Two-Family Greystone Project


Redesigning the House on CAD Video

Bob meets architect Bill Bauhs in his office to take a look at the changes that are going to be made. Bill tells us that the house has been measured and the information entered into the computer to make a CAD footprint of the building. He shows us the off-center bearing wall that runs through the building with rooms on either side. This is typical of buildings of this era, but it is important to open up the wall and create larger spaces to bring the house up to modern standards. By eliminating one bedroom, Bill creates a large living and dining space. He also consolidates two bedrooms into a galley kitchen and breakfast area and makes the original kitchen and porch into a master suite. Next Bob and Bill take a look at the plans on paper. They point out the changes that have been made and transferred to the paper drawings. The new breakfast area features a window seat and the new master suite has a dressing area and enlarged bathroom. The basement is opened up to allow future bedrooms and a family room and the mechanicals are grouped along one wall. The upstairs rental unit is reconfigured the same way as the first floor giving it a more open and updated look.



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Redesigning the House on CAD

Bob meets architect Bill Bauhs in his office to take a look at the changes that are going to be made. Bill tells us that the house has been measured ...



Removing a Load Bearing Wall

Bob meets with Ron Gan, the general contractor for the project, to discuss the changes that will be made. After reviewing construction drawings, Gan is satisfied with the architect's plans ...
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