Understanding Floor Plans

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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.

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It costs no more to build a house with a good plan, than one with a poor plan…….in fact, it may cost less. Understanding Floor Plans . Two-dimensional diagram of one or more rooms as if seen from above. A Floor Plan is―. A Floor Plan is Used to:. Judge space dimensions in a room - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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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.

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

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A Floor Plan is Used to:A. Judge space dimensions in a roomB. Determine architectural detail placement

in a roomC. Study suitability to lifestyles of the family▪ Shows basic living zones

D. Putting together a decorating plan for the home

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A Floor Plan ShowsA. Exterior and interior wallsB. Size and location of walls, windows,

and doorsC. Built-in cabinets and appliancesD. Permanent fixturesE. Stairs and fireplaces – if included in

the plan.F. Porches, patios, and decksG. Room names, closets, and

approximate sizes

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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.

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Drawing a Floor Plan1/4” = 1’ is the most common scale used in architectural and interior design drawings

1 square= ¼ inch= 1 foot

Templates are drawings, symbols, cutouts etc., used to easily duplicate “too scale” items.

11’ x 10’ Room

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Blue Print Symbols

Windows=

Doors=

Closets=

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Blue Print Symbols

Windows=

Doors=

Closets=

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Blue Print Symbols

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Complete: Interpreting Floor Plan Symbols in your packet

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Closed floor plans

Separate rooms enclosed by walls with an entry door.

Benefits: noise reduction, privacy

Drawbacks: costly, breaks up space to make it appear smaller

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Open Floor Plan

Fewer interior separating walls (bathroom is the exception)

Benefits: saves cost of building material, home tends to appear more spacious

Drawbacks: no privacy, high noise levels

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Evaluate for Needs vs. WantsMake a list of your

NEEDS and your WANTS. Needs MUST be filled You may not have

enough money to fulfill all your wants.

4 Housing Needs: Enough bedrooms Enough bathrooms Storage and

closets Room for furniture

and appliances

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EVALUATING FLOOR PLAN

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

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Also consider: 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

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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.

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Also consider the COST OF A HOME

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

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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.

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Blue Print AssignmentsKnow your bedroom measurements for next time (walls and furniture)

6. Interpret Blue Print SymbolsUse the blue print key to decipher the blue prints on this floor plan.

7. Floor Plan Practice RoomUsing 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.

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.

8. HOMEWORK – Walk through a house and evaluate.