Space Planning Objective 5.01

Grouping by FUNCTION When designing the layout of a house, rooms with similar functions are usually grouped together Grouping by FUNCTION is the most efficient way to organize space Most spaces can divided into categories: Quiet or private area Service or work areas Social area

Bedrooms and Bathrooms Quiet/Private Areas Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Bedrooms Most bedrooms are grouped together in a quiet area of the house.

Now for the other private area…. Bathrooms!

Where we have come from…ancient Rome

Half Bath

¾ Bath

Full Bath

Master Bath

Kitchen, Laundry, Basement, Garage, Service Entries, Service or Work Areas Kitchen, Laundry, Basement, Garage, Service Entries, Special Purpose Rooms, Storage Areas

Kitchens Located near service entrance and dining area.

L-Shaped Kitchen

U-Shaped Kitchen

G-Shaped or Peninsula

Single or One Wall Kitchen

Corridor or Galley Kitchen

Laundry Depending on the needs of the family, located in the kitchen, mudroom, utility room, sleeping area, or basement.

Service Entry Entrance to the house that often leads into the kitchen It is preferable that it opens into a mud room.

Special Purpose Rooms Rooms dedicated to one purpose such as a home office or exercise room.

Social Areas Main Entry, Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Multi-purpose Room

Main Entry - Foyer Formal entrance to a home.

Multi-Purpose or Family Rooms Rooms that provide space for multiple activities such as visiting, reading, and watching TV.

Color code a floor plan showing the locations of the quiet, work, and social areas.