Space Planning

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Space Planning

• Objective 5.01

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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

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Quiet/Private Areas

• Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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Bedrooms

• Usually about 1/3 of the house is dedicated to
  the sleeping area
• Houses are usually categorized by the number of
  bedrooms
• Most bedrooms are grouped together in a quiet
  area of the house.

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Bedrooms

• Bedroom sizes
• Small 100 square feet
• Average between 125 and 175 square feet
• Large 175 square feet or larger
• Each bedroom must have a closet
• All bedrooms must have at least 1 window
• Ideal bedrooms will have at least 2 windows

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Now for the other private area.

• Bathrooms!

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Where we have come fromancient Rome
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Consider the following when planning for baths

• Locate baths near existing plumbing lines to
  lower construction costs
• Position bathrooms to provide sound barriers
  between private and social areas
• Consider how many people will use the bath
• Design and measure the layout carefully as it is
  difficult and expensive to move fixtures
• Allow space for safety
• Check local building codes for minimum
  requirements needed for the bath.

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Half Bath
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¾ Bath
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Full Bath
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Master Bath
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Service or Work Areas

• Kitchen, Laundry, Basement, Garage, Service
  Entries,
• Special Purpose Rooms,
• Storage Areas

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Kitchens

• Located near service entrance and dining area
• Circulation from other areas should not pass
  through the kitchen

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L-Shaped Kitchen

• Appliances and cabinets are arranged along 2
  adjoining walls
• Allows an open area that may be used for dining.

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U-Shaped Kitchen

• Appliances and cabinets that are arranged along 3
  adjoining walls
• Has the most continuous counter space.

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G-Shaped or Peninsula

• An L-shaped or U-shaped kitchen with an attached
  island at one end.

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Single or One Wall Kitchen

• All appliances and cabinets are on one wall
• Takes the least amount of space but has limited
  storage countertop area.

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Corridor or Galley Kitchen

• Appliances and cabinets are arranged along 2
  walls, with an aisle between them
• Has a compact efficient work triangle.

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Laundry

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

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Service Entry

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

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Special Purpose Rooms

• Rooms dedicated to one purpose such as a home
  office or exercise room

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Social AreasMain Entry, Living Room, Dining
Room, Family Room, Multipurpose Room
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Main Entry - Foyer

• Formal entrance to a home

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Multi-Purpose or Family Rooms

• Rooms that provide space for multiple activities
  such as visiting, reading, and watching TV