1. Architecture CAD living sleeping service SPACE PLANNING
Stevenson High School

2. 3 BASIC AREAS OF RESIDENCE
Sleeping Area
Where the family resides to sleep and rest.
Living Area
Where the family relaxes, dines, entertains guests, and gathers.
Service Area
Where food is prepared, clothes are laundered, goods are stored, the car is parked, and house equipment is stored.

3. 3 BASIC AREAS OF RESIDENCE

4. Where the family sleeps and rests.
SPACE
PLANNING
sleeping
Sleeping Area:
Where the family sleeps and rests.

5. SLEEPING AREA
The sleeping area comprises about one- third of the home.
Includes bedrooms, bathrooms, dressing rooms, and nurseries.
Normally located in a quiet area of the home.
Should have a south or southwest orientation.

6. SLEEPING AREA - BEDROOMS

7. SLEEPING AREA - BEDROOMS
Houses are frequently categorized by the number of bedrooms.
Family size usually determines the number of bedrooms
Bedrooms should be located close to a bathroom

8. SLEEPING AREA - BEDROOMS
Functional Bedroom Layout

9. SLEEPING AREA - BATHROOMS

10. SLEEPING AREA - BATHROOMS
Bathroom’s generally contain a sink, toilet, & tub/shower.
A bathroom with a sink & toilet is considered a half bath.
Bathrooms with a sink, toilet, tub and/or shower is considered a full bath

11. SLEEPING AREA - BATHROOMS
Bathroom Safety
Electrical switches should not be within reach of the tub.
Use ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlets in the bathroom.
Bathroom ventilation is a necessity.
Ventilation can be provided by windows or an exhaust fan.

12. SLEEPING AREA - BATHROOMS
Typical bathroom layouts

13. SLEEPING AREA - BATHROOMS
One or more bathrooms should be near the bedrooms and living areas of the home.

14. Where the family relaxes, dines, entertains guests, and gathers.
SPACE
PLANNING
living
Living Area:
Where the family relaxes, dines, entertains guests, and gathers.

15. LIVING AREA The living area consists of four main parts:
Living/Family Rooms
Living - Where the family entertains guests, usually a more formal setting.
Family - Gathering for group recreation like talking, reading, watching TV, and other family activities
Dining Room
Where the family relaxes, dines, entertains guests, and gathers.
Entryway/Foyer
Main entry
Outdoor Space
Outdoor entertainment space, an informal setting (patios, decks, porches, pools, fire pits, etc.)

16. LIVING AREA – LIVING ROOM

17. LIVING AREA – LIVING ROOM
Often the center of activity, usually a more formal setting.
Lifestyle will determine the size and arrangement.
Do not use as a traffic corridor.
Raising or lowering the floor level discourages through traffic.
Take advantage of outside views.
Entrance into house should not be into the living room.

18. LIVING AREA – LIVING ROOM
Functional Living Room Layout

19. LIVING AREA – FAMILY ROOM

20. LIVING AREA – FAMILY ROOM
Informal, all-purpose room in a house similar to a living room.
Group recreation like talking, reading, watching TV, and other family activities
Family room is located often adjacent to the kitchen
Often has doors leading to the back yard and specific outdoor living areas such as a deck, garden, or terrace.

21. LIVING AREA – DINING ROOM

22. LIVING AREA – DINING ROOM
May be formal or informal.
Special place for eating and family gatherings.
The dining room should be adjacent to the kitchen.
It should also be adjacent to the living room.
It should provide for the natural movement of guests.

23. LIVING AREA – DINING ROOM
Functional Dining Room Placement

24. LIVING AREA – ENTRYWAY/FOYER

25. LIVING AREA – ENTRYWAY/FOYER
The main entry should be centrally located.
It should open into a foyer.
Glass side panels provide visibility, natural light, and design feature.
The entryway should provide protection from the weather using:
Wide overhangs.
Recessed entry.
It should be compatible with the overall house design.
It should provide enough space for several people.

26. LIVING AREA – OUTDOOR SPACE

27. LIVING AREA – OUTDOOR SPACE
Patios, porches, and decks enlarge the area and function of a home.
Privacy: Screens, walls, and plants.
Commonly used materials:
Concrete, brick, stone, rot-resistant wood.
May function as outdoor eating areas.
Balconies and verandas are types of porches that are higher.

28. LIVING AREA – OUTDOOR SPACE
Patios are near the house, but not structurally connected to it.
Patios are used for relaxing, playing, entertaining, and living.
Porches and decks are different from patios in two ways:
Generally structurally connected.
Raised above the grade.
Porches are covered.
Decks are not covered.

29. Service Area: service SPACE PLANNING
Where food is prepared, clothes are laundered, goods are stored, the car is parked, and house equipment is stored.

30. SERVICE AREA
The service area supplements the living and sleeping areas of the house.
Supplies equipment and space for:
Maintenance.
Storage.
Service.
Includes kitchen, laundry rooms, garage or carport, utility, and storage.

31. SERVICE AREA – KITCHEN

32. SERVICE AREA – KITCHEN
The principal use of the kitchen is food preparation, but may include dining and storage.
The kitchen is usually the most expensive room in the house per square foot.
Planning an efficient kitchen involves:
Placement of appliances.
Providing adequate storage cabinets.
Providing food preparation facilities.

33. SERVICE AREA – KITCHEN
Kitchen eating areas should be convenient for serving informal meals.
Kitchen eating areas should be located outside the food preparation area.
Allow sufficient space for seating and moving about.
Good lighting is important for the eating area.

34. SERVICE AREA – KITCHEN
The work triangle is one measure of kitchen efficiency.
The distance from the front-center of the range to the refrigerator to the sink and back to the range is the length of the work triangle.
The total distance should not exceed 22 feet.

35. SERVICE AREA – GARAGE/CARPORT

36. SERVICE AREA – GARAGE/CARPORT
The purpose of a garage or carport is to provide shelter for the family cars.
Attached to the house or freestanding.
Sizes depend on number of cars, size and layout of house, and space available.
A covered walkway enhances free-standing structures.
A garage can provide space for outdoor recreation or gardening tools.