Interior design

name the floor plan symbols

floor plan symbols

When drawing a floor plan to scale using graph paper, what measurement does each square represent?

1 foot

What measurements does a designer need before creating a scale floor plan?

1. Overall room dimensions

2. Wall lengths

3. Door and window sizes and locations

4. Ceiling height

5. Locations of fixed elements (plumbing, electrical, built-ins)
   
   

What is a floor plan? 

scaled, top-down drawing that shows the layout of rooms, walls, doors, windows, and fixtures in a space.

What is a traffic pattern?

1. The pathways people use to move through a space from one area to another

What rooms are included in the private zone of a home? 

1. Bedrooms

2. Bathrooms

3. Closets 
   

What rooms are included in the social zone of a home

1. Living room

2. Family room

3. Dining room

4. Great room

What rooms are included in the work zone of a home? 

1. Kitchen

2. Laundry room

3. Home office

4. Garage

What is universal design

Design that makes spaces usable by all people, regardless of age, ability, or physical condition

What is accessibility in interior design?

Design that allows people with disabilities to safely and independently use a space

What is adaptability in interior design

Design that can be easily modified over time to meet changing needs

Provide examples of features that might be used when universally designing a home

1. Wide doorways and hallways

2. No-step entrances

3. Lever-style door handles

4. Adjustable countertops

5. Walk-in showers with grab bars

6. Good lighting and non-slip flooring

TRUE or FALSE: The design can be used efficiently and comfortably with minimum fatigue is the principle of equitable use

false

11. TRUE or FALSE: The design only accommodates certain preferences and abilities is the principle of flexibility in use.

false

TRUE or FALSE: If the design is useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities, and provides the same means of use for all users it represents the principle of equitable use.

true

TRUE or FALSE: If the design can be used efficiently and comfortably with minimum fatigue, it represents the principle of low physical effort.

true

What is residential design?

The design of private living spaces, such as houses, apartments, and condominiums

What is commercial design

The design of public or business spaces, such as offices, hotels, restaurants, and retail stores

List the 5 phases of the design process into the correct order

1. Programming

2. Schematic Design

3. Design Development

4. Contract Documents

5. Implementation / Evaluation

What are important categories of questions that designers should focus their questions on when working with a new client?

1. Client needs and goals

2. Budget

3. Style and preferences

4. Lifestyle and functional needs

5. Timeline

6. Safety and accessibility

What factors influence a designer's choice in color scheme for a design plan

1. Client preferences

2. Purpose of the space

3. Lighting (natural and artificial)

4. Room size and shape

5. Mood or atmosphere desired

6. Existing materials and furnishings