1. Understanding Floor Plans
It costs no more to build a house with a good plan, than one with a poor plan…….in fact, it may cost less.

2. Two-dimensional diagram of one or more rooms as if seen from above.
1. A Floor Plan is―
Two-dimensional diagram of one or more rooms as if seen from above. 2

3. 2. A Floor Plan is Used to: Judge space dimensions in a room
Determine architectural detail placement in a room
Study suitability to lifestyles of the family
Shows basic living zones
Putting together a decorating plan for the home 3

4. 3. A Floor Plan Shows Exterior and interior walls
Size and location of walls, windows, and doors
Built-in cabinets and appliances
Permanent fixtures
Stairs and fireplaces – if included in the plan.
Porches, patios, and decks
Room names, closets, and approximate sizes 4

5. 4. Elevation
Shows a vertical view of the room, wall, or house as if being seen by someone standing on the ground or floor and looking at it.

6. Drawing a Floor Plan
11’ x 10’ Room
a. 1/4” = 1’ is the most common scale used in architectural and interior design drawings
1 square= ¼ inch= 1 foot
b. Templates are drawings, symbols, cutouts etc., used to easily duplicate “too scale” items.

7. Windows= Doors= Closets=
Blue Print Symbols
Windows=
Doors=
Closets= 7

8. Windows= Doors= Closets=
Blue Print Symbols
Windows=
Doors=
Closets= 8

9. Blue Print Symbols

10. Floor Plan Options Pro’s and Con’s
One level
Two level
Split-Level
Split Entry

11. 7. Closed floor plans
Separate rooms enclosed by walls with an entry door.
Pro’s: noise reduction, privacy
Con’s: costly, breaks up space to make it appear smaller

12. 7. Open Floor Plan
Fewer interior separating walls (bathroom is the exception)
Pro’s: saves cost of building material, home tends to appear more spacious
Con’s: no privacy, high noise levels

13. EVALUATING FLOOR PLAN Plumbing Lines located near one another
Well defined 3 basic Areas/zones
Efficient Traffic and circulation patterns
Use and function of rooms relationships
Plenty of Storage Space Consideration
Sizes and shapes of rooms
Useable wall space that is not broken up with windows and doors
Plumbing Lines located near one another
An Evaluation of Needs vs. Wants……….

14. Evaluate for Needs vs. Wants
Make a list of your NEEDS and your WANTS.
Needs MUST be filled
You may not have enough money to fulfill all your wants.
8. 4 Housing Needs:
Enough bedrooms
Enough bathrooms
Storage and closets
Room for furniture and appliances

15. 9. Also consider: Plumbing Lines located around one another or not
Indoor and outdoor space
Street noise and traffic
Privacy inside and outside the house
Housing Orientation = Placement of the house in respect to:
Compass Directions
(North, South, East, West)
View
Sun exposure
Wind
Other Surroundings

16. 10. What shape of home is least expensive to build?
A Rectangle
Jogs or irregularities in shape increase the cost of the house and should be carefully judged for convenience and aesthetics.

17. Also consider the COST OF A HOME
11. A conservative estimate for the amount of money to be spent on a home is 2 ½ times the yearly income of the family.
Cost of the home is determined by:
Cubic foot (size)
Location of lot, size, and placement, compass direction
Type of construction
Exterior and Interior finishes and fixtures
Floor Plan

18. Blue Print Assignments Know your bedroom measurements for next time (walls and furniture)
4. Interpret Blue Print Symbols
Use the blue print key to decipher the blue prints on a floor plan of your choice.
5. Floor Plan Practice Room
Using ¼” graph paper and a pencil, measure and draw the following dimensions. Remember… walls are six inches thick (1/8” scale).
North Wall- 15 feet with one 6 foot window, 2 outlets
South Wall- 15 feet with two 3 foot window, 1 outlet
East Wall- 20 feet with one 3 foot door that swings into the room, one outlet, 1 light switch
West Wall- 20 feet, a wall light, a closet with bifold doors. Place a ceiling light in the center room.
SEE EXAMPLE IF NEEDED
Now trace everything with a black marker and a ruler, using very straight lines. Write the dimensions of each wall and label the north wall.
We will be in the computer lab next time!!!!

19. Measure Up. Measure your room
Measure Up!!! Measure your room. Get the width, length, height, furniture, and other items. This information will be used for a later assignment so get it done early.

20. Bell Quiz #1 WH 1. Which statement about floor plans is true?
A. The purpose of a floor plan is to show the three-dimensional appearance of rooms, doors, windows, storage areas, and hallways.
B. The purpose of a floor plan is to show the two-dimensional appearance of rooms, doors, windows, storage areas, and hallways
C. It shows the distance between the kitchen wall and base cabinets.
D. The work triangle between the refrigerator, the table, and the range is shown.
2. Identify these floor plan symbols: WH

21. Bell Quiz #1 KEY 1. Which statement about floor plans is true?
A. The purpose of a floor plan is to show the three-dimensional appearance of rooms, doors, windows, storage areas, and hallways.
B. The purpose of a floor plan is to show the two-dimensional appearance of rooms, doors, windows, storage areas, and hallways.*
C. It shows the distance between the kitchen wall and base cabinets.
D. The work triangle between the refrigerator, the table, and the range is shown.
2. Identify these floor plan symbols:
1.Lavatory Sink 2. Shower 3. Kitchen sink 4. Fixed Window 5. French Doors
outlet Water Heater