Residential Design — Randi Owens Interior Design

Schematic - Bubble Diagram

IDA 370 - INTERIOR DESIGN 1 - FALL 2013

The obesity epidemic in America has risen quickly in the last decade and is now one of the leading causes of preventable death. As scholars look for solutions to address the issue, researchers have concluded that more information concerning the specific components of the built environment that can influence activity and health should be identified. Consequently, the goal of this project is to design a residential home that promotes weight loss and/or maintenance, an active lifestyle, and wellness.

• Exhibit both written and graphic forms each stage of the design process.

• Utilize and apply design research focused upon the design of a residential environment that promotes and/or maintains weight loss, an active lifestyle, and overall wellness.

Schematic - Penciled Floorplan

Problem Statement:

Andrew and Emma Palmer along with their 10 year old daughter, Grace, and Great Pyrenees, Hercules, have recently purchased a two-story home in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Following Andrew’s diagnoses with heart disease and planned weight loss, the family has decided to live daily to continue improving their overall heath both physically and mentally. With an open budget, the overall goal to promote new ways to better and maintain their healthy lifestyle goals will be met by also incorporating the Palmer family’s enjoyment for outdoor activities.

Schematic - Penciled Floorplan

Concept Statement:

This two-story home in Colorado Springs, Colorado is designed specifically for the Palmer Family’s overall wellness. Andrew and Emma Palmer, along with their daughter, Grace, and Great Pyrenees, Hercules, are taking action to live in a more health driven environment. Andrew’s battle with obesity has become a family-centered fight to try to sustain his life span. This inside-out home is simply to encourage healthy decisions to continue weight-loss and to keep the weight off while encouraging the subconscious to continue and maintain a healthy mindset. The intentional use of color is significant to elude the concentration of trust, serenity, reflection, courage, energy, harmony and restoration; by using natural filters of blue, red and green these concentrations are met, due thanks to the use of white. White is pure, with white being the backing of each splash of color, having a pure mindset and health is possible. Using the natural environment, in which, Colorado Springs possesses is important to also encourage physical active, therefore is also incorporated. This creative residence is solely committed to around the clock positive wellness and with an unset budget, is met.

Schematic - Exterior Sketch

Sustainability Statement:

Due to the layout of the lot, using the sun as the main source of light and the direction of the Coloradoan wind is easily taken advantage of in this residence. The use of natural finishes that are mostly composed of scrap pieces of wood or broken sheets of stone are just examples of how avoiding scrap pieces that could diminish the environment are being used. This residence does not require an extensive construction timeline because of the minimal amount of extra finishes that are involved, allowing less fumes to project from the construction site itself. The use of simple red brick in the interior is to allow the open spaces to remain heated and cooled without having to use an extensive air condition; also, with the use of many large doors and windows taking advantage of the outdoor weather will be easily conquered.