1. Space Planning
Objective 5.01

2. 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

3. Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Quiet/Private Areas
Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

5. Now for the other private area….
Bathrooms!

6. Where we have come from…ancient Rome

7. Half Bath

8. ¾ Bath

9. Full Bath

10. Master Bath

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

12. Kitchens
Located near service entrance and dining area.

13. L-Shaped Kitchen

14. U-Shaped Kitchen

15. G-Shaped or Peninsula

16. Single or One Wall Kitchen

17. Corridor or Galley Kitchen

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

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

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

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

22. Main Entry - Foyer
Formal entrance to a home.

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

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