Architectural Design

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Architectural Design

• Mrs. Bess
• Technology Design Applications

Click on me to get started!
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We will be exploring the features that make up
the inside of a house. Just click on the door
to enter!
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Click on the area of the house that you want to
explore.

• Living Area
• Service Area (Kitchen)
• Sleeping Area
• General Service Area

Hmmm am I hungry? Sleepy? I cant decide!
When you have completed all four sections, click
here.
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You chose kitchen (you must be hungry!)
YUM YUM YUM!!!
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Kitchen

• Kitchens serve three functions
• Storage and preparation
• Cooking
• Cleanup
• Click on each link above to find
• out more about these functions

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Storage and Preparation

• The major appliance for storage and preparation
  is the refrigerator. Cabinets are used to store
  utensils and ingredients. Countertops are used
  for preparing food.

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Ive seen all three functions
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Cooking

• The major appliances for cooking are the range,
  microwave oven, and conventional oven. You
  should have storage space for minor appliances
  and cooking utensils.

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Ive seen all three functions
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Clean-Up

• The sink is the major appliance of the clean-up
  area.
• Garbage disposal
• Dishwasher
• Trash compactor
• Cabinets for storing cleaning supplies.

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Ive seen all three functions
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Work Triangle

• By drawing a line connecting the three centers
  of the kitchen, you form a triangle. This is
  known as the work triangle. Kitchens types are
  based on the arrangement of the work triangle.
  Click on the triangle to find out each of these
  kitchen types.

Refrigerator
Stove
Sink
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U-Shaped Kitchen

• In a U-Shaped kitchen, counters are arranged in
  a U formation. One appliance is located on
  each side of the U.

http//www.budgetkitchencabinets.com/planning/
work_triangle.html
Click on the triangle to continue
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Peninsula Kitchen

• The peninsula kitchen is similar to U shaped
  kitchen, except that one side of the kitchen is
  not a wall. Instead, it comes out of the wall
  like the peninsulas you probably learned about in
  Geography class (think of Florida). The
  peninsula can serve as a bar or as extra counter
  space.

http//www.budgetkitchencabinets.com/planning/
work_triangle.html
Click on the triangle to continue
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L-Shaped Kitchen

• The L-Shaped kitchen is shaped like an L. Two
  centers are located on one wall, while the
  remaining appliance is located on the wall
  perpendicular to that wall.

http//www.budgetkitchencabinets.com/planning/
work_triangle.html
Click on the triangle to continue
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Corridor Kitchen

• Corridor kitchens are excellent for long, narrow
  spaces. It works particularly well if there is
  limited space (such as in a small apartment).

http//www.budgetkitchencabinets.com/planning/
work_triangle.html
Click on the triangle to continue
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One-Wall Kitchen

• The one-wall kitchen is another plan that is
  excellent for small spaces. Each center is
  located along the same wall. This does limit
  counter space is limited, which means the amount
  of storage and preparation space is also limited.

http//www.budgetkitchencabinets.com/planning/
work_triangle.html
Click on the triangle to continue
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Island Kitchen

• Has a separate, freestanding structure that is
  usually located in the center of the kitchen.
  Can contain a rangetop, sink, or be used as
  counter space or an eating area.

http//www.budgetkitchencabinets.com/planning/
work_triangle.html
Click on the triangle to continue
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Which of the following is the maximum perimeter
size of an efficient work triangle?

• A. 12
• B. 18
• C. 22
• D. 30

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You answered 12
Im sorry, but 12 is incorrect. However, an
efficient work triangle should be no less than
12 in perimeter.
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You answered 18.
Im sorry, but 18 is incorrect. Although 18 is
acceptable as an effective work triangle
perimeter, it is not the maximum efficient
perimeter.
Go Back
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You answered 22.
Excellent work! The most efficient work
triangles are no larger than 22 in perimeter.
Anything larger than this, and preparing a meal
would be too much work!
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You answered 30.
Im sorry, but 30 is incorrect. Ill give you a
hint the correct answer is less than 30.
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You chose living area
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Living Area

• The living area is often found on the first
  floor of a house. It is divided into different
  parts. Click on the icons below to find out more
  about the different parts of the living area.

Click here when finished
Living Room
Dining Room
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Living Room

• You should be able to access the living room from
  an outside entrance.
• A small living room would be around 12 x 18.
  An average room would be 16 x 20. Anything
  over 20 x 26 would be considered large.

