Course Title: Architectural Design
Session Title: Residential Design Part 1
Sleeping Area Codes and Preferences
Performance Objective: After completing this lesson the student will be able to create a sleeping area design and demonstrate knowledge about space relationships between the rooms of the sleeping area.
Specific Objectives:
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Show how designing by areas facilitates good residential design.
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Illustrate space relationships between rooms in the sleeping area.
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Determine how to lay out sleeping area rooms to meet specific design requirements.
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Demonstrate the use of the internet to perform specific research.
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Demonstrate freehand sketching skills.
Preparation
TEKS Correlations:
This lesson, as published, correlates to the following TEKS. Any changes/alterations to the activities may result in the elimination of any or all of the TEKS listed.
130.46 (c)(1)(D)
.. apply the competencies related to resource, information, systems and technology in appropriate settings and situations
130.46 (c)(2)(A)
.. self-monitor learning needs and seek assistance when needed
130.46 (c)(2)(D)
.. complete and master tasks
130.46 (c)(3)(A)
.. demonstrate knowledge of architectural design principles
130.46 (c)((3)(B)
.. determine building code and zoning requirements for building types in a selected area
130.46 (c)(5)(A)
.. use problem-solving skills to analyze a situation and identify a problem to be solved
130.46 (c)(5)(AB
.. break a complex problem into component parts that can be analyzed and solved
130.46 (c)(5)(D)
.. work independently
130.46 (c)(5)(E)
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.. work collaboratively
130.46 (c)(5)(F)
.. research an architectural project
130.46 (c)(5)(J)
.. develop preliminary sketches of a commercial or residential architectural design
Interdisciplinary Correlations:
English:
110.31 (c)(21)(B)
.. organize information gathered from multiple sources to create a variety of graphics and forms
110.31 (c)(22)(B)
.. evaluate the relevance of information to the topic and determine the reliability, validity and accuracy of sources (including internet sources) by examining their authority and objectivity
110.31 (c)(23)(C)
.. use graphics and illustrations to help explain concepts where appropriate.
Teacher Preparation:
This lesson is designed to introduce the student to the concept of designing a sleeping area.
The teacher should have a list of textbook references relating to the sleeping area design. This will give the students opportunity to independently verify information.
References:
Harvey Waffle, Architectural Drawing, Revised Edition, The Bruce Publishing Company.
Alan Jefferis and David Madsen, Architectural Drafting and Design, Delmar Publisher.
International Residential Code, International Conference of Building Officials.
Clois Kicklighter and Joan Kicklighter, Residential Housing, Goodheart-Willcox
Company.
Instructional Aids:
1. Display for PowerPoint, websites
2. Reference books (current course text or architectural text)
3. Reference websites for designing sleeping areas (optional)
4. Charts illustrating basic room sizes and code specifications for fixtures
Materials Needed:
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1. Graph paper
2. Pencils (colored pencil may be used for highlighting the three basic areas)
3. Residential Design Part 1-Sleeping Area data sheet
4. Reading Questions and Quiz
3. Graphic Standards book if available (if this book is not available students can search for information on the internet.)
Equipment Needed:
1. Method to present PowerPoint
2. Computers for using the internet for research
3. Printer
Learner Preparation:
Have students read information in the textbook relating to sleeping area design. This exercise should be done ahead of time and can be done in small groups. Verify that students know how to use the internet for independent research. (optional)
Introduction
Introduction (LSI Quadrant I): (10-15 minutes)
ASK: Does anyone know what rooms are included in the sleeping area?
SAY: If you think about what you do each morning when you awake and get up, you will know.
SHOW: At appropriate times during the introduction and slide show discuss the process of determining room sizes. Show illustrations or sketches of sleeping areas.
ASK: Have you ever thought about how all the rooms in a sleeping area fit together?
SAY: You probably had a hard time making every room the appropriate size. That is because each room should provide space for human activity. For instance, closets may be designed according to the age of family members. Infants do not need the same space as teenagers.
