Design a functional floor plan for a residential or commercial building.

Design should

• include descriptions of components contained in the design
• include their purpose, materials, measurements, and locations
• develop a building program
• draw a bubble diagram of the program
• draw traffic flow (e.g., circulation diagrams)
• finalize hardline floor plans.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are the essential elements of a floor plan?
• How do floor plans serve as a point of reference for other drawings in a set of plans?
• What are the necessary steps in designing a residence?
• What is the importance of setting goals and objectives for a house design?
• What role do circulation diagrams play?