Value Engineering is an innovative, planned effort, which analyzes the necessities of a project for the purpose of achieving the necessary functions at the best net costs. It can be achieved through the planned investigation, using prior experienced, multidisciplinary teams, study of alternate design concepts, different materials, and special methods without compromising the functionality and value objectives of the project.
Here we have a few tips of Value Engineering for a custom home which may keep the high standard design and cut down the price at the best value.
1.
Energy efficient design and Energy audit: When
designing a new custom home or remodeling your existing one, you need to
investigate the energy efficiency, which will help you in saving energy and
money in the long run. It is a good time to consider adding a renewable energy
system like a small wind turbine or solar panels that will provide your home
with water heating, electricity, or home heating and cooling.
2.
Optimal Plumbing and HVac Drawings: Minimum
wiring of heating line for plumbing and HVac line for heating and cooling may
save your energy and bills. It is recommended that furnace, boiler and AC
drawings must be drawn in a way that they are at a minimum distance from
kitchen, family room, master bedroom and master bathroom.
3. Master
bath options. The oversized soaking tub takes up a lot of space and
many peoples would prefer not to do it. The most common solution is to include
a combo two piece tub+shower. You may set up a linen closet or standing shower
in the base design.
4.
Bring the fireplace inside. In the
past the wood burning fireplace having brick chimneys was placed on the outside
wall extending to the roof. Now the fireplaces are evolving into a gas or
electric appliances. So outside the wall firebox can only be justified if the
room becomes too small by not doing so. It is better yet, to make the fireplace
an option on smaller planes.
5.
Foundation alternatives. Because of
high prices of home peoples love to rent the basement, which cause lack of
storage space. There is slab foundations
creep into traditional basement markets so by adding storage space over the
garage and in attic roof trusses, storage space can be delivered more cost
effective solution.
6.
Window energy efficiency, count and placement.
Windows are the sign of light and heat. Look to competing product to see if
your plans are over window. Put in second and third bedrooms at least one
window. Master suite has should two or three windows. Given a choice of locations, windows on the
front wall/ street facade will add perceived value to the plan.
7.
Straight-up walls. The cost per square
foot might be minimized by minimizing foundation jogs and covering most or all
of the ground and second floor space. Eliminate two story and vaulted space and
minimize second floor setbacks except to provide interest in the elevation.
8.
Simplified roof systems. Attempt
to decrease the number of roof truss profiles to two or three. Maintain roof
pitches rational for transport and assembly costs. Apply bearing walls to avoid
large girder trusses where it is possible.
9.
Sun rooms and Sun spaces. Sun spaces
serve three main functions: they are a source of supplementary heat, they
provide space to grow plants, and they are pleasant living areas.
10. Basement Separate Entrance: Separate entrance for the basement has given you an
option of rental property which may reduce your mortgage or source of income.
11. Laundry
on second floor: It is more practical to set up laundry on second
floor. Moving of cloths from bedrooms to ground floor or basement is less
convenient and hard with old age.
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