Deck 8: Space Planning: Rooms to Buildings

Question 1

Furnishings and traffic pattern areas are selected and arranged into activity areas. Activity areas are grouped into rooms. Rooms are arranged into

A) interior zones.
B) functional areas.
C) back and front of house areas.
D) residential and commercial zones.

Answer 1

interior zones.

Question 2

It is most desirable for the dining room to be located

A) near the kitchen.
B) away from the main living spaces, yet near the kitchen preparation area.
C) near the food preparation area, yet out of kitchen clutter.
D) near the family room and the front door.

Answer 2

near the food preparation area, yet out of kitchen clutter.

Question 3

The kitchen should have easy access to the

A) dining room.
B) back door.
C) garage.
D) all of the above.

Answer 3

all of the above.

Question 4

The most comfortable and efficient kitchen shape is the

A) U-shape.
B) L-shape.
C) island shape.
D) parallel shape.

Question 5

The three major work centers in a kitchen include the

A) refrigerator, sink, and preparation areas.
B) storage, clean-up/preparation, and cooking areas.
C) storage, mixing, and preparation areas.
D) serving, refrigerator, and cooking areas.

Question 6

The best furniture arrangement in a family room with a fireplace and television is the

A) U-shape.
B) parallel arrangement.
C) linear arrangement.
D) L-shape.

Question 7

In a one-person household, 1,000 square feet allows for ample space. How much space is ideal for each additional person?

A) 250
B) 500
C) 750
D) 1,000

Question 8

In commercial office spaces, the main conference room should be

A) adjacent to the reception area.
B) adjacent to the president's office.
C) adjacent to the break room.
D) adjacent to private offices.

Question 9

The arrangement of furnishings or rooms that draws visitors to an appointed location is a combination of what two principles of design?

A) scale and balance
B) balance and proportion
C) rhythm and emphasis
D) emphasis and harmony

Question 10

It is best when the end of a hallway terminates into a (n)

A) door.
B) window.
C) office.
D) wall.

Question 11

All of the following are economic considerations EXCEPT

A) insulation.
B) individuality.
C) solar orientation.
D) centralization.

Question 12

T-, U-, and H-shaped plans may have which of the following disadvantage(s)?

A) They require a larger lot.
B) They require additional heating and cooling.
C) They allow for more room variety.
D) Both a and b.

Question 13

All of the following are desirable in a well-arranged floor plan EXCEPT

A) avoidance of jogs in plan.
B) washer and dryer in kitchen.
C) separate quiet and noisy areas.
D) family room access to the outside.

Question 14

All of the following are desirable in a well-arranged floor plan EXCEPT

A) an entry hall that routes traffic.
B) back-to-back plumbing.
C) a garage entering directly off the street.
D) an access door from the front yard to the garage.

Question 15

Which commercial location allows for the most drop-by customers?

A) stand-alone building
B) strip shopping center
C) mall location
D) multi-story building

Question 16

Traffic patterns should cross conversation groupings.

Question 17

Kitchens are best when they are not seen from the entry.

Question 18

Closets should extend into rooms for easy access.

Question 19

Exterior jogs create interest in design and are therefore cost effective.

Question 20

Windows placed near the corner of a room limit furniture arrangements.

Question 21

Using the Figure below , discuss the following:

-Which room serves as the focal point? Why?

Question 22

Using the Figure below , discuss the following:

-The shape of this plan suggests which residential plan shape?

Question 23

Using the Figure below , discuss the following:

-The kitchen is based on which design shape?

Question 24

Discuss advantages and disadvantages of a square floor plan.

Question 25

Where are the two major locations for a laundry and what are their advantages/disadvantages?

Question 26

Sketch an example of an aggregated square:

Question 27

Sketch an example of a segmented square:

Question 28

Sketch an example of a fragmented square:

Question 29

Why might a home office be located in a public or a private zone?

Question 30

What is an indigenous material?

Question 31

Discuss the location of a breakroom in a commercial building.

Question 32

Airports and Elementary Schools frequently use what type of plan alignment?

Question 33

Explain why this may be preferred?

Question 34

List two ancillary areas needed in an office environment.