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AT 201 Introduction to Architecture

Chapter 7Room Planning- Sleeping and Bath

Facilities

Dr. TrentSeptember 18, 2013

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Objective

► Discuss factors that are important in the design of bedrooms

► Plan the size and location of closets for a typical residence

► Plan a furniture arrangement for a room► List requirements to make a bedroom accessible to

the disabled► Implement important design considerations for

bathrooms► Plan a bathroom that follows solid design principles► List the requirements to make a bathroom

accessible to the disabled

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Key Terms

►½ Bath►¾ Bath► Full Bath ►Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)► Living Area►Ribbon Windows►Service Area►Sleeping Area ►Split Bedroom Plan

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Areas of a Residence

►A residential structure can be divided into three basic areas: Sleeping area

►Where the family sleeps, rests and bathes Living area

►Where the family relaxes, entertains guests, dines, and meets together

Service area►Part of the house where food is prepared,

clothes are laundered, goods are stored, the car is parked and equipment for upkeep is stored.

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Designing with CADD

►Design of bedroom and bathroom spaces may be developed easily and rapidly using modern CADD Chief Architect Envisioneer Revit

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Sleeping Area

►Usually takes up about 1/3 of the house

►Bedrooms►The size of the family usually determines the

number of bedrooms needed Size and Furniture

►An average size bedroom contains between 125 and 175 square feet

►Bedroom design is directly related to furniture size and arrangement

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Sleeping Area

Closets►Each bedroom must have a closet ►Access to the closet should receive serious

consideration►FHA specifications recommend a minimum

number of linear feet of closet rod for a woman and a different number of linear feet for a man

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Sleeping Area

Doors and windows►Windows are important bedroom features►Each bedroom will have at least one entry

door Colors and finishing

►A well planned bedroom is cheerful but restful, place

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Bathrooms►Bathrooms

►All homes require at least one bathroom Number, location, and size

►A full bath contains lavatory Water closet Tub/shower

►½ bath contains Water closet Lavatory

►¾ bath contains lavatory, water closet and a shower

►FHA recommends a minimum size for bathrooms

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Bathrooms►Bathrooms

Accessibility ►If there is only one bathroom for all the

bedrooms, it should b located in the hall common to all bedrooms

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Bathrooms Primary fixtures

►Lavatory►Water closet►Tub►Shower

Additional Fixture►Bidet►Whirlpools and Jacuzzis

Bathtubs range is size from 28”x54” to 32”x72”

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Bathrooms Ventilation and Electricity

►All bathroom must have ventilation Windows Exhaust fan

Safety► Safety is a prime consideration

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Bathrooms Décor

►The décor of a well planned bath will provide Easy cleaning Resistance to moisture Pleasing atmosphere

►Materials used in LUXURY HOME bathroom showers differ from those used in AVERAGE HOMES

Internet Resources

►www.gaf.com►www.kohler.com►www.moen.com►www.pricepfister.com►www.jacuzzi.com

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Questions

►In bathroom design, which 2 electrical safety concerns must always be addressed?

►List 3 basic areas into which a residential structure may be divided.

►In some design situations, a _________ is used to subdivide the bath into 2 compartments.

►Which 3 materials are often used for bathroom showers in luxury homes?

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Questions

►Which 3 materials are commonly used for prefabricated bathroom showers in average homes?

►Less space is wasted when the bedroom door is located near a _______ of the room.

►FHA specifications recommend a minimum of ________ linear feet of closet rod for a woman and _______ linear feet for a man. 16

Questions

►FHA recommends that the minimum bedroom size be no smaller than how many square feet?

►A minimum bathroom size is ________.►Bathtubs range is size from 28”x54” to

32”x72”. What is the most common size?

►List 4 types of doors generally used on closets.

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