1. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Architectural Design Designing by Areas 1

2. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. A Blueprint for Residential Design Designing from the “Inside out” Common error is to have a determined favorite room Haphazard with little regard to design principles Has nondescript leftover areas Designing from the “Outside In” Best to divide the house into three areas to correspond with the three main life functions We Eat ………….Preparation or Service Area We Sleep……….. Sleeping Area We Live…………Living Area 2

3. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Preliminary Considerations The Building Site Ground Topography Relatively flat Steep slope Hillside Climate Dry or Wet Cold or Moderate Existing Vegetation Significant trees to save Vegetation to remove Rear, Front or Side Entry 3

4. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Preliminary Considerations The Architectural Style Choice of Style Often Demands Room Arrangement Choice of Style Determines Look of House Style Should Blend With Neighborhood 4

5. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Preliminary Considerations The Family Members Total number of family members Ages of family members Adults Children Preschool, school age, teenage, college age Family activities Occupation School activities Leisure activities 5

6. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Preliminary Considerations The Budget Total Amount of Money Available Size of House Desired Level of Trim Wanted House Amenities 6

7. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Designing by Areas Service area Garage Laundry or Utility Room (mud room) Sometimes located in the sleeping area Kitchen Informal Kitchen Eating Area (nook) Storage Mechanical Sometimes located in another area 7

8. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Designing by Areas Sleeping Area Master Bedroom Secondary Bedrooms Bathrooms Closets Storage Mechanical (sometime located here for convenience) 8

9. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Designing by Areas Living Area Entry Area Formal Living Room Informal Living Room (Family Room) Dining Room Closets Special Designations Office, Den, Media Room, Entertainment Center, Music Room, Library, etc. 9

10. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Designing by Areas General Shapes Put Together in Various Forms Rectangular “L” Shaped “C” Shaped Angled Rounded 10

11. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Designing by Areas Diagrams Are Freehand Sketches—See Samples Below 11