What Is a Tent Footprint (And Do You Need One)? - The Trek
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The footprint of the home is the building’s outer perimeter and how it sits upon the lot, taking into account the setbacks (see Figure 3-1). When looking at a lot, try to imagine in rough design how positioning the footprint can take advantage of the following: Drainage Noise Sunlight Topography Views Wind
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The combination of footprint and setbacks may dictate whether your house is one story or more. Significant side setbacks can force you to design a smaller footprint home, which can make a difference in estimating building costs. A smaller building area may mean building a second floor is essential. Building a second story can work to your advantage
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