purpose of a family rec room
to provide a place where the family can play and pursue hobbies
3 rec rooms
recreation, family, music
areas for rec rooms
near dining/living room, basement, adjacent to patio
living/dining room advantage
closely related
basement advantage
seperates noise
adjacent to patio advantage
takes advantage of outdoor living space
size of a rec room depends on what?
number of people planning to use the room, type of activities
special purpose roomed should be planned ____ primary rooms
after
2 special purpose rooms
sunroom, home office
when planning a special purpose room:
electrical, plumbing, ventilation, lighting, storage