Architecture Chapter 7, 8, and 9
List the three work centers found in a kitchen
Food preparation, cooking and cleaning
Rather than opening up directly to an outside entry, the living room should open up to a _________ or hallway
Foyer
Where guests are greeted and coats are removed
Foyer
A water closet, laboratory, and shower generally comprise a _________ bath.
Full
Analyzing the functions to be performed in the living room helps determine the______ needed
Furniture
_______________ receptacles installed in bathroom are fast acting devices that detect short circuits and immediately shut off power to the receptacle
GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter)
Water closet and lavatory comprise a ________ bath.
Half
Where should the lighting be provided in the kitchen?
In the middle of the kitchen and over the food and cleaning areas (the work centers)
The work triangle is one measure of your kitchen efficiency. Explain the procedure for measuring the work triangle.
You get the distance from the middle of the sink to the middle of the refrigerator to the middle of the range. Add up the sides. Shouldn't go over 22'.
In a split bedroom plan, the__________ is separated from the remaining bedrooms for additional privacy. A smallest bedroom B nursery C guest bedroom D master bedroom
D
Two-story and split level house designs require at least _________baths
1 1/2
How many baths should a 1/2 or 2 story house have?
1 full and 1 half bath
How much space are you supposed to leave behind chairs?
2'
What is the minimum depth of a closet?
24"
An average size living room contains approximately _______ square feet
250
How much room should on each side of a bed?
3'
Bathroom doors are generally 2'6" or 2'4" in width, but need to be at least _________ wide for wheelchair access
3'0"
The minimum size bath is _________ by 8'
5'
What is the smallest bathroom you can have?
5' x 8'
The height of a interior door is _______
6'8"
A two car garage door is generally _____________. A 16' wide and 7' high B 12' wide and 7' high C 8' wide and 7' high D 14' wide and 8' high
A
An ideal bedroom will have windows __________. A on two walls B on one wall C low on the wall D evenly spaced on the walls
A
Medium size dining room should seat ___________ people. A 6 to 8 B 8 to 10 C 10 to 12 D 12 to 14
A
The _________ normally determines the number of bedrooms a house will have. A size of family B size of the neighborhood C number of guest D none of the above
A
The color scheme in the dining room is usually the same as that in the _______. A living room B kitchen C bedroom D bathroom
A
Living area
Family room, dining room, foyer, living room
A small dining room would require approximately _______ square feet to seat four people. A 100 B 120 C 140 D 160
B
Allow ___________ between the back of the chairs in the wall for serving in the dining room A 1' B 2' C 3' D 4'
B
The Federal Housing Administration recommends that the maximum size for a bedroom should be __________ square feet. A 50 B 100 C 150 D 200
B
The best location for bedroom door is________. A on a long wall B near the corner C in the center of a wall D on an exterior wall
B
When designing a kitchen to be handicapped accessible, toe space of ______ deep and 8" to 11" high is needed under the cabinets for wheelchair foot rests. A 3" B 6" C 9" D 12"
B
When designing bedrooms space for the disabled, a clear space of ________ square is usually required for turning a wheelchair in front of a closet. A 3' B 5' C 7' D 9'
B
Sleeping Area
Bedrooms, bathrooms from the bedrooms, hallway for bedrooms
And Ideal dining room location would be one between the __________ and the kitchen. A foyer B master bedroom C living room D utility room
C
Approximately__________ of the house is devoted to sleeping area, which includes bathrooms, baths, dressing rooms, and nurseries? A. 1/2 B. 1/4 C. 1/3 D. 3/4
C
Generally, ___________ homes have the most sales potential. A one bedroom B two bedroom C three bedroom D four bedroom
C
The minimum bedroom closet depth is __________. A 16" B 20" C 24" D 28"
C
The most desirable location for a closet is __________. A on an outside wall B in the hall near the bathroom C near the bedroom entrance D none of the above
C
To be handicapped accessible, a width of ______ is recommended for one car and a wheelchair in a garage. A 8' to 10 1/2' B 10' to 12 1/2' C 12' to 14 1/2' D 14' to 16 1/2'
C
To enable persons in wheelchairs to use the dining room, a minimum of _________ is needed for passing between furniture pieces and walls. A 24" B 28" C 32" D 36"
C
A kitchen design located on to walls opposite each other
Corridor kitchen
Area totally or partially enclosed by walls or a roof
Court
An __________ makes the room appear larger A two-story plan B ranch style plan C closed plan D open plan
D
Bedroom doors should be ______________ wide to accommodate a wheelchair. A 2'6" B 2'8" C 2'10" D 3'0"
D
Bifold, __________, or sliding closet doors generally allow for partial entry by wheelchair users. A split B ribbon C 1/2 D accordion
D
The entry door in a wheelchair accessible home should have a clearing space of ________ around it A 22" B 26" C 30" D 34"
D
The standard kitchen base cabinet is ______________ A 36" high and 24" deep with the width in 2" increments B 30" high and 25" deep with with in 4" increments C 36" high and 23" deep with the width in 3" increments D 34 1/2" high and 24" deep with the width in 3" increments
D
An covered porch
Deck
The living room should be located near the family room and the _______ room
Dining
An informal__________ such as a flower planter, furniture arrangement, screen, or change in level may serve to separate dining and living room
Divider
Used to place more emphasis on the entry and increase its function
Double doors
Its style should be compatible with the remainder of the house
Entry
A variation of the straight line, L shape, or U-shaped kitchen
Island kitchen
List the five rooms or areas included in the service area.
Kitchen, garage, clothes care center, utility and storage.
Service area
Kitchen, laundry room, garage, utility room, storage room, dining room
A kitchen design located against two adjacent walls
L shaped kitchen
To discourage "through traffic," slightly raise or lower the living room ______.
Level
Name the three basic areas of a home
Living area, sleeping area, and service area
Can be added between the service entry and the kitchen to improve the overall design
Mudroom
Locate a living room on the __________ side of the house in warm climates to take advantages of shaded, cooler areas
North
Located at ground level near the house but not structurally connected to it
Patio
Locating the living room at grade level lets activities flow to outside ________ or terraces
Patios
A compact work triangle, reduced traffic, and ease of joining a dining room of features of this kitchen design
Peninsula kitchen
Generally designed for use by children and adults for physical activity the require more open space
Play patio
Raised above grade level and structurally connected to the house
Porch
Name three factors that determine the size and location of a garage or carport
Protection, style, and cost
It's purpose is to provide a plate with the family can play or pursue happiness
Recreation room
Using lots windows or _________ doors increases the feeling of spaciousness
Sliding glass
Generally used in special purpose entries
Sliding glass doors
A popular kitchen design for cottages and appartments
Straight line kitchen
To minimize the week points and emphasize the good points of a room, use color,___________ , and design
Texture
Name three planning considerations to make in order to provide safety in the bath.
The flooring materials used should not become slick when wet. Non shatter safety glasses should be used. Safety handle for tubs should be installed. GCFI outlets should be installed
If an exhaust fan is used in a bath it should be located near the top and ________ area.
Toilet
Electrical switches in a bath should be placed out of reach from the _________.
Tub
A kitchen design that maintains a high level of efficiency. The most popular of the six kitchen designs
U shaped kitchen
Bathroom storage and countertop space can be provided by installing sink cabinets or ________.
Vanities
Why are windows wanted in bathrooms?
Ventilation