CAD 448 Traffic Circulation

Traffic Circulation is the movement of people from one area or room to another You plan for maximum efficiency of movement Pathways should be short and not pass through other rooms Garage close to kitchen

Traffic Circulation (continued) Foyer should be centrally located on first floor Bathrooms and bedrooms should be close together Family room and eating areas are the only exception to not being passed through Long hallways should be avoided

Efficient Design

Inefficient Layout Why?

Efficient Ranch

Efficient 1.5 story First Floor Second Floor

Efficient Split Level

Efficient 2 story

Inefficient vs. Efficient Layout