The retirement plans for the domestic
dwelling are listed below
GK's Module 3 Extension Sale or repossession of the domestic dwelling
Exercise - Identify the
• The domestic dwelling under consideraion is a independent
Conceptual Design issues that house on a piece of land in the suburban area
will result from consideration • The option of leasing or renting the same is out of question as
the return on investment would be negligible on both
of the Retirement Concept for considering the location of the dwelling
the Domestic Dwelling system.
Demolition of the house for reuse of the land/plot
• The budget currently allows to plan for cost reduction wherever
possible
• The best way to remonetize the asset is to demolish the built-up
house and reuse the land for a different purpose or a new and
larger house when budget allows in a few years
The issue shall be seen in 2 scenarios of a RESALE and
DEMOLITION and how the same affects the conceptual
design are stated below
The retirement of the DDS being a resale
GK's Module 3 Extension • The house to be built up of durable materials such as concrete and brick
to ensure longevity
Exercise - Identify the • The buildig/materials should be adequately reinforced to ensure the
Conceptual Design issues that structural integrity is maintained even after many weather cycles
• The dwelling is to be built up with space to serve/accommodate 4 people
will result from consideration considering the same has highest demand in the market for a suburban
house and the dwelling becomes easily saleable
of the Retirement Concept for • All the documents of electrical and plumbing works to be captured and
the Domestic Dwelling system. maintained for ease of access for the buyer
• The building design should be modular enough to warrant ease of
repair/replacement in case of damage
The retirement of the DDS being demolished
• The materials shall be chosen to serve a defined time/duratin in order to
save costs at the time of construction
• The materials should be non-hazardous in nature so that it doesn't cost
much to remove the materials after demolishing
• Combination of timber/blockboards/brick/reinforced concrete shall be
adopted as construction materials as it would result in
resuable/recyclable materials at the time of demolition