Plans
A space plan is
A drawing that shows the arrangement of elements within a space
Social zones consist of
Living rooms, dining rooms, areas where people meet and gather to talk or hang out
Universal design is
Design usable by all people
A sink and toilet are
Half bath/powder room
The formula for finding the square footage of a home is
Length X Width
A floor plan is
A floor plan is a drawing to scale showing a view from above of rooms, spaces, and other features at one level of a building.
Work zones consist of
Home office, laundry room, kitchen, craft room, etc.
One principle of Universal Design is
1. Equitable Use
2. Flexibility in Use
3. Simple and Intuitive Use
4. Perceptible information
5. Tolerance for error
6. Low physical effort
7. Size and space for approach and use
A sink, toilet, and shower are
3/4 bath
The kitchen best suited for one person is
Parallel kitchen
Floor space is described as
Horizontal space, what is documented on a floor plan
Private zones consist of
Bedrooms, bathrooms located in bedrooms
An example of Universal Design is
Lever door handles, ramps at entry, lowered cabinets, wider hallways, etc
A master bath or en suite consists of
Sink, toilet, bathtub, shower
Provide one aspect of a well designed floor/space plan
-Public and private zones established
-Meets individuals needs
-Good wall space openings
-Traffic flow
Things you should consider when analyzing a space are
Floor space, Vertical dimension of the ceiling, and wall height
A work triangle consists of
Oven, sink, and refrigerator
Tolerance in error is described as
A that design reduces hazards in use or accidental use
A bathroom with a bedroom entrance on each side is
Jack and Jill
A great furniture arrangement for conversation is
Away from walls, rounded couches
Questions to ask when considering the function of a room during space planning are
-who uses it? how often?
-what furniture will go in it?
-is the room multifunctional?
-What are the traffic patterns of this room?
True or false: some bathrooms outside of bedrooms are considered social areas
True
A design that can be used efficiently and comfortably requires
Low physical effort
Toilets come in two ways, these are
Wall mount, floor mount
The 3 types of floor plans are
Closed, open, semi-open