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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.

2 Two-dimensional diagram of one or more rooms as if seen from above.

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

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

5  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 1/4” = 1’ is the most common scale used in architectural and interior design drawings 1 square= ¼ inch= 1 foot Templates are drawings, symbols, cutouts etc., used to easily duplicate “too scale” items. 11’ x 10’ Room

7 Windows= Doors= Closets=

8 Windows= Doors= Closets=

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11 Separate rooms enclosed by walls with an entry door.  Benefits: noise reduction, privacy  Drawbacks: costly, breaks up space to make it appear smaller

12 Fewer interior separating walls (bathroom is the exception)  Benefits: saves cost of building material, home tends to appear more spacious  Drawbacks: no privacy, high noise levels  http://www.hgtv.com/video/free -flow-design-video/index.html http://www.hgtv.com/video/free -flow-design-video/index.html

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

14  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

15  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  A Rectangle  Jogs or irregularities in shape increase the cost of the house and should be carefully judged for convenience and aesthetics.

17  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

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19  6. Interpret Blue Print Symbols Use the blue print key to decipher the blue prints on this floor plan.  7. 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. 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.  8. HOMEWORK – Walk through a house and evaluate.

20  1.Which statement about floor plans is true? A.The purpose of a floor plan is to show the three-dimensional appearance of rooms, doors, windows, storage areas, and hallways.  B.The purpose of a floor plan is to show the two-dimensional appearance of rooms, doors, windows, storage areas, and hallways  C.It shows the distance between the kitchen wall and base cabinets.  D.The work triangle between the refrigerator, the table, and the range is shown.  2. Identify these floor plan symbols:  1. 2. 3. 4. 5.  6. 7. WH

21  1.Which statement about floor plans is true? A.The purpose of a floor plan is to show the three-dimensional appearance of rooms, doors, windows, storage areas, and hallways.  B.The purpose of a floor plan is to show the two-dimensional appearance of rooms, doors, windows, storage areas, and hallways.*  C.It shows the distance between the kitchen wall and base cabinets.  D.The work triangle between the refrigerator, the table, and the range is shown.  2. Identify these floor plan symbols:  1.Lavatory Sink 2. Shower 3. Kitchen sink 4. Fixed Window 5. French Doors  6. 110 outlet 7. Water Heater


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