Architecture 1-11

Kip

1000 pounds

Standard Kitchen Cabinet size

34 1/2" , 24" deep, in width increments in 3" multiples.

Split Level

A ______ house is a good example of a house style that requires both a foundation plan and a basement plan.

Peninsula kitchen

A compact work triangle, reduced traffic, and ofen joined to a dining room are features of this kitchen design.

L-shaped Kitchen

A kitchen design located along two adjacent walls.

Contour line

A line connecting points that have the same elevation.

Saltbox

A long low roofline which gently slopes from roof peak to eaves helps to combat bitter winter winds. Name comes from containers used for food storage in days gone by.

Orthographic projection

A means of representing an object from a point at infinity.

Straight-line kitchen

A popular kitchen design for cottages and apartments.

Surveyor

A professional who checks measurements and lot lines to determine lot boundaries.

Computer Symbols library

A series of standard symbols specifically designed for use in architecture, engineering, and construction drawings.

Island Kitchen

A variation of the straight-line, L-shaped, or U-shaped kitchen.

Open

A(n) _____ floor plan makes rooms appear larger.

Meridian Arrow

Also known as the north symbol.

2

An ideal bedroom will have windows on ____ wall(s).

Kitchen

An ideal dining room locations is between the living room and the ______.

Garrison

An unique feature of this house style is the overhanging second story. This style has a steep pitched roof and narrow siding.

Size

Analyzing the functions to be preformed in a living room helps determine the needed ____.

1/3

Approximately ____ of the house is devoted to the sleeping area, which includes bedrooms, baths, dressing rooms, and nurseries.

3'-0"

Bedroom doors should be ____ to accommodate a wheelchair.

Split-level design

Can take advantage of a sloping or hilly lot.

Post modern architecture

Combines traditional and contemporary influences.

Memory

Contains programs programs that arae currently in use or on-line.

Mudroom

Customarily located between the kitchen and the service entry.

Property line

Define the site boundaries.

Specifications

Describes the quality of materials and workmanship.

CADD software

Details the operations to be performed on the data by the computer.

Zoning Ordinances

Determine whether commercial, multi-families, or single-family structures may be built on the intended site.

Live Load

Fixed or moving weights, which are not a structural part of the house (furniture, occupants, wind, snow on the roof).

Elevation view

Front view

Three-bedroom

Generally, _____ houses have the most sales potential.

Concrete block

Hollow concrete masonry units (7 5/8" x 7 5/8" x 15 5/8")

basements

Houses in cold climates usually have (basements or slab foundations)

Bench Mark

Identified with a special symbol on a plot plan when a property corner begins or ends here.

Topographical drawings

Illustrates slope, contour, size, shape, elevation, trees, rocks, and soil conditions.

Landscape plan

Illustrates the type and placement of trees, shrubs, flowers, gardens, and pools on the site.

Master bedroom

In a split bedroom plan, the _______ is separated from the remaining bedrooms for additional privacy.

Topographical features

Includes trees, ground cover, railroad tracks, swer lines, fences, water, and sand.

Footings

Increase the supporting capacity of the foundation wall by spreading the load over a larger area

Building codes

Involves plumbing, electrical, and building standards.

Title search

It determines if there are any legal claims against the property.

Two story design

Lends itself to easy cooling since the ceiling is not directly under the room. Several windows provide effective ventilation.

Alphabet of lines

Line symbols used in drawing

Dimension Lines

Lines used to show size and location.

T squares

Made of metal, wood, or plastic or a combination of these.

Foyer

Materials in this area should be able to withstand water and mud.

Easements

May allow utilities to cross the property or may prevent the filling in of a low area which must remain for drainage purposes.

Restrictions

May specify style and size of house which can be built on the property, as well as landscaping and overall cost of the house.

6 inches

Minimum depth of footings below the frost line in undisturbed soil (check local codes).

New England Gambrel

Name comes from one of its features. Found in most sections of the country. Two advantages include usable space as a result of the roof design and shorter rafters.

