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.

Update - Notes

Today I got my notes half way done. I answered 5 out of 10 of my foundation questions. The easy ones of course but I believe by next thursday I will be done with my notes. Monday I will start my interview questions then I will talk my Mentor into doing an interview. So i basiclly have everything planned so now its all up to what I do.

New Site

Today while looking for notes on my foundation questions I found a new site that has been helping me whith housing styles. Check it out.
http://www.oldhouses.com/styleguide/bungalow-houses.htm

Today...

I for the second time in the ast two weeks reviewed/re-wrote my foundation questions. I also created a notes page for each foundation question so that I will be ready for tomarrow when I start to research on my foundation questions. I can't wait!

First Draft

Today I finished my first draft of my proposal. I did this during this week. I also updated my essential question and foundation question so that it relates more to the topic.

Update

This week I finished my webliography, and started my notes for my foundation questions. I also started steps one and two for my proposal.