| House
with Character: Show Index
 The following files cover our eleven-part series
on the construction of our House with Character project.
The focus of this project is to define what brings character to
a house and how to incorporate it into new construction. The Home
Office, Home Theater,
and Lower Level shows, also
take place in this home.
(6,060 finished sq. ft.)
View
Floor Plan
(Originally
Broadcast Sept.-Nov. 1995 and Re-Broadcast June-Aug. 1996)
House
with Character: Defining Character
Dean
Johnson and Robin Hartl follow the construction of a high-end home with emphasis
on design, products, and rich architectural details. They show historical and
contemporary examples of houses with and without character; consult with project
architects; and explore the history of the area. House
with Character: The Foundation
Introducing
the floorplan; the foundation is poured; and the first-floor deck is framed.
House
with Character: The Shell
Examining
the shape, dynamics and economics of the shell as the above-ground walls are poured;
exploring window and roof design options. House
with Character: Roofing & Windows
Discussing
the effects of daylighting and views; installing redwood fascia and concrete roof
tile. House
with Character: Exterior Spaces
Discussing
erosion control and prairie landscape; constructing stone retaining wall ; installing
stamped concrete walkways and terraces. House
with Character: Mechanical Systems
Exploring
the character of the interior spaces; installing radiant heating, geothermal heat
pump, and a stamped concrete driveway. House
with Character: Finishes
Installing
insulation and veneer plaster on the inside, and cast concrete and stonework on
the outside. House
with Character: Finish Carpentry
Installing
doors, cabinets and trim; applying stucco exterior; starting landscaping.
House
with Character: Interior Finishes
Installing
staircase, countertops and wood floors; landscaping continues. House
with Character: Features
Installing
stone and tile floors; lighting controls and mechanical systems become operational.
House
with Character: Final Touches
Installing
appliances and plumbing fixtures; final walk through with the architects and analyze
the results. House
with Character Plans
Floor
plans for the first and second floors of the House with Character.
House
with Character Tour
Tour
the house room by room to see the finished results.
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