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Dining room

• A dining room could be a separate room, or could
  be located in the kitchen.
• It should be located near the kitchen to ease the
  transport of food from stove to table.

• Size and shape
• should be
• determined by
• family size.

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Open/Closed Plans

• There are two basic methods for arranging a
  living area the open plan and the closed
  plan.

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Open Plan

• An open plan is a plan in which partitions do not
  completely divide the rooms within the living
  area (living room, kitchen, and dining room).

http//www.margiedavison.com/photos/fullsize/Open
20Living20Area-e-mail.jpg
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Closed Plan

• A room has a closed plan if the living area rooms
  are completely divided by walls or partitions.

http//www.ahouseinsantacruz.com/asunnycovebeachho
use/livingroom.jpg
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Which of the following rooms are part of the
living area?

• A. Home Office
• B. Recreation Room
• C. Media Room
• D. All of the above

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You chose Home Office

• Although the home office can be part of the
  living area, there are more rooms to be
  consideredkeep trying.

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You chose Recreation Room

• Yesthe recreation room is sometimes part of the
  living area, but there are more rooms to be
  consideredkeep trying.

Go Back
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You chose Media Room

• Youre closeAlthough the home office can be
  part of the living area, there are more rooms to
  be consideredkeep trying.

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You said All of the Above

• Correct! Although you would have been correct
  answering any of the first three answers, a
  living area may include any of the following
  rooms entertainment room, family room, home
  office, home theater, media room, recreation
  room, studio,
• or a study.

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You chose sleeping area
WAKE UP!!!
ZZZZZZ
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What is a sleeping area?

• A sleeping area is made up of more than just
  bedrooms. Bathrooms are also included in the
  sleeping area. Click on a room in the picture on
  the right that you would like check out first.

When you have studied both rooms, click here to
continue.
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Bedroom

• Many houses are described by the number of
  bedrooms it contains (eg. 2-bedroom house,
  3-bedroom house)
• Three-bedroom homes are most common, as they will
  accommodate the average size family.

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Size and Shape

• The minimum size for a
• bedroom is 100 square feet
• The average size of a bedroom may range from 100
  square feet 200 square feet
• Anything over 200 square feet is considered large.

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Location, location, location!

• Bedrooms should be located in a quiet area of the
  house.

• It is sometimes recommended that
• the master bedroom be located on
• another level of the house away from
• other bedrooms.

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Click on the objects below to find out how to
reduce noise in the sleeping area.
When you have viewed each of these objects, click
here.
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Lessen Street Noise

• The bedroom should be in the quiet part of the
  house, away from major street noise

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Closets

• Air is a good insulator. Therefore, closets can
  be located to buffer sound between rooms.

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Curtains

• Floor to ceiling curtains can help reduce noise
  from the outside.

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Acoustical Tile

• Acoustical tile in the ceiling is effective in
  reducing noise.

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Trees and Shrubbery

• Trees and shrubbery near the bedroom help absorb
  outside noise.

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Glass

• The use of double glazed insulating glass for
  windows and sliding doors helps reduce outside
  noise.

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Bathroom

• Bathrooms must be designed carefully to
  accommodate plumbing and various fixtures.

• Fixtures may include lavatory
• (sink), toilet, and bathtub and/or
• shower.

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Click on each bathroom fixture to find out more
about it.
Ive looked at all three fixtures and Im
ready to move on
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Toilet

• Requires a minimum of 18 from
• the center to a side wall or other fixtures.
• If possible, the toilet should not be visible
  when the bathroom door is open.

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Lavatory

• Lavatory is another term for the bathroom sink.
• Available in a wide variety of colors, sizes and
  styles.
• Comfortable height for most people is between 34
  and 36.

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Bathtub/Shower

• Most small-average sized bathtubs contain a
  shower head mounted on the wall.
• A separate shower stall can be used instead of a
  bathtub.

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Clearances

• Bathrooms should be designed with the following
  fixture placements in mind
• At least 24 of space in front of the toilet.
• At least 20 of space between the center of the
  sink and the wall
• At least 30 between the front of the sink and
  another fixture
• At least 18 between the center of the toilet and
  the wall or another fixture

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Full vs. Half Baths

• Full baths contain a lavatory, a toilet, and a
  bathtub and/or shower. They should be accessible
  to those living in the house (i.e. within the
  sleeping area).
• Half baths contain only a lavatory and toilet.
  They should be accessible to guests (i.e. near
  the living area).