Shared bathrooms should provide space privacy for each member.
ASK: How much space is required for the activities in each of the rooms in the sleeping area?
SAY: Let's look at what the city building codes and graphic standards say about space requirements for different activities and rooms.
Outline
Outline (LSI Quadrant II):
Instructors can use the PowerPoint presentation, slides, handouts, and note pages in conjunction with the following outline:
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MI
Bedrooms
Outline Notes to Instructor
Use data sheet pages
1 and 2 for reference.
I. Minimum floor space
A. 100 square feet minimum floor space
B. Minimum width 9'-6"
C. Minimum size bedroom may be 9'-6" x 10'-6"
(99.75 S.F.)
Lead students in discussion about the bedroom areas.
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D. 2. A bedroom may not be 5' x 20' (100
S.F.)
II. Emergency Exit (Egress)
A. Egress door
1. Second door leading to outside
2. 2'-8" x 6'-8" minimum size
B. Egress window
1. 24" minimum height
2. 20" minimum width
3. 24" maximum sill height
III. Natural light
A. 10% of total floor area
B. Window
1. Egress window may provide required natural light.
2. Multiple or larger operable sash windows may be used.
3. Additional non-operable windows may be used.
4. Sky lights may be used for additional natural light (must still have egress window or door).
IV. Ceiling Height
A. Habitable rooms must have minimum 7'-6" ceiling height.
B. 8'-0" standard ceiling height
C. 9'-0" or 10'-0" common ceiling height
D. Bedrooms may have special ceiling treatment
1. Pan ceilings-sloping from wall to flat area to increase height in middle of room
2. Boxed ceilings-center part of ceiling
"boxed up" to provide higher ceiling in center of room
3. Vaulted ceiling-ceiling slopes up in one direction to a certain height or to opposite wall
4. Cathedral ceiling-ceiling slopes up from opposite walls to middle of room
V. Minimum door size of
A. 2'-6" x 6'-8" code minimum
B. 2'-8" x 6'-8" preferred (ADA compliant)
Use text book to reference each consideration.
Discuss reason for natural light requirement.
Lead students into discussion about how ceiling height and treatment affect how the room feels smaller or larger.
Ask why door size should be restricted.
Closets
I. Strip Closet
A. Minimum Size
1. 2'-0" x 3'-0" inside clear minimum code for clothes closet
Use data sheet to go over space and code requirements.
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B. Preferred Size
1. 4'-0" - 6'-0" home owner preferred
2. 6'-0" - 10'-0" optimum size for secondary bedroom
3. Master often has multiple strip closets
C. Door Size
1. 2'-0" minimum
2. 2'-8" minimum ADA compliant
3. Door can be no further than 2'-0" from end of closet
4. Door types a. Single door hinged b. Double door hinged c. Folding (accordion) door d. By pass (4'-0" minimum opening)
II. Walk-in Closet (WIC)
A. Minimum Size
1. 5'-0" wide x 3'-0" deep inside clear
B. Preferred Size
1. 5'-0" wide x 4-5'-0" deep inside clear for secondary bedroom
2. 5-6'-0" wide x 8-12'-0' deep clear for master bedroom
C. Closets may have multiple (stacked) rods
D. Door Size
1. 2'-0" minimum
2. 2'-8" minimum ADA compliant
E. Door types
1. Single door hinged
2. Double door hinged
3. Folding (accordion) door
4. By pass (4'-0" minimum opening)
F. Rod arrangement
1. Rods and shelf on both sides
2. Rods and shelf on one side
3. "L" arrangement--rods and shelf on one side and end
4. "C" arrangement--rods and shelf on both sides and end
III. Storage and Mechanical (HVAC)
A. Storage close
1. Commonly 2'-0" x 3'-0" for general storage of broom closet
2. Can be smaller for linens etc.
3. Larger closets for off season storage
B. Mechanical Closet
1. Water heater 2'-0" x 3'-0"
2. HVAC (air-conditioner unit) sized to fit
Hallways and Passageways
Use data sheet to go over space and code requirements.
