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HOME DESIGN WORKSHOP
Develop your own remodel, addition or house design under the
direction of an experienced architect/general contractor.
We follow the same process that an architect uses to design a project
from the start. The first part of each session includes a lecture
covering the fundamentals of quality home design along with exercises
which sharpen your problem-solving skills. The second part consists
of a review of each student's project and guidance on to the next stage
of development. Having a set of as-built floor plans (for remodels
and/or additions) or a site plan (for new construction projects) is
recommended. Students should
be prepared to spend eight to 12 hours per week outside of class to
complete customized homework assignments. Limited to eight students.
#HDW Thursdays, October 8 - 29, 7 - 10 pm
Fee: $195 per person
Instructor: Barry Wagner
COURSE SCHEDULE
Session 1:
- workshop objectives and student project reviews
- setting up the home office
- architects, engineers and other professionals
- programming and bubble diagrams
- building and zoning codes
- estimating the cost of your project
- site planning and design
Session 2:
- as-built drawings and models
- fundamentals of floor planning design
- fundamentals of room planning design
- kitchen design
- bathroom design
- student project reviews
Session 3:
- an overview of architectural styles
- fundamentals of elevation design
- how to draw elevations
- how to draw roof plans
- student project reviews
Session 4:
- CAD (computer-aided drafting) demonstration
- construction drawings
- specifying materials, appliances and fixtures
- final student project reviews and recommendations
#52 THE BUNGALOW:
Tradition and Transformation
Instructor: Barry Wagner
Considering remodeling, renovating or adding on to your bungalow? We'll
look at the way this popular East Bay building type was designed and
constructed and then examine the ten most common renovation problems and
solutions. Students are encouraged to bring photographs of their own
house. The instructor is a licensed architect and contractor who has
renovated his own bungalow in Berkeley.
10 am to 2 pm Fee: $50 Saturday, September 19
#64 FENG SHUI AS A MIRROR
Instructor: Alison Marks
What you see is what you get! Learn how your space impacts you physically,
mentally and spiritually. Be inspired to bring about change using feng
shui tools to enhance health and abundance.
10 am to 1 pm Fee: $40
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#13 KITCHEN DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS
Instructor: Beverly Wilson
Your kitchen should express your needs and tastes and increase the value
of your home. A professional kitchen designer covers all the topics and
details you need to know: layout, selection of materials and fixtures,
storage options, lighting, electrical, plumbing, planning with attention
to measurement and scale, and structural alterations.
Saturday, September 26
#47 PLAN READING
Instructor: Andus Brandt
Without a working knowledge of how to read plans, your ability to
understand the design and construction of your project is severely
hampered. This class will help you visualize the options and decisions
that arise during building and remodeling. Using real working drawings,
architect Andus Brandt demystifies scales, elevations, and architectural symbols.
7 to 10 pm Fee: $40
Tuesday, July 21
#61 ATTIC CONVERSIONS
Instructor: Andus Brandt
An attic space can be the most charming and interesting, but also the
most frustrating, part of your remodel. Codes and structural
considerations as well as inspiration for what you can do with your own
attic will be presented. Bring photos to inspire creativity!
7 to 10 pm Fee: $40
#39 SKETCHUP
Instructor: David Weir
Comprehensive introduction to the lowest cost and easiest-to-use architectural
computer modeling program. SketchUp is now a leading medium for architectural
perspective renderings and presentation drawings. It lets you quickly visualize
your designs in three dimensions. Please bring your own laptop with the software
installed and a three-button mouse. Download for free at http://sketchup.
google.com/download.html.
9:30 am to 4:30 pm pm Fee: $110
#22 ARCHITECTURAL MODEL MAKING
Instructor: Marguerite Longergan
Visualize your design in 3-D before you build or remodel. Models are
terrific tools to discover how your plan will look and feel when built.
We'll discuss various types of model making techniques to help you solve
different design issues: floor plan layout, lighting, siting, materials,
and structure. We'll begin making a model of your project if you have
the plans.
9:30 am to 4:30 pm Fee: $110
#58 ARCHITECTURAL SKETCHING
Instructor: Jon Larson
Wouldn't it be great to be able to sketch that breakfast nook you saw
and liked... or an idea you have for your addition? We'll cover quick
visualization techniques, rendering tips for buildings and their natural
surroundings, free-hand perspective, composition and design, simple line
drawings and tonal drawings. Students who are familiar with perspective
tend to get the most out of the class.
9:30 am to 4:30 pm Fee: $110
#10 GARDEN DESIGN
Instructor: Cecelia Littlepage
An overview of drought-tolerant, low maintenance organic design
techniques. We'll review spatial design fundamentals to create an
individualized design solution for each student. These may involve
decks, play structures and water features as well as plant and tree
selections. The final product will be a to-scale drawing of each
student's yard. Bring a sketch (with dimensions) and snapshots of your
yard.
NOTE: fee for two-Sunday course: $175 per person
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