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Transcript Draw Floor Plans Analyze accepted principles of single-view residential space planning. Competency: 203.00
Competency: 203.00
Draw Floor Plans
Objective: 203.02
Analyze accepted principles of single-view
residential space planning.
Determine owner’s needs
Successful design
Represents
owner’s lifestyle
Meets owner’s needs
Client needs
Considerations and requirements
Family structure and number
Family or individuals’ interests and activities
Financial considerations
Location of lot
Number of levels
Architectural style
Zoning ordinances and covenants
Levels
One-story homes
No stairs
More costly to build
Require large lot
One & a half story homes
Steep roof allows attic living space
Dormers let in air and light
Levels
Two-story homes
Economical to build
Smaller roof and foundation
area
Split-level homes
Ideal for sloping lot
Separate sleeping, living,
recreation areas
Traffic Patterns
Analyze traffic flow
Main traffic areas
Halls
Stairs
Foyers
Entrances to rooms
Exterior entrances
Traffic Patterns
Halls
Minimum
width of 3’-0”
Allow for furniture movement
Overly long halls waste space
Door locations
Guide
traffic
Locations
Doors
& openings near corners
Entrances
Minimum of 2
Outside & inside waiting area
Porch
& Foyer
Flooring materials
Sturdy
& cleanable
First impression
Entrances
Main
3’-0” minimum door
width
Easily identifiable
Coat closet
Foyer
View to outside
Service
Leads to laundry,
kitchen, utility
areas, etc.
2’-8” minimum
width
Room Planning
Living area
Living room
Dining room
Foyer
Recreation or family room
Great room
Sunroom
Home office
Den
Gathering spaces
Room Planning
Types of Floor Plans
Closed/Formal
Contain access through doors or openings
Traditional style homes
Open/Informal Plans
Partial separations
Combine several spaces/rooms
Area rugs or furniture provide visual separation
Floor height elevations may differentiate rooms
Living Room
Purpose determines size and layout
Limit traffic through room
Centrally located near entrance
Views to outside
Close to dining and entertaining area
Dining Room
Purpose determines size and layout
Adjacent to kitchen and living area
Accessible to outside dining
Space for serving and movement
Sleeping Area
Bedrooms
Baths
Dressing Rooms
Closets
Homes categorized by number of
bedrooms & baths
Three bedroom homes most common
Bedrooms
Grouped in quiet separate area
Master bedroom separated from others
Size & layout related to furniture & function
70 sq ft minimum
9’-0” in any direction
Movement around furniture
Planned activities
Reading
Writing
Watching TV
Hobbies
Bedrooms
Doors
Accessible to a hall
Swing into room
2’-6” minimum
width
Size allows for
furniture movement
Windows
Ventilation & light
Means of egress
Use wall space
Dressing Areas
Separate room or alcove
Sinks, make-up counters,
Mirrors, chairs
Closets
Adjacent to Master bath
Bathrooms
Plumbing fixtures
Water
closet
Shower
Tub
Lavatory
Bidet
Bathrooms
Lavatories
Wall-hung
Pedestal
Countertop
Various sizes & styles of fixtures
Water closet
15” min. from CL to wall or adjacent fixture
2”x 6” stud construction for plumbing
Optionally compartmentalized
Bathrooms
Located near of adjacent to bedrooms
Bath sizes
5’-0” x 8’-0” minimum full bath
3’-0” x 7’-0” minimum half bath
Lavatory and water closet only
Furnishings
Hampers
Linen shelves
Counter space
Medicine cabinet
Mirrors
Bathrooms
Require natural ventilation or fan to remove
moisture
Grouping increases efficiency
Centralized plumbing
Modifications for medical/disabled clients
Linen closets
Nearby location
Minimum 18” deep
Service Areas
Kitchen
Laundry
Garage or Carport
Kitchen
Food preparation
May include
Dining
Laundry
Storage
Kitchen
Three work centers
Food
storage and preparation
Refrigerator, cabinets, pantry, countertop
Cooking
Range, oven, microwave, countertops
Clean-up
Sink, dishwasher, countertops
Kitchen
Work Triangle
Line
from center front of each work
center
Range
Refrigerator
Sink
Sum
of all sides should not exceed 22’
Traffic lanes should not impede work
centers
Kitchen
Counters & Cabinets
Sufficient
for operations and storage
Base cabinets = 24” deep
Wall cabinets = 12” deep
Drawn as hidden lines
Kitchen Styles
Straight line
Ideal
for small spaces
Apartments
Cottages
Limited
amount of cabinets
R
Kitchen Styles
L-shaped
In
small/medium size kitchens
Attractive
R
Kitchen Styles
Corridor
Small/medium
size kitchens
Efficient for long narrow space
Not for heavy traffic areas
4’ minimum between cabinets
R
Kitchen Styles
U-shape
efficiency
Medium size kitchens
6’ between legs of “U”
R
High
Kitchen Styles
Island
cabinets
42” clearance on all sides
R
Stand-alone
Kitchen Eating Areas
Family kitchen
Open/Informal plan
Table & chairs or eating counter
Laundry
Size/Location varies
with function
Washing
Drying
Ironing
Close to kitchen and
other work areas
Arrange
appliances/fixtures
efficiently
Preparation
Hampers/bins
Washing
Sink
Washer
Detergents
Drying
Dryer
Drying line
Folding & ironing
Garage/Carport
Size depends on number of cars and other
purposes
Single car space
Double car space
11’x 19’ to 16’x 25’
20’x 20’ to 25’x 25’
Increase space for storage and/or work area
May be separate structure or attached to home
Style matches home
Breezeway
Carport
One or more walls removed
No door provided
Less
expensive than garage
Less protection than garage
Better suited to mild climates
Garage
Doors vary in style, construction, size
Floors
Slope toward doors or built-in drain
4” thick poured concrete with vapor barrier
Apron connects floor to paved driveways
Driveways
Turnaround
Widths
10’ for a single-car garage
18’ for a double-car garage
Turning radii of 15’ at street
Layout varies
Outside Living Areas
Porches
Built of various materials
Structurally connected to the home
Raised above grade
Patios
Located at ground level
Constructed of concrete
Decks
Structurally connected to the home
Constructed of wood