Discuss reasons for having storage and/or mechanical in sleeping area.
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I. Hallways
A. 3'-4" wide clear code minimum
B. 3’-6” wide clear preferred
II. Passageways
A. 3'-0" code minimum
B. 3'-4" preferred
Lead students to discuss why limited but adequate hallway space is important.
Refer to textbook.
Refer to textbook.
Bathrooms
I. Code Requirements
A. Must have hand washing, toilet and bathing facilities
B. Water Closet must have 1’-3" space on each side of center line and 1’-8" in front. This space increased to 1’-6” if there is a wall on the side.
C. Ventilation and lighting must be provided in the toilet area.
D. Receptacles must be GFIC type if it is within 3’ of a water source.
E. Bathing space to be 2’-6"x2’-6" minimum;
Standard tubs are 2’-6"x5’-0". Shower areas must be ventilated.
F. Lavatories must have a minimum of 2’-6” space in front.
II. Manufacturers Specifications
A. Tubs require a 2’-6”x5’-0 space which would require a CC framing of 5’-4”.
B. Water closets require up to 28" front to back
(may vary according to manufacturer specifications) plus 1’-8" space in front as a minimum -the most common space is 2’-8" in front or a total space of 5’ clear.
C. Standard vanities/lavatory start at 1’-6" wide and up to 22" deep. Vanity or lavatory size is not usually controlled by building code.
D. Prefabricated showers start at 2’-8” square; the preferred size is 3’-0" clear space. A 3'-4" x 3'-4 CC framing yields a 3'-0"x3'-0" space.
E. Built in showers usually have 3’-0" x 3’-0" CC framing up to 3’-4" x 5’-4".
III. Preferred Sizes
A. Minimum full bath -5’-0" x 8’-0" (5’-4 x 8’-4 CC framing). Used in secondary bedroom area.
B. Medium bath adds 1-2’ to vanity width. A second vanity is often used for shared bathrooms.
Demonstrate space requirements for human activity
(reference Graphic
Standards book)
Lead students into discussion about why manufacturers use standard sizes in manufacturing fixtures and appliances.
Ask students why people prefer larger than minimum standard space.
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C. Master baths often add a separate shower facility and extend the vanity 5-8’. A second vanity is commonly used in master baths.
Larger homes may also add a bidet.
D. The minimum door for a bathroom is 2’-0".
May have larger doors or twin door. ADA
(Handicap) minimum door is 2’-8".
Verbal
Linguistic
Logical
Mathematical
Visual
Spatial
Musical
Rhythmic
Bodily
Kinesthetic
Intra- personal
Inter- personal
Naturalist Existentialist
Application
Guided Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
Teacher will distribute data sheets.
Teacher will distribute the reading questions.
Teacher will distribute activity sheets.
Teacher will demonstrate the criteria for completing the activities.
Optional: Students may be divided into small groups for Activity 2.
Teacher will administer the lesson quiz.
Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
Students will be given approximately 12-15 minutes to complete the reading assignment and reading questions.
Students will be given approximately 15-20 minutes to complete the criteria given in activity sheet.
Teacher should observe the students as they complete Activity 1 and 2 and document behavior using a camera and/or monitoring software if located in a lab environment.
Summary
Review (LSI Quadrants I and IV):
Question: Was the organization of the information such that it was easy to comprehend?
Question: Do you understand how accurate and complete information makes it easier to successfully complete a job?
Evaluation
Informal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III):
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Instructor should observe the students independent practice times and note the issues or questions that arise. These should be brought up during summary time.
Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV):
Student should receive a grade for completing the assignment. Documents should be turned in for evaluation.
Student should receive a grade for active participation.
Optional: Teacher will administer the “Quiz" (or use teacher written quiz) to check for understanding and as an evaluation tool for the independent exercises.
