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HOUSES: PORCHES AND ENTRANCE
HALLS
Porches play a crucial part in sheltering the entrance hall
from inclement weather conditions. They should be
designed as far as possible with the prevailing local wind
direction taken into account. In addition, they should be
visible from the street or garden gate.
The key rooms withthe highest levels of circulation, and,
in particular, stairways, should be immediately accessible
from the hall 2) @. For instance, an effective design
ould have the hall providing a direct connection between
the kitchen, stairs and WC +8)
CORRIDORS
Where a long corridor is
necessary, the width is
established according to its
position, whether the doors
are on one or both sides,
the arrangement of the
doors, and the anticipated
Volume of circulation,
Appropriate coridor widths
ate shown in +.
Hf possible all. doors
should open into the
Door open ita mee codons
245LANDINGS AND HALLWAYS
aSTORAGE SPACE
MOUSES AND RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGSUTILITY ROOMS
In uitility rooms there must be adequate cupboard space for
storing cleaning materials and equipment, tools and
ladders ~ <= @. Each cupboard should, if possible, be no
less than Bem wide.
In some circumstances, and particularly in multistorey
housing units, chutes made of stainless steel or galvanised
steel sheet can be used for discharging household waste
or collecting laundry db- a3. They will require @
ventilation shaft with a cross-sectional area of 30-35% of
the waste chute. For safety, chute insertion points can have
electrical doors so that only one load at a time can be
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temgrhendnd broahimop Linen chutes are most likely to be worth considering in
houses on sloping sites with utlity rooms in the basement.
Household waste should ideally be collected and
transported in portable containers 3 +48, the dimensions
‘of which need to be taken into account when planning the
‘standing and movement areas required. These intermediate
‘waste containers are made of stool shest or polyethylene
‘and have capacities up to 110m? (11001), More common
household dustbins of polyethylene or galvanised sheet
steel are free-standing and have no wheels £3, They range
{rom $0 to 1101 capacity and can be contained in a purpose:
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248UTILITY ROOMS
“The best position for utility rooms is facing north. They
should ideally be near the side or rear door and be adjacent
10 or accessible from the kitchen ~~.
Utility rooms are used for a variety of purposes,
including storage, laundry and ironing, sewing and possibly
also for hobby activities. To be of real value, the length
available for standing space or work surface should be &
‘minimum of 380m (preferably 460m) 2
The arrangement of the equipment should allow safe
and convenient use: for example, an ironing board when
Used standing needs to be at different height than when
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249PANTRIES, LARDERS
When planning houses oF flats, space should be allocated
{for rooms such a¢ larders, panties or cold stares. The most
practical solution isto have a larder in or beside the kitchen
+(2)-@ It must be cool, well-ventilated and shaded from
the sun. Connections for 2 freezer unit and a drinks cooler
should also be provided i the larder is of sutficient size and
storage shelves are best arranged right up tothe ceiling
Tn very large households, there may be a need for a cold
store. These are supplied in modular form in a renge of
sizes +@) and include separate cooling and freezer sections.
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STORAGE
‘Apart from the cellar and attic rooms there should be at
least one storeroom (1m? or more, with a minimum internal
wiath of 75em and good ventilation) in the house. For larger
dwellings at least 2% of the living area should be planned
23s storage room. The space is needed for storing cleaning
equipment and materials, tools, ironing board, shopping
baskets and bags, cases, stepladder etc. Doors should open
‘outwards to give more space and internal lighting must be
provided, peraps by a contact switch on the door A recess
close to kitchen for builtin cupboards is desirable 3
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KITCHENS
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251KITCHENS
and Fitted Units
Despite increasing standardisation, the dimensions and
manufacturing. ranges, of tenon tinge sl very
Considerably Bulan unity are generally aveleble om
40-120cm in Sem stops, uvaly th 9 height of ern
Ina erehitect designed kitchen, the various elements
are assembled ina way that cannot be altered th
Mrorfope and. storage surfaces, possibly incltng” on
tier oven with cutouts for Roplats! ond continuous
cover plat,
The materials used in tichen units include, wood.
