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WEEK 2 - DESIGN 

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Lecture notes 

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  • cover all information below

  • pro design tips 

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Questions you should ask before you start the project.

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  • What is the square foot you are trying to stay under?

  • What are your wall thickness?

  • What type of roof and exterior walls do you want?

  • How many kids what age and sex?

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TYPICAL ROOM SIZES

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MASTER BED ROOM (16 X 16 TYPE) 14 X 14 - 18 X 18

KIDS ROOM (12 X 12 TYPE) 10 X 10 - 14 X 14

OFFICE (12 X 12 TYPE) 10 X 10 - 14 X 14

LIVING ROOM (18 X 18 TYPE) 16 X 16 - 20 X 20

CLOSETS DEPTH 2'-6" MIN. 

GARAGE 24' DEEP MIN.  (9' DOOR OR 18' DOOR ) 8' DOORS MIN.

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DIMENSIONS​

 

Human measurement is a min. of 3' Dia. circle any where humans stand. 3' 6" would be typical.

 

typical walls are 4"

behind toilets and dryers 6" wall

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cabinets 2'

upper cabinets and closets are 1'

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Doors

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3' Outside and any room that needs big appliances to go thru a door.

 

2'8" bedrooms and living

2'6" bedrooms or bathrooms 

2'4" bathrooms or closets 

2'0" only if you have too

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Minimum wall length on both sides of door is 4"

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How to create a bubble diagram. 

WATCH FIXER UPPER BEHIND THE DESIGN ON DISCOVER +

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