Transcript Chapter 8

Chapter 8
Room Relationships and
Sizes
Links for Chapter 8
Floor Plan Design
Kitchen Area
Living Area
Traffic Patterns
Sleeping Area
Accessibility
Service Area
Related Web Sites
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Floor Plan Design Considerations
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Number of inhabitants and their age and sex
Family activities
Desired number of bedrooms and bathrooms
Desired kitchen appliances
Budget and home style
Intended length of stay
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Client Needs
• Have clients write a specific list including:
- minimum number of rooms
- minimum room sizes
- how rooms will be furnished
- wishes
• Generate bubble drawings and preliminary
sketches
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Living Area
• These rooms include:
– entry/foyer
– living room
– family room
– dining room
– den/study/office
– nook
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Entry
• Main entry is the focal point
of the house and provides
protection against the
weather
• Clearly define access to the
front door by raised ceiling
and good landscaping
• Door size of the entry will
be influenced by the
number of doors
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Entry
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Single entry doors are generally 3’-0” wide
Larger homes may have doors 42” – 48” wide
Double doors are typically 5’-0” to 6’-0” wide
Single and double doors are usually 6’-8” but
available in 8’-0”
• The weather must be considered
• Service entry is used by the family between the
house and garage, yard, or service areas
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Foyer
• Used to greet guests, hang coats, and provide
access to the rest of the home
• Should create a warm, inviting feeling and
enhance traffic flow
• Keep foyer proportional in size to the rest of the
house
• Provides access to each area of the home
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Living Room
• Designed according to the needs and interests of
the homeowner
• Size is determined by the typical number of guests
that will be entertained
• If there is no family room, this room is used for
formal entertaining and quite conversation
• Usually placed near the entry and a few steps down
• Should be placed so that other areas of the home
can be accessed without having to pass through
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Family Room
• Most used room in the house
• Used for many different activities for a variety
of people
• Minimum size should be 13’ x 16’
• Air must be able to circulate if there is a
wood stove or fireplace
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Dining Room
• Located near the kitchen for easy serving
and the living room for easy passage
• Small dining is 9’ x 11’ minimum
• Formal dining is about 11’ x 14’
• Maintain room to walk (about 42”) around an
occupied chair at the table
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Nook and Den/Study/Office
• Nook needs to be near the dining and
kitchen areas for family meals
• Den, study, or office is used for quite reading
and study
• Home theaters are used to show high-quality
movies for about 8 to 12 people
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Sleeping Area
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Sleeping Area
• Number of bedrooms will depend on the size
of the family and the ages of the children
• A minimum of two sleeping rooms should be
provided
• Keep plumbing away from bedroom walls by
placing a closet between them
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Bedrooms
• Place on the southeast side of the house
• Minimum size is 70 sq. ft. and 100 sq. ft. if
financed by the FHA
• Master bedroom should have additional
space for sitting and bathing
• Minimum of 24” on each side of the bed
should be provided
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Closets
• Closets are not required according to code
• Males need at least 48” and females 72”
• Minimum of 30” is needed to prevent
wrinkling of clothes
• Can be used to buffer noise between rooms
• Master bedrooms should have a walk-in
closet
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Service Area
• These rooms include bath, kitchen, and utility
rooms and garage
• Keep service areas together to minimize
plumbing needs
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Bathrooms
• Types of bathrooms
– Half-bath - lavatory and toilet
– Three-quarter - half-bath plus a shower
– Full bath - half-bath plus a tub/shower
– Bathroom suite - full bath plus enlarged tub
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Bathrooms
• Each bathroom should have an individual
access
• Two-story house needs two full bathrooms
• Place bathrooms back-to-back to reduce the
amount of plumbing
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Kitchen
• Locate near dining area
• Windows usually allow
for supervision of
children
• Keep near garage or
carport for easy grocery
unloading
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Kitchen Areas
• Storage Area
– Needed 18” beside refrigerator
– Upper cabinets are 12” wide and base
cabinets are 24” wide
• Preparation Area
– Includes sink, cooking units, and clear
counter
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Kitchen Areas
• Cleaning Center
– Includes sink, garbage disposal, and
dishwasher
– Double sink is 32” x 21” and wider
– Dish storage should be near the dishwasher
– Do not include a garbage disposal in a septic
system
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Work Triangle
• Formed by drawing a line between the
preparation, storage, and cleaning areas
• This maintains traffic flow and efficiency in
preparing food
• Additional appliances will affect the
management of the kitchen areas
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Work Triangle
• No side should be less than 4’ or more
than 7’ long
• Sum or the triangle sides should be at
least 15’ but not more than 22’
• Traffic flow should not pass through the
triangle
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Work Triangle
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Counter Arrangements
• Straight - Used in small units
• Corridor or Galley - Cabinets
are on two parallel walls that
are at least 48” apart
• L-Shaped - Cabinets are on
adjacent walls and helps
eliminate traffic
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Counter Arrangements
• U-Shaped - Ideal for large
kitchens with at least 60”
between facing cabinets
• Peninsula - An additional leg
is added to an L- or Ushaped kitchen design
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Counter Arrangements
• Island - Added to any
kitchen design and
provides additional
counter space
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Cabinet Sizes
• Overhead Cabinets
– 12”-18” deep
– 30”-33” above counter
– 12”-18” above
appliance
– 9”-48” wide
• Base Cabinets
– 24”-36” deep
– 36” high
– 9”-48” wide
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Appliance Arrangements
• Sink in front of a window
• Sink should promote easy movement
between the other work areas
• Avoid placing sink and dishwasher on
different counters
• Place refrigerator near service area and sink
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Utility Room
• Space needed for
cleaning and caring for
clothes and long term
storage
• Place near the kitchen
or bedroom
• Include a laundry chute
if possible
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Garage or Carport
• Minimum space for single car is 11’ x 20’
• Minimum space for two cars is 21’ x 21’
• Additional space may be needed for other
equipment or a workshop
• Blend into the rest of the residence
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Traffic Patterns
• Traffic Flow - The route people follow as they
move from one area to another
• Circulation pathways should be between 36”
and 48”
• A sunroom or solarium is used to bring the
outside into the interior living areas
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Traffic Patterns - Inside/Outside
• A court is at exterior grade level and
enclosed by three or more walls
• A patio is a ground-level made of
concrete, stone, brick, or treated wood
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Traffic Patterns - Inside/Outside
• A balcony is above
ground that projects
from a wall or building
with no additional
supports
• A porch is an enclosed
patio or deck
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Universal Accessibility
• 9’-0” parking space is required
• Doors need a 32” clearance
• A 60” square required for a 360°
wheelchair turn
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Universal Accessibility
• Countertops should be 30” to 32” high
• Refrigerator should have side-by-side doors
• Install grab bars next to toilets, tubs, and
showers
• Include nonskid floor surfaces in bathroom
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Universal Accessibility
• Changes in elevation
between outside and
the front door require
a ramp of no more
than a 1:12 slope
with 30” maximum
rise
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Related Web Sites
• International Interior Design Association www.iida.com
• Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers - www.kcma.org
• National Spa and Pool Institute - www.nspi.org
• National Sunroom Association www.glasswebsite.com/nsa
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