1 yard of concrete

Only expect 25 cubic feet to the yard for concrete

Southern Colonial

Ornate woodwork, iron trim, three-story chimneys, upper and lower balconies, large columns and poriticoes are some unique features of this style.

Saw Kerf

Placed on the batter boards, used to be sure the string the remains in the proper place and does not move.

Plot Plan

Plan view drawing showing the site, and location of buildings on the property.

Pen Plotter

Produces a very accurate drawing in ink on a variety of materials - paper, vellum, or polyester film.

Single-story design

Provides easier outdoor maintenance because of low-pitched roof.

One-and-one-half-story design

Provides opportunity to expand living space with an attic.

Garage or carport

Provides shelter for the family automobile(s).

Plot Plan

Provides the necessary dimensions required for staking out the location of the house on the lot.

Foyer

Rather than opening up directly to an outside entrance, the living room should open up to a ____ or hallway.

Bearing angles

Recorded in degrees and sometimes minutes and seconds- from either north or south.

Closed contour lines

Represent summits and depressions.

Estimated contours

Represented by a short dashed line similar to a hidden line.

Porch

Screens and/or glass can extend the use of this area.

Surveyor's transit

Should be used when positioning all corners that are not 90 degrees

1 1/2

Split-level , two-story, and ranch designs are more functional with at least ____ baths.

Special use rooms

Sunrooms, music rooms, exercise rooms are this type of room.

Service Area

Supplies, equipment, and space for maintenance, storage, and service are found in this area.

100

The FHA (Federal Housing Administration) recommends that the minimum size for a bedroom should be _____ sq. ft.

Size of the family

The ___ normally determines the number of bedrooms in a house.

Near a corner

The best location for a bedroom door is __________ of the room.

Green

The color representing vegetation on topographical drawings.

Blue

The color representing water (streams, lakes, marshes, ponds) on topographical drawings.

masons

The foundation plan is prepared primarily for the excavator, ___, and the cement workers

Master bedroom

The largest bedroom in usually the ______.

Dining

The living room should be located near the _____ room.

Contour interval

The vertical distance between two adjacent contours.

Grids

These drafting aids are useful in sketching idea plans, in modular construction drawings, or in drawing perspectives.

Deed

This document shows any restrictions or easements attached to the property.

Corridor kitchen

This kitchen design is located on two walls opposite each other.

U-Shaped kitchen

This kitchen design maintains a high level of efficiency and is the most popular of the six designs.

Cape Ann

This style has a large, centrally located chimney and a gambrel roof. The attic may be converted to living or sleeping space.

Lower

To discourage "thru traffic," slightly raise or ____ the living room level.

Sump pump

Use to remove an water which seeps in to a basement or crawlspace.

Check-valve

Used in the floor drain to prevent water from flowing in through the drain

Plumb bob

Used to accurately place each stake on each side of a building.

9-12-15 method

Used to create true 90 degree corners.

Float

Used to embed the large aggregate just beneath the surface and to remove any slight imperfections, lumps, or voids, and to consolidate mortar at the surface for finishing.

contraction joints

Used to prevent cracking in concrete due to changes in temperature and moisture content.

Batter boards

Used to retain the location of the foundation during excavation and construction.

screed

Used to smooth the surface of concrete

Modular Construction

Uses building materials based on 4 in. units of measurement.

Proper kitchen ventilation generally requires

a hood and a fan.

Lintel

a horizontal structural member that supports the load over an opening (door, window).

Concrete

combination of cement, sand, aggregate (usually stone or gravel), and water

Cement

mixture of lime, silica, alumina, iron components, and gypsum.

Kitchen should be located

near the service entrance and the dining room.

Dead loads

static or fixed weights of the structure (weight of roofing, siding, joists, etc).

Columns

the foundation plan shows the location and size of the footings piers, ___, foundation walls and supporting beams.

A clothes care center should be

ventilated and well lighted, have flooring which is resitant to water, and easily cleaned, have counter tops that are soil resistand and easy to clean.