Area Planning

AREA PLANNING
In creating any architectural design, the

designer should progress logically follow the
step by step design process. One of the vital
step is to divide the functions of the building
into specific areas.
Three Major Functional Areas of the
House
1. Living Area
2. Sleeping Area
3. Mechanical Chore Areas
1. Living Area- the space in the house
where the family spends their free time.
1. Living room
2. Balcony
3. Porch
4. Terrace
5. Family room
6. Recreational room
Living Areas - the area of the house where the
first impression for the entire house is being
portrayed. This is the area of the house where
guests observe, and dwellers usually spent their
free time.
In small houses the living area the
living room is to perform all the
functions, or any functions as may be
designated. Thus facilities, locations,
size, decorations, and shape should plan
to provide for the said activities.
Windows- the opening on the walls to provide
ventilation to the room.
a. Windows of the living room should be made wider and

longer than the rest of the room to afford more
entrance and exit for air.
b. It should be an internal part of the room
c. The view of the window becomes a part of the

decoration of the room, more so if landscape feature is
near and readily observable.
2. Sleeping Area- the area where the
family rests.
1. bedrooms
2. Guest rooms
3. Maid room
Sleeping Areas - usually located in the quite part of
the house. The size and shape of the bedroom
depends on the furniture needed and what the family
can afford. One method of conserving of the wall
space for bedroom furniture placement is the
utilization of high windows. This will allow the
location of the furniture underneath. Entrance doors,
closet doors and windows should be grouped to
conserve all wall space of the room whenever
possible.
Noise Control in Bedroom
A sleeping room should be free from any noise to

provide the optimum comfort and relaxation to the
users. The presence of the unnecessary will only add
to the fatigue of the occupants. The following guides
might help you to design bedrooms that quite and
restful.
1. The bedroom should be away from the major noise of
the street, it must be
situated in the most quiet part of the house.
2. Using carpeted or porous walls and ceiling panels will

be help in absorbing
the noise.
3. Rooms situated above the bedroom should be

carpeted.
4. The draperies of floor to ceiling will help in reducing

the noise.
5. Double- glazed insulating glasses in windows and
sliding doors will reduce
the outside noise.
6. During hot weather the window in an airconditioned

rooms should be kept
close.
3. Mechanical Chore Areas- the place
where the family works.
a. Kitchen d. Service Room

b. Dining Room e. Library
c. Bath and Toilet
Service Area. The service area includes the
kitchen, laundry, garage workshops, storage
and utility room. Since most of the activities
takes place in the service area, the facilities for
maintenance and serving the area of the house
should be included.
The efficiency of the service area is greatly
dependent on the function of the living and
sleeping areas.
Kitchen- is the place where food is
prepared. The storage, mixing center,
preparation, cleaning center and cooking
center is connected on the called work
triangle area.
U-Shape- the most efficient
arrangement for a small
kitchen. The sink is usually at
the bottom of the “U” and the
range and refrigerator are at
the opposite side. The
space is ideal at 1.2 or 1.5 m.
L- Shape- this shape has a
continuous counter and
appliances and equipment on
two adjoining walls. The
remaining space is left for
other facilities like
dining and laundry
Corridor Type Kitchen-
this is the efficient
arrangement for a long and
narrow
kitchen. Its work triangle is
ideal shape.
Dining Area - the
space provided in the
house where food
during and or between
mealtime is shared by
the members of the
family and the
visitors.
Comfort Room- (toilet &
bath) - the bathroom and
toilet needs careful
planning
like any other rooms in the
house.

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AREA PLANNING

In creating any architectural design, the

a. Windows of the living room should be made wider and

b. It should be an internal part of the room

c. The view of the window becomes a part of the

A sleeping room should be free from any noise to

2. Using carpeted or porous walls and ceiling panels will

3. Rooms situated above the bedroom should be

4. The draperies of floor to ceiling will help in reducing

6. During hot weather the window in an airconditioned

a. Kitchen d. Service Room

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