Extension
Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV):
This lesson could easily be expanded into a longer time frame project. Additional research points could be added as enumerated in the student data sheet.
The activity could first be done individually, then randomly group students in groups of three.
Each student presents his design then the students combine elements of each design to create a new design proposal.
Groups or individuals could present their design concept which could be supported with independent or internet research.
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Architecture and Construction Cluster
Architectural Design
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The Sleeping Area
One method of designing houses is to use a preliminary area diagram (discussed in a previous lesson). The next step after arranging the three main areas of the house and approximating the desired floor area is to lay out the rooms. You may need to increase the budget, combine areas or omit rooms if individual rooms prove to be too small. Do not be afraid to erase and modify or to start over. The eraser is the designer’s best friend at this stage. The first sketch will usually have larger than needed rooms. It is of great importance to maximize usefulness in minimum space.
It is always a good idea to design rooms using the area diagram method. Most rooms are required to adhere to specific building codes. Building codes usually refer to the minimum standard for safe and convenient construction. The minimum allowed by code is safe and functional, but in many cases people prefer more and/or better than code requires. (If you were traveling to the moon, it would be nice to know the rocket ship you were traveling in was built a little better the minimum standard.)
Though there is no maximum code size for bedrooms but they must be at least 100 square feet in floor area. A bedroom should have enough space for minimum bedroom furniture. The smallest measurement across the bedroom should be 9'-6". This measurement allows for a twin bed with access from one side. Each bedroom must have a closet accessible from inside the bedroom. The closet is in addition to the above minimum floor space.
A framing measurement of 10'-4" x 10'-4" will provide a minimum space bedroom. This would be adequate for an infant room. Most people prefer a slightly larger 11'-4" x 11 or
12'-4" which is adequate for older children. The master bedroom is usually larger. It is not uncommon to find master bedrooms measuring 12-14' x 14-18'. Remember, if one room increases in size some other area must decrease or the footage will be over size and budget.
Bedrooms must have an emergency egress. A window is usually used for this purpose.
To meet the egress code a window must have an operable sash which provides 5.7 square feet of open space. The open space must be at least 20" wide and no more than 42" from the floor.
Bedrooms must also have a natural light source which equals in size to 10% of the floor area. The egress window will provide this light source in smaller bedrooms. If needed, more light can be provided by a larger egress window or additional windows or skylights.
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Architecture and Construction Cluster
Architectural Design
The bedroom has undergone basic changes over the years. Sliding closet doors were popular from the 50's to late 70's. Since then doors have gone from the minimum standard 24" to the now popular ADA accessible 2'-8". The bedroom windows have gone from minimum egress code compliant to slightly larger to super energy efficient maximum size windows.
The location of windows and doors should follow some logical scheme of furniture placement. Closets are often placed between adjacent windows to provide a buffer between rooms for noise control.
A minimum size closet (2'-0" x 3'-0") must be included and accessible from inside the bedroom. Most people prefer at least 5-6' of closet space for the bedroom. There are two basic types of closets. The strip closet is the simplest. This type closet is accessible from outside the closet only. The closet door minimum code requirement is
2'-0" x 6'-8". This door cannot be used in closets over 6'-0" long. The building code requires the space from the door to the end of the closet not exceed 2'-0". Larger doors must be used for doors over 6'. Doors may be single hinged, double hinged double doors, folding doors or bypass doors. Bypass doors must be at least 4'-0" wide to meet code requirements.
The second type closet is the walk-in closet (WIC). This closet is accessible from inside the closet. Walk-in closets may have clothes on one side, both sides, one side and end.
A walk-in closet with clothes rods on both sides must be at least 5'-0" wide. They should be at least 3'-0" deep, otherwise a strip closet is more efficient. Walk-in closets for secondary bedrooms are typically 4-5' long. Master bedroom walk-in closets are typically 8-12' long. Some bedrooms may have multiple closets. Closets are often accessible from inside the bathroom. This minimizes the door openings in a bedroom and allows greater flexibility in room furnishing.
