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

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Kitchen Styles

L-shaped In small/medium size kitchens Attractive

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Kitchen Styles

Corridor Small/medium size kitchens Efficient for long narrow space Not for heavy traffic areas 4’ minimum between cabinets

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Kitchen Styles

U-shape High efficiency Medium size kitchens 6’ between legs of “U”

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Kitchen Styles

Island Stand-alone cabinets 42” clearance on all sides

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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

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