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Understanding Floor Plans

It costs no more to build a house with a good plan, than one with a poor plan…….in fact, it may cost less. Understanding Floor Plans . Two-dimensional diagram of one or more rooms as if seen from above. 1. A Floor Plan is―. 2. A Floor Plan is Used to:. Judge space dimensions in a room

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Understanding Floor Plans

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  1. It costs no more to build a house with a good plan, than one with a poor plan…….in fact, it may cost less. Understanding Floor Plans

  2. Two-dimensional diagram of one or more rooms as if seen from above. 1. A Floor Plan is―

  3. 2. A Floor Plan is Used to: Judge space dimensions in a room Determine architectural detail placement in a room Study suitability to lifestyles of the family Shows basic living zones Putting together a decorating plan for the home

  4. 3. A Floor Plan Shows Exterior and interior walls Size and location of walls, windows, and doors Built-in cabinets and appliances Permanent fixtures Stairs and fireplaces – if included in the plan. Porches, patios, and decks Room names, closets, and approximate sizes

  5. 4. Elevation • Shows a vertical view of the room, wall, or house as if being seen by someone standing on the ground or floor and looking at it.

  6. 11’ x 10’ Room a. 1/4” = 1’ is the most common scale used in architectural and interior design drawings 1 square= ¼ inch= 1 foot b. Templates are drawings, symbols, cutouts etc., used to easily duplicate “too scale” items. Drawing a Floor Plan

  7. Windows= Doors= Closets= Blue Print Symbols

  8. Windows= Doors= Closets= Blue Print Symbols

  9. Blue Print Symbols

  10. Floor Plan OptionsPro’s and Con’s • One level • Two level • Split-Level • Split Entry

  11. 7. Closed floor plans Separate rooms enclosed by walls with an entry door. • Pro’s: noise reduction, privacy • Con’s: costly, breaks up space to make it appear smaller

  12. 7. Open Floor Plan Fewer interior separating walls (bathroom is the exception) • Pro’s: saves cost of building material, home tends to appear more spacious • Con’s: no privacy, high noise levels

  13. EVALUATING FLOOR PLAN • Well defined 3 basic Areas/zones • Efficient Traffic and circulation patterns • Use and function of rooms relationships • Plenty of Storage Space Consideration • Sizes and shapes of rooms • Useable wall space that is not broken up with windows and doors • Plumbing Lines located near one another • An Evaluation of Needs vs. Wants……….

  14. 8. 4 Housing Needs: Enough bedrooms Enough bathrooms Storage and closets Room for furniture and appliances Evaluate for Needs vs. Wants Make a list of your NEEDS and your WANTS. • Needs MUST be filled • You may not have enough money to fulfill all your wants.

  15. 9. Also consider: • Plumbing Lines located around one another or not • Indoor and outdoor space • Street noise and traffic • Privacy inside and outside the house • Housing Orientation = Placement of the house in respect to: • Compass Directions • (North, South, East, West) • View • Sun exposure • Wind • Other Surroundings

  16. 10. What shape of home is least expensive to build? • A Rectangle • Jogs or irregularities in shape increase the cost of the house and should be carefully judged for convenience and aesthetics.

  17. Also consider the COST OF A HOME • 11. A conservative estimate for the amount of money to be spent on a home is 2 ½ times the yearly income of the family. • Cost of the home is determined by: • Cubic foot (size) • Location of lot, size, and placement, compass direction • Type of construction • Exterior and Interior finishes and fixtures • Floor Plan

  18. Blue Print AssignmentsKnow your bedroom measurements for next time (walls and furniture) • 4. Interpret Blue Print Symbols Use the blue print key to decipher the blue prints on a floor plan of your choice. • 5. Floor Plan Practice Room Using ¼” graph paper and a pencil, measure and draw the following dimensions. Remember… walls are six inches thick (1/8” scale). • North Wall- 15 feet with one 6 foot window, 2 outlets • South Wall- 15 feet with two 3 foot window, 1 outlet • East Wall- 20 feet with one 3 foot door that swings into the room, one outlet, 1 light switch • West Wall- 20 feet, a wall light, a closet with bifold doors. Place a ceiling light in the center room. • SEE EXAMPLE IF NEEDED Now trace everything with a black marker and a ruler, using very straight lines. Write the dimensions of each wall and label the north wall. We will be in the computer lab next time!!!!

  19. Measure Up!!!Measure your room. Get the width, length, height, furniture, and other items. This information will be used for a later assignment so get it done early.

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