1. The building at 1200 Main Street comprises 32 one-bedroom units. The building was built 20...

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1. The building at 1200 Main Street comprises 32 one-bedroom units. The building was built 20 years ago and appears to have had little to no major updates done since it was built. The layouts of the units are very similar: each consists of a bedroom, a full bathroom, a small kitchen area that opens up onto a living/dining area, and a small storage/large closet area (the "gear room"). Each unit has an in-suite washer/dryer. See the sample floor plan below. (a) You are preparing to inspect one of the vacant units to get a sense of the state of repair of the units and the upgrades that might need to be done. Explain your inspection plan for the unit, how you will structure your review, what you will look for, and potential areas of concern. (10 marks) (b) Ms. Voit mentioned that she is interested in opportunities to make the building more "green". Describe three updates she could make that would make the building more "green", discussing the benefits and costs of each. Present your recommendations for which updates should be pursued. (6 marks) X GEAR ROOM LIVING 13'5" x 17:2 KITCHEN BALCONY 11'6" x 6" BEDROOM 116 x 13 BATH W/D 1. The building at 1200 Main Street comprises 32 one-bedroom units. The building was built 20 years ago and appears to have had little to no major updates done since it was built. The layouts of the units are very similar: each consists of a bedroom, a full bathroom, a small kitchen area that opens up onto a living/dining area, and a small storage/large closet area (the "gear room"). Each unit has an in-suite washer/dryer. See the sample floor plan below. (a) You are preparing to inspect one of the vacant units to get a sense of the state of repair of the units and the upgrades that might need to be done. Explain your inspection plan for the unit, how you will structure your review, what you will look for, and potential areas of concern. (10 marks) (b) Ms. Voit mentioned that she is interested in opportunities to make the building more "green". Describe three updates she could make that would make the building more "green", discussing the benefits and costs of each. Present your recommendations for which updates should be pursued. (6 marks) X GEAR ROOM LIVING 13'5" x 17:2 KITCHEN BALCONY 11'6" x 6" BEDROOM 116 x 13 BATH W/D

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a Inspection Plan for Vacant Unit Structure and Foundation Start by inspecting the structural integrity of the unit Look for any signs of cracks water damage or sagging in the walls floors and ceiling ... View the full answer