 78 SF Living 78 SF Studio 90 SF RR 8 SF 4 Entry 96 SF Revit 99 Spring 0 Schedules June 8, 0 A50 6/7/0 0:8: AM
Revit 99 Spring 0 A0 Ceiling Plan 6/7/0 0:8: AM A04 A0 June 8, 0 A0 8 9 A60 A04 A0 A0 7 6 5 4 A0 A0 A0 /8" = '-0" /8" = '-0" Level