Bedrooms are generally set off from the rest of the house to provide privacy. It is not considered good design to open a bedroom directly into one of the other areas of the house. Access to the bedrooms is through a hallway or passageway.
A passageway is a transitional space between two rooms. Passage ways are generally limited in length to 3-5'. A passageway does not have a wall opening with jambs and/or header. It is a simple separation between two rooms. Code requirements for a passageway is at least 3'-0" clear space.
Hallways are areas of access for a room or group of rooms. Good design requires hallways be kept to a minimum. Hallways usually have a wall opening which by code must be at least 2'-6' x 6'-8". ADA requires 2'-8"x6'-8" minimum size for doors. The opening may be trimmed with casing and may have an entry door. Additional code requirements specify the minimum width of a hallway is 3'-4" clear space. This space allows enough room for moving furniture as well as providing room for two way passage.
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Architecture and Construction Cluster
Architectural Design
Building codes specify that a full bath in a bedroom area must have accommodations for bathing, hand washing and toilet facilities. There is no minimum standard for the bathroom lavatory; however, manufacturers generally make standard size sinks and mill shops build standard size vanities. Innovation in the bathroom sink has become popular today. Many manufacturers are making non-standard lavatories (sinks).
Standard sinks range in size from 15-19".
Standard vanity cabinets begin at 32" wide up to several feet. Ten feet long vanities are not uncommon. The standard depth for a vanity cabinet is 22" however it may be less to accommodate larger ADA doors.
The smallest standard tub measures 2'-6" x 5'-0". Other standard tubs measure 2'-6" x
6'-0" and 3'-0" x 6'-0". It is not uncommon for a house to have a custom size tub in one or more baths. Many tubs also serve as showers by adding a shower head to the plumbing and providing a curtain to enclose the shower area. In some bathrooms a free standing shower is added. The shower may replace the tub or be in addition.
Code requirements for the toilet facility apply to space requirements. A free standing toilet must have 1'-3" of unobstructed space measured from the center on either side. If there is a wall on either or both sides the distance from the center of the toilet to the obstructing wall increases to 1'-6". The total space for a water closet (toilet) is 2'-6" unobstructed or 3'-0" enclosed. Many cities today also require toilets to meet water conservation regulations.
There are three major types of bathrooms in today's house. The first is for the secondary bedroom. This bathroom uses minimum standard facilities with plumbing along one wall. If the bath is shared by older children or adults a second lavatory may be added. Refer to your text book for samples. The second type bathroom is called a guest or half bath. The bathroom is outside the bedroom area and consists of hand washing and toilet facilities only. The third type bathroom is the master bath. This bathroom usually has a separate free standing shower and a larger custom tub. It usually has large vanity with one or two lavatories or two separate vanities. It may include a make-up vanity also.
A closet for storage and/or mechanical equipment is often included in the bedroom area. It cannot, however, be located or accessed from the bedroom. The closet may be a minimum of 2'x 3' or larger standard closet. The closet may also be smaller.
There is no minimum size or door for a strip storage closet.
Mechanical (water heater and HVAC) closets located in conditioned space must have external combustion air and must have weather stripped and sealed doors. Always check local building codes for all appliance installations. The water heater and/or air conditioner unit may also be housed in the attic of the house. Adequate closet space is one of the most difficult spaces to "get right". Do you have an empty closet in your house? Storage space should be planned to meet the needs of the home owner.
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Architecture and Construction Cluster
Architectural Design
Residential designing requires knowledge of building codes and principles of good design. While building codes will insure a safe and functional house with appropriate rooms, it does not provide quality of living. It is up to the designer to adequately plan the house using proper design principles, owner preferences and building codes to provide the desired level of quality of living. In addition to these customary design concepts, today's owner is also looking for an environmentally friendly house. Many cities have recently incorporated environmental provisions in local building codes.
