It's NOVEMBER already?

WOW! I have to present everything I have next friday. The last time I posted anything was on September 15. Now I am basically finished! I can't wait to present what I have. On my first test run presntation I plan on focusing on my note cards, to see if I have to much or too little on my cards.

This Week

Today I finished my to do list that Mr. Hamilton gave me. I updated my proposal, and re-ordered my interview questions. Tomorrow I will show him what I did.

Update

Since last Wednesday, I have started my Literary Review and Interview questions. Now I have to update my proposal. As I type my review I will be updating my outline. I also have to reorder my Interview questions so that they make sense. Thats about it.

What I did today?

I retyped my interview questions because today I just got my laptop and when I typed them yesterday my H drive was full and i couldn't save so I just posted them on my blog so i wouldn't forget them. I think by the end of the week I should have an interview ready to do with my former mentor, who is an architect at an architecture firm in downtown Pittsburgh.

Interview Questions?

1. What is the main difference from designing a house today compared to the past?
2. What are some steps that are important to do before you start to design a home?
3. What do you feel is most important while designing a house?
4. Are there different ways to design a house?
a. What are some different ways?
b. What do you believe is the best way and why?
5. What are some common regulations or guide lines you are usually forced to follow while designing a home?
6. What is your favorite style of house?
7. Do you know any good sources I could use for this project?

Iwill add more.

One More Day!

My junior year is almost over. I can't believe it. This trimester went so fast and i had a lot of work. I am happy where I am at. Yesterday I basically finished my outline. Which is 15 pages long. It goes into great detail which I believe is what Ms. Savido wants. Today, I am completely redoing my Webliograph because I have new sites and some sites that were on it before, I didn't even use. So that is what I am doing for today. I will have another post tomarrow.

WoW

This Trimester is almost over. I can't wait. So anyways today I found another new site that is really helping me with this project. I have no idea why I hadn't found it before. I found it while searching in google, how to design a house. I know wow. the first site. Here is an answer I of my foundation question of, What do you do before designing? Here is 19 questions you should answer.
1. Neighborhood. Are the properties well maintained? Check proximity to schools, recreation, shopping etc.
2. Zoning restrictions and/or moratoriums on building. Visit your local building department. Check for easements.
3. Drainage. Is the property in a flood plain or on wetland? Soil erosion?
4. Soil type, especially if the property does not have municipal sewer and water.
5. Is there well water likely to be found at a reasonable depth?
6. Is it feasible to have a septic system and a viable well on this property?
7. Is there a homeowners association with many restrictions on use? The real estate agent should know.
8. Covenants, deed or otherwise. (Closing documents)
9. Public and utility easements. (Plat of survey)
10. Taxes and impact fees. (Zoning department)
11. Access to the property.
12. Will the soil support a foundation?
13. Topography, trees and other vegetation.
14. Do you want to live in the city, country or suburbs?
15. Amenities of the community, such as schools, fire & police protection.
16. Is the community building new schools or other public works that will mean higher taxes.
17. Will the sun be blocked by buildings? What is the view?
18. Is there room for future expansion?
19. Are there plans for a nearby airport or new highways?
Most of these questions are on the site where you would build it but mainly I want to know is before you start designing the home itself. I am still looking so if anyone knows any sources please let me know.