FLOOR PLAN BASICS

Learning Targets Evaluate the various activity zones in a home. Identify factors to consider when evaluating a floor plan. Analyze the advantages and drawbacks of various floor plans.

Floor Plan A diagram that shows the arrangement of rooms. Presented as if viewed from above. Includes information about size & location of: Walls Doors Windows Stairs Closets Cabinets

Activity Zones Private: space for sleeping, relaxing, bathing, dressing, etc. Ex: bedrooms, bathrooms Service: where household work is done. Ex: laundry room, workshop, garage, kitchen? Social: part of the home for activities and entertainment Ex: living, dining, family, & recreation rooms, hallways, deck/patio etc.

Types of Floor Plans Open Closed Few dividing walls separate rooms Spacious Flexibility for entertaining Closed Walls separate rooms; self-contained Greater privacy Better zone separation

Open or Closed?

Open or Closed?

Evaluating Floor Plans Zones Traffic Patterns People should be able to walk freely from room to room Hallways should be as short as possible 3-4 ft. for circulation Size & Shape of Rooms Economy of Construction Place areas of plumbing back to back Useable Wall Space Not broken by doors & windows Storage

Floor Plan Options One-Level Two-Level Split-Level Split-Entry

Terms to Know Blueprint Architectural Symbols Scale Drawing Template Architectural/construction drawing Architectural Symbols Shorthand that uses symbols to represent structures and furnishings Scale Drawing Drawing done on graph paper where each square represents a specific measurement Template Cutouts of furnishings that can be traced onto a scale drawing

ARRANGING FURNITURE

Learning Targets Understand common blueprint symbols. Understand clearance space. Create functional furniture arrangements. Complete a scale drawing of a room and its furnishings.

Arranging Furniture Consider Structural Features Don’t block doors, windows, vents, or outlets Determine the function of the room Activities that take place in the room Create functional groupings Place pieces together that meet one purpose or activity

Arranging Furniture Arrange your major furnishings first then, accessorize! Divide large rooms into functional areas Use furniture as dividers Create a focal point

Arranging Furniture Consider traffic patterns Logical and Convenient Walk easily from place to place Consider standard clearance space Furniture styles should be consistent with the style of the home

Arranging Furniture Avoid placing large furniture pieces on diagonals Wasted spaced Consider design elements & principles Consider views from one part of the home to another Use groupings to direct attention toward or away from certain views

Arranging Furniture Use open planning techniques Be careful not to Make small rooms appear larger Be careful not to overcrowd!

SCALE DRAWING BASICS

Learning Targets Understand various types of architectural drawings. Understand common blueprint symbols. Use proper clearance space on a scale drawing. Create functional furniture arrangements. Complete a scale drawing of a room and its furnishings.

Terms to Know Blueprint Architectural Symbols Scale Drawing Template Architectural/construction drawing Architectural Symbols Shorthand that uses symbols to represent structures and furnishings Scale Drawing Drawing done on graph paper where each square represents a specific measurement Template Cutouts of furnishings that can be traced onto a scale drawing

Drawing to Scale Various Scales 1”=1’ 1/2”=1’ 1/4”=1’ A 1/2 inch scale means the drawing is one-half the size of the object it represents The smaller the scale, the more general the information

Using Graph Paper 1/4” = 1’ Therefore, each square represents 1 ft. If your measurements are given in inches, convert to feet by dividing the number of inches by 12 Ex: 36 inch = 3 ft. Draw a line that covers 3 squares How would you draw 6.5 ft.?

Starting to Draw Outline dimensions of the room first Add structural details (windows, doors, closets, outlets, etc.) by using the blueprint symbols Add large furniture first, then smaller furniture & accessories Consider Clearance Space Label Traffic Patterns

OTHER DRAWINGS

Learning Targets Understand various types of architectural drawings. Understand common blueprint symbols. Use proper clearance space on a scale drawing. Create functional furniture arrangements. Complete a scale drawing of a room and its furnishings.

Professional Drawings Elevations Show vertical surfaces as if viewed by someone standing on the ground or floor. See page 473 in your textbook Pictorial Shows several surfaces in the room simultaneously One or Two Point See page 481 in your textbook

Professional Drawings Rendering Shows realistic details such as textures, shadows, shadings, and colors See page 482 in your textbook Overlay Sheet of transparent material that is placed over a basic drawing. Can show alternative color schemes, furniture arrangements, etc.