Project Overview: Lifestyle-Ready, Code-Compliant Residential Architecture

Unified Studio Architect designed this two-story, 4,860 sq. ft. single-family home to meet both Florida Building Code (8th Edition, 2023) and the demands of everyday family life in Climate Zone 2A. The project is classified as Type V-B (unsprinklered) construction and reflects our ability to blend structural rigor with practical layout, natural light, and long-term durability.

Site-Aligned Layout and Zoning Readiness

The design began with site-specific zoning and environmental constraints:

• Defined setbacks maintained on all sides to meet planning department guidelines

• Home positioned for optimal solar gain, prevailing breeze access, and utility routing

• Outdoor living areas integrated into circulation and privacy zones

• Clear vehicular and pedestrian access to both garages and entry points

This strategic orientation enhanced comfort, energy efficiency, and compliance.

Floor Plan with Purpose and Flexibility

Interior layout reflects the Florida lifestyle while addressing inspection and usability:

• Expansive great room, dining, and kitchen with unbroken sightlines

• Master suite with study, dual vanities, and outdoor access

• Two upper-level bedrooms with private baths for guest or family privacy

• Wet bar and entertainment lounge, connecting to covered balconies

• Garage, pool bath, laundry room, and full outdoor kitchen zone

Circulation zones are efficient and adaptable—sized for ADA compatibility and energy zoning.

Foundations Designed for Florida Soil and Code

The home sits atop a reinforced CMU stem wall foundation with:

• Footings placed per geotechnical and structural load requirements

• Termite barriers and soil treatment specs included in detailing

• Vapor barrier, slab edge insulation, and control joint locations annotated

These details accelerated approval and reduced inspection friction.

Elevations and Façade Logic

The exterior is both visually cohesive and performance-driven:

• Symmetry front-to-back with window spacing optimized for daylight and privacy

• Rooflines engineered for drainage and uplift mitigation

• Materials selected for coastal durability (standing seam metal, vinyl siding)

• Covered balconies and entries enhance weather resilience and occupant experience

The elevations also show egress window conformance and maximum height verification.

Building Envelope and Fenestration

Bringing the outside in without compromising safety or code:

• Large sliding doors and casement windows enhance light and ventilation

• All openings framed to meet egress and hurricane resistance codes

• Glazing safety-rated for bedrooms and impact zones per FBC

• Continuous air barrier and weather-resistive barrier coordination

These strategies contribute to lower energy bills and stronger building performance.

MEP Coordination for Code and Comfort

What you don’t see is just as important:

• HVAC ductwork zoned for level-by-level control and energy efficiency

• Electrical layouts pre-configured for panel coordination and breaker spacing

• Plumbing system coordinated for stack alignment and cleanout access

MEP systems are integrated into framing and structural plans to ensure buildability and future maintenance.

Roof and Framing for Uplift and Drainage

We designed a robust framing plan that supports:

• Engineered truss layouts per local wind load calculations

• Load transfer paths through walls and tie-beams

• Roof slopes that promote runoff and protect wall assemblies

• Attic ventilation strategy using ridge and soffit systems

Framing schedules were reviewed and approved as part of structural permitting.

Final Outcome: Florida-Ready, Lifestyle-Proven

This code-compliant residential architecture project is ready for construction, with full alignment to structural, mechanical, and planning standards. From lifestyle-driven spaces to hurricane-rated assemblies, Unified Studio Architect proves that great homes begin with code-driven clarity.

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