Planning the Service Area Chapter 9 Planning the Service Area
Objectives Plan the service area of a home by applying good design principles. Design a functional kitchen to meet a family’s needs. Plan an efficient laundry room. Describe appropriate dimensions for garage or carport space.
Introduction Supplements the living and sleeping areas of the house Supplies equipment and space for: Maintenance Storage Service Includes kitchen, laundry room, mudroom, garage or carport, utility or storage space
The Service Area
Kitchen Purpose is food preparation Other uses include informal dining and entertaining Usually the most expensive room in the house per square foot
Kitchen Planning Locate near service entrance to garage and dining room Carefully plan location of work centers Food preparation center Cleanup center Cooking center Create an efficient work triangle
Kitchen Planning
Kitchen Accessibility Work surfaces should be lower Sinks should have clearance underneath Cooking units should be accessible Toe space: 6" deep, 9" high Knee space: 30" wide, 27" high, and 25"
Kitchen Styles Six basic styles: Straight-line kitchen L-shaped kitchen Corridor kitchen Island kitchen U-shaped kitchen Peninsula kitchen
Straight-Line Kitchen All work centers are located on a single wall
L-Shaped Kitchen Work centers located on two adjacent walls
Corridor Kitchen Work centers located on two walls opposite each other
U-Shaped Kitchen Work centers located on three adjoining walls, in a U shape
Peninsula Kitchen Base cabinets and counter areas extend into room from one of the walls Can divide kitchen area from dining or family room
Island Kitchen Modification of straight-line, L-shaped, or U-shaped kitchen that includes a freestanding island
Green Architecture Green kitchens Kitchens are active recycling areas Familiarize yourself with recycling rules in communities where you design homes Design kitchen to make recycling easy Work with clients to determine their needs
Cabinets Provide the majority of storage space Standard base cabinets are 34-1/2" high and 24" deep and are available in 3" increments Wall cabinets are 12" to 13" inches deep and 12" to 30" high
Cabinet Accessibility Use compartmentalized drawers and roll-out shelves, racks, and baskets Position wall cabinets so first shelf is reachable from seated position Mechanical assistance needed for cabinets over stoves or refrigerators Use adjustable shelves in wall cabinets
Cabinet Drawing, Section View
Cabinet Drawing, Plan and Elevation Views
Appliances Include stove/range, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, garbage disposal Appliances shown on floor plan are not movable Movable appliances may be shown on presentation drawings
Ventilation and Lighting Ventilation required in kitchen Range hood vented through outside wall or roof Windows used in some climates Kitchen lighting includes main ceiling fixture plus task lighting
Laundry Room and Mudroom Laundry room used for washing, drying, pressing, and folding clothes Laundry room cabinets used for storage Handicapped accessible room allows space to use washer, dryer, cabinets Door must be at least 2'-8" Mudroom connected to service entrance Place to remove coats, boots, outdoor gear
Garage or Carport Shelter for homeowner’s cars Attached to house or freestanding Carport open on one or more sides, providing less protection and security Garage more desirable in very hot or cold climates Carports are less expensive to build than garages
Garage or Carport Size and Location Based on number of cars, size and layout of house, available space Single-car from 11' x 19' to 16' x 25' Two car from 20' x 20' to 25' x 25' Handicapped accessible at least 24' long and 12' x 14-1/2' wide
Garage or Carport Design Should integrate with rest of structure Detached garages should have a walkway to service entrance of house Plan for storage 4” thick concrete floor, with good drainage Windows for ventilation and lighting Attached garages must meet fire protection codes
Garage Doors Also known as overhead doors Available in wood, fiberglass, plastic, vinyl, aluminum, and steel Single-car door: 8' or 9' wide, 7' or 8' high Two-car door: 16' or 18' wide, 7' or 8' high Higher doors are made for recreational vehicles
Driveway Minimum driveway width is 10' for single-car garage Driveway turnaround recommended if space is available Allows driver to drive forward onto street instead of backing out
Driveway Turnarounds Single-car garage Two-car garage
Employability Honesty and ethics in the workplace Employer expects you to be honest and act with integrity Arriving late for work, leaving early from work, taking office supplies for personal use are all forms of dishonesty Guard against all forms of dishonesty Consider how you would react if you witness a fellow employee being dishonest