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3.03 Quizlet Vocab
Term | Definition |
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Bubble diagram: | A type of concept map that uses ovals and circles to represent rooms and their relationships within the diagram of a building footprint. |
Block diagram: | A diagram that refines the shapes of the bubbles into rooms and more clearly align the shapes and their locations within the building structure. |
Circulation pattern: | The routes people follow as they move from one place to another within a space. |
Traffic pattern: | The patterns in which users move within a space. |
Private zone: | Spaces allocated to private living. |
Public/Social zone | Public areas that include the entry, living room, great room, dining room, and guest bathroom. |
Work zone: | Highly functional areas where any type of work occurs. |
Open floor plan: | Multiple rooms combined into one big room that is separated by furniture arrangements. Applies only to common areas. |
Closed floor plan: | Each room is separated by walls and hallways. |
Semi-open floor plan: | A hybrid mix of open and closed floor plans, a plan with two rooms that are open to each other instead of three, designs may include partial walls, cased doorways, or l-shaped rooms. |
Chroma therapy: | A type of light therapy that uses colored light to create soothing effects. |
Primary bathroom: | A full bathroom that is only accessible through the master bedroom. |
En-suite bathroom: | A bathroom that is directly connected to a bedroom. |
Jack and Jill bathroom: | A full bathroom with two or more entrances, usually from two bedrooms on either side of the bathroom. |
Conversation grouping: | An arrangement of furniture that fosters communication among users. |
Flex room: | A room within a home that can change usage to meet or suit any need. |
Work triangle | The historic three major work areas: sink, cooktop/oven, and refrigerator. |
Island: | A free standing piece of cabinetry that is placed in a kitchen to supplement countertop space. |
Peninsula: | A cabinet or series of cabinets that are only connected to the main body of the kitchen on one side. |
Mudroom | A small room or entryway where footwear, outerwear and misc. items can be removed/stored before entering a house. |