Understanding Architectural Documents and Home Systems

Posted on Feb 12, 2025 in Technology

Architectural Documents and Building Permits

Different Architectural Documents

Building License: Ensures compliance with safety and comfort regulations. This license allows contractors and installers to begin work.

First Occupation License: Local authorities inspect the property to verify that the construction aligns with the approved project and adheres to all regulations. If compliant, the license is granted to the developer.

Habitability Certificate: This document, along with the first occupation license, confirms that the property meets all habitability requirements. It’s issued by a qualified technician (architect). Once utilities are connected, the property is ready for occupancy.

Professionals Involved in Home Construction

Different Professionals Involved in the Housing Construction and Distribution Process

Developer: The individual or company responsible for initiating the construction project.

Housing Orientation and Sunlight Exposure

Describes the characteristics and distribution of sunlight based on housing orientation:

  • North-Facing: Minimal sunlight, typically colder, especially in winter.
  • South-Facing: Maximum sunlight exposure, relatively warm.
  • East-Facing: Morning sunlight until noon, pleasant temperatures in the morning.
  • West-Facing: Afternoon and evening sunlight, can get very hot.

Home Zones and Their Functions

  • Work and Service Area: Primarily for chores and personal hygiene.
  • Sleeping and Isolation Area: Bedrooms dedicated to rest.
  • Living Area: Rooms for work, conversation, dining, and entertainment.
  • Entrance and Circulation Area: Facilitates movement, internal circulation, and reception while preserving privacy.

Mortgages

In this case, the homeowner provides the housing for use in exchange for agreed-upon payments. (Habitability certificate is required).

Home Systems and Installations

Water Installation: Distributes potable water and removes sewage hygienically.

Components: Pipes, faucets, taps, water heaters.

Gas Installation: Supplies gas for appliances and safely vents combustion gases.

Components: Pipes, stopcock, meter, ventilation grilles, exhaust duct.

Electrical Installation: Provides electricity while ensuring safety and proper equipment function.

Components: Wiring, interior installation, protection and control panels, power circuits, grounding circuits, and outlets.

Heating Installation: Controls and maintains indoor temperature.

Components: Boiler, expansion vessel, regulation and control elements.

Home Maintenance Items

  • Covers
  • Closings
  • Coatings
  • Facilities
  • Sanitation

Basic Electronic Components

Identify and describe basic electronic components function

Resistors are passive components that provide a certain resistance to passage of electric current

Capacitor is a component used to temporarily store electrical charges on a relatively small area.

Coil is a component consists of a insulated electrical conduit and roll on a cylindrical surface for creating a magnetic field when an electric current flows.

LED is an electrical component that emits light when an electric current is passed through.