Always check with local authorities for last minute updates to building codes.
Alan Jefferis and David Madsen, Architectural Drafting and Design, Delmar Publisher.
Harvey Waffle, Architectural Drawing, Revised Edition, The Bruce Publishing Company.
William Hornung, Architectural Drafting, Prentice-Hall, Inc.
Clois Kicklighter and Joan Kicklighter, Residential Housing, Goodheart-Willcox
Company.
International Residential Code, International Conference of Building Officials.
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Name: __________________________ ____________________________ Date
Class: ________________________ School _____________________________
Requirements : Have students read appropriate related text book chapter before starting this assignment.
Teacher : Hand out Sleeping Ares Codes and Preferences Data Sheet and Activity
Sheet.
Student : Use the data sheet to answer the following questions.
Procedure: Fill in the appropriate answers from the data sheet and or previous reading assignment.
1. List the five main rooms or areas in the sleeping area of the house. a. b. c. d. e.
2. What are three code requirements for the bedroom size? a. b. c.
3. List the four requirements for an egress window. a. b. c. d.
4. List two types of closets. a. b.
5. List three things a bathroom must have. a. b.
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Name: __________________________ ____________________________ Date
Class: ________________________ School _____________________________
Requirements : Data and activity sheets
Internet and printer access
Two sheets of tracing paper and pencil
Graph paper and tape
Teacher : Assign students the Data Sheet reading assignment and/or appropriate textbook reading. Check students for knowledge of how to appropriately use the internet to research a specific topic and to create a word document by copying and pasting internet data.
Student : Use the internet to research living areas. Find two examples of living areas which you think are good examples. Use graph paper to sketch a sleeping area with three bedrooms.
Procedure :
PART 1
1. Launch the internet browser using school procedures as instructed.
2. Search for examples of three bedroom sleeping areas. (You may need to search for three bedroom house plans.)
3. Copy and paste the two samples in a word document. Be sure you have the appropriate header on you document as instructed.
4. Print the document using your school print procedures.
PART 2
1. Divide or cut tracing paper into four equal pieces.
2. Trace the three bedrooms you like best (do not trace closets, doors or windows) on one piece of tracing paper.
3. Separately trace the bathroom you like best.
PART 3
1. Place the tracings on a sheet of graph paper.
2. Arrange the rooms you traced together into a new bedroom arrangement. Tape tracings in place as required.
3. Be sure to allow space for needed hallways.
4. It is okay for some of the areas to overlap. You will correct the rooms in the next step.
PART 4
1. Using the graph paper on bottom and the arranged tracings on top, place a second sheet of tracing paper on top.
2. Retrace the sketch rooms adding doors and windows. You may also need to adjust the room sizes to make them fit together properly. Your final tracing should be a new sleeping area sketch.
3. Make sure your name and class information are on your project and turn it in for evaluation
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Name: __________________________ ____________________________ Date
Class: ________________________ School _____________________________
Have students work individually then in small groups Each group should come up with one new sleeping area design. Final design should have all group member names.
Final project should have all sketches from all group members and the final group design.
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Directions: Read the Data Sheet and complete the following. Fill in the blank with the word or phrase from the reading assignment that best completes the statement.
1. The ____ is the designer's best friend.
__________ 2. Designing rooms by _____ is always a good idea. minimum.
3. The minimum floor area for a bedroom is ______ square feet.
4. Most people prefer a ______ bedroom than the code specified
5. All bedrooms must have an emergency exit called a(n) ______.
6. Bedrooms must have a natural light source which equals _____ per cent of the total floor area.
7. The minimum size _____ is 2'-0" x 3'-0" clear space. fixtures.
8. The transitional walk space between two rooms is called a ______.
9. Bathrooms must have a minimum of ______ (quantity) plumbing
10. A standard size _____ is 2'-6" x 5'-0".
11. The code requirement from the center of the _____ is 1'-3" of unobstructed space.
12. Master baths often have a free-standing _____ in addition to a bath tub. codes.
13. Mechanical closets are often found in the ____ area of the house.
14. Many cities have incorporated _______ provisions in local building
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Directions: Read each statement carefully. If the statement is completely true place a printed, capital "T" in the blank to the left of the statement. If any part of the statement is false, place a printed capital "F" in the blank to the left of the statement. Use standard block lettering.
