1. Programming

2. What is programming?

3. It is the gathering of data from the client that is needed to build a project.

4. Three basic human needs are:
Food
Shelter
clothing

5. When creating a design, keep in mind function first.
Work Zones
Social Zones
Private Zones
Zone within Zone

6. Work Zone:
Kitchen
Laundry
Sewing
Tool or repair
Craft or hobby areas
Office
Bill paying and family scheduling

7. Social Zone:
Entryways
Formal Living
Dining Spaces
Informal Family Rooms
Great Rooms
Multipurpose & Recreation
Home Theater
Solariums or Outdoor Living Areas

8. Private Zones:
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
Private Sitting or Retreat Areas

9. Zone within Zone:
A work zone involving a computer may be placed in a social zone (living, dining, or family room)‏

10. After looking at these “Zone” areas
After looking at these “Zone” areas. What would be some important question you should ask your clients?

11. After the programming phase. What will be your next step?

12. Create a Bubble Diagram
What is a Bubble Diagram?

14. After creating your bubble diagrams then you will put together a blocking diagram. Start giving the areas square footage and create a preliminary sketch of your house using grid paper.

16. You are now ready to create your floor plans on the computer.