1. Chapter 13 Designing Floor Plans
Contains more specific information about a design than any other
Base Map
Shows all fixed factors related to a site
Idealized drawings
Series of sketches exploring the most favorable spatial relationships among the different elements present in a design

2. Soil analysis Slope analysis Composite analysis Site analysis
Drawing that shows the soil characteristics of the site
Coarse grain sand preferred for building
Slope analysis
Drawing that shows the slope categories of a site
25% maximum percentage for building without alteration
Composite analysis
Drawing of a site that combines all soil, slope, and visual information
Site analysis
A study of the land and its features to learn what is positive or negative about them

3. User analysis Situation statement Setbacks Easements
A document that describes the space, elements, usage, size, and relationships among areas at a site
Situation statement
Agreement between the client and designer that defines the project
Setbacks
Term used to describe the minimum distance a structure must be located from a property line
Easements
Right-of-ways

4. Wheelchair access / size requirements
Wants
A desirable feature, but not absolutely required
Need
Absolute design requirement
Furniture templates
Devices used to establish the size requirements for each room
Wheelchair access / size requirements
32” turning radius for a wheelchair
32” to 36” wide doorways for wheelchairs
5’-0” or more for a wheelchair to turn around in a room