Architectural Floor Plan

The following are the steps necessary to complete a typical architectural floor plan. 1. Wall Layout 2. Windows 3. Doors 4. Kitchen Cabinets and Appliances 5. Dimensions 6. Notes and Miscellaneous 7. Electrical- may be a separate plan 8. Titles

Layout Walls Standard wall thickness is approximately 4” for interior walls and 6 “ for exterior walls Room sizes vary from house to house but the UBC (Uniform Building codes) require all habitable rooms be a minimum of 70 square feet and one room must be 150 square feet. Halls are a minimum of 3 feet wide

Suggested Room Sizes Living Room 13-14’ x 16-18’ Family Room 12-14’ x 16-18’ Master Bedroom 12’x15’ Secondary Bedrooms 10’x10’ Bathroom 5’x8’ Laundry 5’-6’x7’ Kitchen varies according to arrangement Closet (wardrobe) 4-6’x2’ Closet (walk-in) 6’x6’min

Windows Windows are required in all habitable rooms. UBC requires that windows are 10% of the floor area in each room and that ½ of the required window be openable. Bedroom Windows are more complicated with requirements that must be met. Windows are not required in baths and laundries, but if no window is provided a mechanical ventilator must be installed.

Window Types Sliding Single Hung Double Hung Casement Awning Hopper Fixed Skylight types.htm

Doors The standard door height is 6’8” Door widths come in two inch increments, such as 2’, 2’2”, 2’4”, etc. Door thickness is 1-3/8” for a hollow core door and 1-3/4” for a solid door Door types are generally divided into two categories, slab (or flush) or raised panel.

Door Requirements Entry doors are a minimum of 3’ wide. Habitable room doors are a minimum of 2’6” wide. Bath room doors are a minimum of 2’4” wide. House to garage doors must be solid core with a self closer and should be a minimum of 2’8” wide.

Door Types Hinged Sliding Bi-Fold Pocket Folding Sliding Glass Door French types.htm

Kitchen Design Kitchen design comes in several shapes including U, L Appliances should form a work triangle including the refrigerator, stove and sink