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Size and shape

• The minimum size for a
• full bath is 5 x 8. Size
• ultimately depends on the placement of the
  bathroom within the house, as well as the size of
  fixtures being used.

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Which of the following is typically NOT found in
a half bath?

• A. Bathtub
• B. Toilet
• C. Sink
• D. Lavatory

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You answered Bathtub

• Excellent work!!! A half-bath is typically used
  by guests, and is located near the living area.
  A guest most likely would not need a bathtub.

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You answered Toilet

• Since the half-bath is typically used for
  guests, and is located near the living area, a
  toilet is something you would want to make
  available to your guests.

Try again!
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You answered Sink

• Because the half-bath is typically used for
  guests, and is located near the living area, a
  guest would probably require the use of a sink.

Try again!
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You answered Lavatory

• A lavatory is another word for sink. Since the
  half-bath is typically used for guests, and is
  located near the living area, you would want to
  offer your guests use of a lavatory when they
  visit.

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You chose General Service Area
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General Service Areas

• The General Service Area consists of the
  following rooms/facilities
• Utility Room
• Garages and Carports
• Mudroom

When you have completed the General Service Area
section, click here.
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Utility Room

• The utility room serves as a laundry room. You
  might also find water heating, home heating and
  air conditioning units, as well as storage areas
  in this room.

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Garages and Carports
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Garage Locations

• There are several different types of garages that
  you can incorporate into a house.
• Integral
• Attached
• Detached
• Breezeway
• Subterranean
• Carport

When you have viewed each of the garages, click
here.
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Integral Garage

• The integral garage is connected to the house,
  usually underneath a second story.

Next Garage
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Attached Garage

• The attached garage is similar to the integral
  garage except that it is attached to the side of
  the house, and not necessarily a supporting part
  of the structure.

Next Garage
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Detached Garage

• A detached garage is a building separate from the
  house.

Next Garage
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Subterranean Garage

• A subterranean garage is located beneath the
  house.

Next Garage
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Breezeway Garage

• A breezeway garage is similar to the detached
  garage, except that the two buildings are
  connected by a covered walkway.

Next Garage
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Carport

• A carport is similar to a garage, except that one
  or more walls are missing.

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Mudroom

• The mudroom allows easy access to the outside of
  the house. It is sometimes used to connect the
  garage to the utility room.

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Which of these items would likely find in a
general service area?

• A. Washer/Dryer Unit
• B. Vehicle
• C. Sink
• D. All of the above

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You chose Washer/Dryer Unit

• While you will find a washer/dryer unit in the
  utility room, it is probably not the only item
  you will find in the general service area.

Keep trying!
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You chose Vehicle

• While you will find a vehicle in the garage, you
  will probably find several other items.

Keep trying!
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You chose Sink

• You can find a sink in many parts of the
  housethe bathroom, the kitcheneven the utility
  room. However, there are many other items that
  can be found in the general service area.

Keep trying!
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You chose All of the Above

• You are correct!!! Each of the items listed can
  be found in some part of the service area.

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Parting Thoughts

• The information presented in this presentation
  is intended to assist you as you design a house
  as part of your project for this class. The
  information puts your assignment into a realistic
  context, so that your design will reflect
  real-life building practices. Please use it as a
  reference as you work on this design.

For a list of resources for this interactive
PowerPoint, please click here.
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Resources

• Cabinetry Direct. (n.d.). Understanding the work
  triangle. In Budget kitchen cabinets.
  Retrieved November 7, 2005, from
  http//www.budgetkitchencabinets.com/planning/wor
  k_triangle.html
• Helper, D.J., Wallach, P.R., Helper, D.E.
  (2006).
• Drafting and design for architecture. Clifton
  Park, NY Thompson Delmar Learning.
• A house in Santa Cruz Directory of
  owner-managed rentals. (n.d.). Retrieved
  November 22, 2005, from http//www.ahouseinsanta
  cruz.com/asunnycovebeachhouse/livingroom.jpg
• PMR Priscilla Murphy Realty, Inc. (n.d). Margie
  Davison More than you expect. Retrieved
  November 22, 2005, from http//www.margiedavison.
  com/photos/fullsize/Open20Living20Area-e- mail.j
  pg
• All clipart taken from Microsoft PowerPoint
  unless otherwise noted.

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