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WEEK 2 - DESIGN 

RESOURCE

Lecture notes 

  • cover all information below

  • pro design tips 

Questions you should ask before you start the project.

  • 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?

TYPICAL ROOM SIZES

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.

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

cabinets 2'

upper cabinets and closets are 1'

 

Doors

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

Minimum wall length on both sides of door is 4"

How to create a bubble diagram. 

WATCH FIXER UPPER BEHIND THE DESIGN ON DISCOVER +

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