Floor Plans, Basic Areas of Home, and Circulation Patterns Get the FACS

FLOOR PLANS What do you think of when you heard the word floor plans? Raise hands  What’s included? What are they used for?

Floor Plan What are they used for? What’s included? What do the symbols mean? How can they help us?

Why is the symbol key important?

• What are the basic areas in a home? With your elbow partner, brainstorm what are some the basic areas of a home. (hint: how are the rooms in a home used?)

• What are the basic areas in a home? IDEAS LIST (hint: don’t focus on specific rooms, but what are some general uses for the space?)

4 Basic Areas Social Private Work Service What might be some distinguishing features? Private Work Service Show how the spaces within a home are used. What might be some distinguishing features? –e.g.doors = private, larger=social

For you, right now in your life, what areas in a home do you use most often? 1.____________________ 2.____________________ 3.____________________

Between Home #1 and #2 which floor plan might better suit your current needs? WHY??

What about in 15 years? Explain

Circulation Patterns

Circulation Patterns If you are a visiting your Aunt, what type of circulation pattern might you follow while in her home?

Between Home #3 and Home #4, which would be a better floor plan for guests? WHY??