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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
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Competency: 203.00Draw 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
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 Entrances
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
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 Bedrooms
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
Kitchen Styles • L-shaped • In small/medium size kitchens • Attractive
Kitchen Styles • Corridor • Small/medium size kitchens • Efficient for long narrow space • Not for heavy traffic areas • 4’ minimum between cabinets
Kitchen Styles • U-shape • High efficiency • Medium size kitchens • 6’ between legs of “U”
Kitchen Styles • Island • Stand-alone cabinets • 42” clearance on all sides
Kitchen Eating Areas • Family kitchen • Open/Informal plan • Table & chairs or eating counter
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 Laundry
Garage/Carport • Size depends on number of cars and other purposes • Single car space • 11’x 19’ to 16’x 25’ • Double car space • 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