ti tert plywood hipbood and plastic Esposea wood sraces ae
an ‘arnsed or liad th ples holes af of wood o
Pecos plasecomed chipboard, metal shelves are best for pos
” and pans. Sliding or folding doors are useful if space is
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opened
} Floor units » @ + @ are for storing large, heavy or
J seldom sed ktcheneqipmet Wall meurted canes
Gs @ have a small dopth so that the worKops beneath
them can be used without hindrance, Thay alow cocker
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Fulthowht cupboetds 8) can be used for storing
EXERREE] cloning metorato brooms ot. but ar ar avo sutabe for
housing verigeratore, overs, or microwaves at ¢
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Sinks and dining boards should be fied imo floor
seen, Sg meme -—7 anita whieh may alse ince a woste in heater ood
Se ete | 4ispesal units (and if necessary, an electric water heater)
Special equipment such ay vtrecablebreedins with
vera ating bona equipment cupboords wi seca
Dulout or hinged compartment, retractble kitchen
tcaloe, ice drawers, pullout towel tale et save tine
ted eon
‘anextactor above the cooker is recommended +2 and
extractor hoods are most stable forth tek. Thre fo
Giterentaton to be made beween ait onracon end
ctslaton systems, Extractor systems require vent fo
the ouside but are more effective tan receuaion
systems and soar the preferred ype
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Kitchens should face north-east or north-west and be
‘adjacent to any vegetable/her® garden and cellar. ldealy the
kitchen should look out on the garden gate, house door,
children’s play area and the patio ~(D. They should be well
located internally with respect to the pantry, dining room
‘and utility room,
Although the kitchen is primarily a workplace within the
house, itis @ room in which the householder may spend
long periods so careful design is important. The kitchen is
also often a meeting point for the family if it contains a
dining or snack area ~
When fitting out the kitchen arrange the units in a way
that follows the sequence of tasks to reduce the amount of
walking required, and ensure there is sufficient room for
{free movernent. Where possible, seek to reduce the amount
of work done standing and ensure no activity requires an
unfavourable body posture by matching working heights to
body sizes. Good lighting of the work surfaces is another
‘essential provision (= p. 251),
‘An appropriate arrangement to ease workin the kitchen
would be, from right to left: storage surface, cooker,
preparation area, sink, draining surface ~.@)~@. (Note that
left-handed people often prefer to work from left to right) A
‘width of 120m betwen the sides is essential for free
movement and using appliances and fitings. With a depth
of 60cm on each side this gives a minimum kitchen width of
240m -8)
The minimum area for a cooking recess is 5-8m?; for
rormal kitchens it is B-10m?, and 12-14m? for normal
kitchens with dining or snack areas» @)-
For planning purposes, the following width
requirements for fitings and equipment may be used:
‘cooker 60cm, twin sinks and draining surface (including
dishwasher) 150cm, refrigerator 60cm, freezer 60cm,
‘cupboards (provisions, cleaning materials, crockery and
appliances) 170cm. With a worktop surface width of 200¢m,
‘this gives a total requirement of 700em of standing area,
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DINING AREAS
It ie ofen desirable to have
space in the kitchen for eating
shacks, breakfast ef. and use
the dining room for main
‘meals only. This can be
provided by including a
Fetratable rable, witha height
of 70-750m, which is pulled
fut of a Base unit» A
dem is needed to the to and
Fight of the table. sufficient
Space is available a fixed table
‘against 2 free-standing unit
fan be used» @). Another
‘iterative ie the breakfast bar
frrangement > (@). This
Fequies loss depth than the
fixed table, even though the
surlace is also 40cm deep,
because of its elevation but
this also means that special
stools are requied. Depending
design, full dining
0 far more space
but they can obviate the need
for an additional ining room
=D) + @. A comer seat and
ining table take up the least
amount of space =.
Tis usetul to Be able to
extend “the. dining room
through wide doots or a
feling wall for special
occasions +) + 4, To eat
comfortably an. individual
heeds 2 table area of
80. Adem. A strip of 20cm is
needed in the centre of the
table for dishes, pote and
bowis ~ D. Lighting should
not be dazzing
Gistance from lowe
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Suitable locations for dining
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To ensure comfort white
sleeping, the bed length
be. 250mm longer
individuals height
Based on average height,
beds are produced in a
range of standard sires: 900
som, 10001800
4000 «'2000 mm, 3600 ~
2000 mm and. 2000 ~
2000 mm. the. bedroom
layout should give atleast
00mm, preferably 750mm,
found th bed. Ths is
storage teste tie @) in anbowd with nportant tallow the Bes
toa doors to be made easily and also,
if thore isa cupboard
Standing parallel tthe bed
to give enough space for
movement. even it the
Cupboard doors are open
Thera should always be
a bedside abinet othe lt
and ght of double beds
and ‘a headboard, onto
which one ean fix clip ghts
for reading, i also weal
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Be provided in ation *0
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‘About Im of cupboard
length should be panne
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fnough room in the bed
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found in the coridor >
Atleast one miro in which
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Bed Positions
A self-assured person is happy to sleep anywhere in the room whereas somebody with an anxious disposition may prefer
to sleep next to a wall
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In addition to room decoration and furnishings, a restful atmosphere also depends on the orientation of the bed ihead best
towards north, position with respect to the light (looking away from window) and the door {looking towards door). Where
there is more than one bed thei position with respect to each other is important:
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‘The arrangement of double beds (and single beds placed side by side or as bunks} has more to do with personal preference
than space. Separate beds have now become common for couples whereas an enclosed double bed was customary in the past
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‘examples show how the room and furniture decoration has depended strongly on the customs of the era.
