Architecture Design: Chapter nine

What are characterstics regarding straight-line kitchens?

- They are usually found in small houses, cottages and apartments - Usually not visually appealing - Little space is required - Does not contain an island

To be handicapped accessible, what is the width recommended for one car and a wheelchair in a garage?

12' to 14-1/2'

The space designed for a two-car garage should range in size from .

20' by 20' to 25' by 25'

The kitchen work triangle should not exceed ____ feet.

21

The standard kitchen base cabinet is .

34-1/2" high and 24" deep with a width in 3" increments

When designing a kitchen to be handicapped accessible, toe space of ______ deep and 9″ high is needed under the cabinets for wheelchair footrests.

6"

Explain the procedure for measuring the work triangle.

Draw a line from the front-center of the range to the refrigerator to the sink and back to the range. The lengths of these three lines are added together to produce the length of the work triangle

The intended purpose for a kitchen can include

Food preparation, informal dining, entertaining

A(n) kitchen is located along two adjacent walls.

L-shaped

A kitchen that includes base cabinets and counter areas extending into the room from one of the walls.

Peninsula kitchen

Name three factors that determine the size and location of a garage or carport.

The number of cars to be housed, the size and layout of the house, and the space available

What should the arrangement of kitchen work centers should be?

They should be logical, and should minimize the amount of movement necessary to prepare a meal

What does a laundry room provides an area for?

Washing, drying, and folding

Kitchen ____ provide the majority of storage space in most kitchens.

cabinets

In a plan view, the wall cabinets are illustrated with a(n) ____ line.

hidden

The ____ is usually the most expensive area of the home per square foot.

kitchen

Plan a garage or carport with ____ in mind.

storage

To avoid backing directly onto the street from a garage or carport, a(n) ____ should be provided.

turnaround

A detached garage should have a(n) ____ to the house.

walkway

The main in the kitchen include the food preparation center, cleanup center, and cooking center.

work centers

To adapt a kitchen design for a person in a wheelchair, the ____ should be lower, sinks should have clearance underneath, and cooking units should be accessible.

work surfaces

The minimum driveway width for a single-car garage is ____ feet.

10

The minimum driveway width is for a single-car garage.

10'

What is the purpose of a laundry room?

A laundry room provides an area for washing, drying, pressing, and folding clothes. A laundry room with cabinets can also provide storage.

List four factors to consider when designing or constructing garages.

ANSWER

A kitchen design located on two walls opposite each other.

Corridor kitchen

A kitchen in which all of the work centers are located on a single wall.

Straight-line kitchen

Where should lighting be provided in the kitchen?

There should be a main ceiling fixture or fixtures and task lighting over the sink, cooking center, and food preparation areas.

A kitchen in which the work centers are located on three adjoining walls.

U-shaped kitchen

A(n) ____ is less expensive to build than a garage.

carport

The ____ area supplements the living and sleeping areas of the house.

service

The mudroom connects directly to a(n) ____ entrance.

service