__________ 1. Area diagrams are of little value when designing the actual rooms.
__________ 2. The minimum space requirements allowed by code are adequate for safe and functional construction.
__________ 3. Most people think the building code minimum is all the space they will ever need.
__________ 4. All bedrooms must have a window or door to exit the bedroom to the outside.
__________ 5. An emergency exit must provide at least 5.7 square feet of open space and must be at least 20" wide and 24" high.
__________ 6. Emergency exit windows must be at least 42" from the floor.
__________ 7. Walk-in closets must be at least 5'-0" wide if they have clothes rods on both sides.
__________ 8. A closet with 3' of rod space is code minimum and is always enough rod space for a secondary bedroom.
__________ 9. Bathrooms in bedroom areas must have a minimum of hand washing, bathing and toilet facilities.
__________ 10. Bathrooms should always have oversize custom tubs to ensure comfort of the home owner.
__________ 11. There is no minimum space code for water closets.
__________ 12. Every bathroom must have a water closet.
__________ 13. A mechanical closet for housing a water heater can be located in the garage or in the attic space.
__________ 14. The HVAC (air-conditioning) unit is always located in the attic of houses.
__________ 15. In addition to being code compliant, most houses today are built to be environmentally friendly.
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Part 1
1.
2.
3.
4.
eraser areas
100 larger
5.
egress
6.
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Answers to Reading Questions and Quiz
Part 2
1.
F
2.
T
3.
F
4.
T
5.
T
6.
F
7.
clothes closet 7.
T
8.
F 8.
passageway
9.
3
10.
bathtub
9.
10.
T
F
11.
F 11.
W/C (toilet)
12.
shower
13.
sleeping
14.
environmentally friendly
12.
13.
14.
T
T
F
15.
T
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Task Statement: Sleeping Area Codes and Preferences Task Assignment: _______________________________________
Criteria -
Concepts/Skills to be
Assessed
Novice
1
Developing
2
Criteria Categories
(Novice to Exemplary)
Accomplished
3
Exemplary
4
Points
Earned
Demonstrates understanding of sleeping area codes
(Possible 20 points)
Identifies the main rooms in a sleeping area
No understanding
Some understanding
(1-3 points)
Unable to identify
(4-10 points)
Able to identify some rooms in most cases
(Possible 20 points) (1-3 points) (4-10 points)
Good understanding
(11-15 points)
Identifies most rooms in most cases
(11-15 points)
Fully understands
(16-20 points)
Identifies all rooms in all cases
(16-20 points)
Demonstrates proper procedure arranging rooms in a sleeping area
Unable to properly arrange rooms
(Possible 20 points) (1-3 points)
Improperly arranges rooms and space
(4-10 points)
Arranges most rooms and spaces most of the time
(11-15 points)
Accurately and effectively arranges rooms and spaces
(16-20 points)
Demonstrates the ability to appropriately use research data
(Possible 20 points)
Does not use research data
(1-3 points)
Applies research data inappropriately
(4-10 points)
Utilizes some data appropriately
( 11-15 points)
Utilizes most data appropriately
( 16-20 points)
Identifies and describes the important aspects sleeping area design Unable to identify
Identifies some aspects some of the time
Identifies some aspects most of the time
(Possible 20 points) (1-3 points) (4-10 points) (
11-15 points)
A = 80-100 points; B = 55-79 points; C = 20-54 points; D = 5-15 points Maximum points = 100
Identifies most aspects most of the time
(
16-20 points)
Total Points:
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