Live Loads

All areas including stairs and balconies: 40 psf
No Attic: 0 psf
Roof (Sloped Roof in Non-Snowy Climate): 20 psf

Framing and Member Sizing:

Framing: Basement

Framing: 1st Floor

Framing: 2nd Floor

Framing: Roof

Framing: Section 1

Framing: Section 2

Member Sizing:

Studs: 2x6 16"O.C.

Beams: Span 12': 4x8

Floor Joists: Span 11': 2x8 16"O.C.

Roof Joists: Span 11': 2x8 16"O.C.

Columns: 4x4

Beams for Window Wall: Span 7': 4x6

Columns for Window Wall: 4x4

Concrete for Foudation Wall: 10" thick

Footing: 2' wide x 8" thick

OSB: 7/16 for the walls, 5/8 for the floors and roof

RainShine House by Robert M. Cain

Summary:

• Name:           RainShine House
• Architect:       Robert M. Cain
• Awards:          Platinum LEED
• Location:        Decatur, Georgia 
• Area:             2800 sq feet
• Features:       Butterfly roof, rain harvest system, photovoltaic system & extensive glazing to capture natural light

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*Pictures from: http://www.chictip.com and  http://www.customhomeonline.com