259BEDROOMS
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BATHROOMS
1. Wall-mounted units are
preferable for hygiene
Feasons and for ease of
loaning. Deep-fiush WCs
reduce odours.
2. In contrast to showers,
baths may be used
medicinally (e.g. muscle
rolaxation) as well as for
washing,
3, Bath tubs are usually
installed as builtin units
and_may have convection
heating inside,
4. Urinals .<)-@ are often
found in todays
Should be of a suitable size
‘and have ample surround
ing flat storage surfaces.
Flush-mounted fitings save
space and are easy to clean,
Mixer taps save water and
energy. Note that 120m
wide double wash-basins do
rot really provide enough
free arm movernent when
washing: better is @ layout
with two basins, towel rails
in between and storage to
the sides ~ p. 262 08
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BATHROOM
Cubicles
Traditional wet room installations usually involve
substantial expenditure and a lot of time, Because the
roquirements are largely standardised, prefabrication is
desirable, especially for terraced and multi-family housing
projects, holiday homes, apartments, hotel facities and for
@, a6 wel as utility walls oF complete
with premounted piping as well as units
ies. Prefabricated compact cubicles are
Supplied in a range of fixed dimensions.
Prefabricated cubicles are mostly sandwich construction
with wooden frame and chipboard or fibre-cement panels,
They use aluminium, moulded stainless stee! or glass-fibre
reinforced plastic to match the unite and accessories,BATHROOMS
Location
The most convenient location for the bathroom is adjacent
to the bedrooms and the WE if it is not incorporated in the
bathroom itself, Although showers are compact and often
preferred by younger people, baths are generally more
Suitable for the elderly
If the house has no utility room and a small kitchen,
spaces and connections can be provided in the bathroom
for washing machines and laundry baskets.
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Location
Bathrooms with WCs are self-contained rooms which are
‘equipped with all of the fitings necessary to meet all the
sanitary needs of the occupants. However, the plan should
ideally include two separate lockable rooms for the
bathroom and WC and this is essential in dwellings for
more than five people. A bathroom with WC can be directly
‘accessible from the bedroom as long as another WC can be
Teaches from the corridor + 2)» 62.
‘A bathtub andjor shower tray plus a wash-basin are
installed inthe bathroom, while a flushing toilet, bidet and
hand washing basin are installed inthe WC.
For cost efficiency and technical reasons the bathroom,
WC and kitchen should be planned such that they can share
the same service ducts + @) + @, @ ~ @. In multistorey
homes, an arrangement such that the utility walls for the
bathrooms and WCs are directly above one another helps to
sep installation costs and the necessary sound insulation
measures as low as possible. However, adjacent bathooms
in two different flats must not be connected to a single
supply or discharge pipe system.
‘The bathraom and WC should be orientated towards
the north, and should normally be naturally lit and
ventilated. At last four air changes per hour are required
for internal rooms. For comfort. a bathroom temperature
of 22 to 26°C is about right. A temperature of 20°C is
suitable for WCs in homes. This is higher than that
encountered in office buildings, where 15 to 17°C is the
Bathrooms are particularly susceptible to damp so
appropriate sealing must be provided. Surfaces must be
easy to clean because of high air humidity and
condensation, and the wall and ceiling plaster must be able
to withstand the conditions. Choose slip resistant floor
coverings.
Consider the required noise insulation: the noise levels
from domestic systems and appliances heard in
neighbouring flats oF adjoining rooms must not exceed 35
BIA
{Atleast one sealed electrical socket should be provided
fat a height of 1.30m beside the mirror for electrical
equipment. tis also necessary to consider the following for
‘the bathroomAWC: cupboards for towels, cleaning items.
medicines and toiletries (possibly lockable), mirror and
lighting, hot water supply, supplementary heater, towel
rails, drier, handles above the bathtub, toilet paper holder
within easy reach, toothbrush holder, soap container and
storage surfaces.
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CARPORTS
Covered parking spaces (preferably with a solid wall on the
weather side) provide an economical and space-saving way
fof providing adequate weather protection for vehicles,
‘A.combination of carport and lockable store (for bicycles
tc) is recommended -@.
Carports are delivered as complete building kits,
including post anchors, ironmongery and serews, as well ae
gutters and downpipes ~ (3-0.
Examples of the lay-out and design of houses with
covered parking bays are shown -®-®
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HOLIDAY HOMESSHEDS/SUMMER HOUSES
Factors to take into account when assessing a plot are:
prevailing wind direction, groundwater, drinking water
supply, drainage, heating, access and parking space for
cars. Whenever possible, construction should be from
natural local materials (stone or wood). For security
reasons, furnishings should be secured and entrances fited
‘with lockable shutters to protect against thet.
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Optimal residential sites
As. rule, sites to the west and south of towns and cities are
preferred for residential development in areas where the
prevailing winds are generally southerlies or westerios
(e.g. many parts of western Europe). This means the houses
receive fresh ar from the countryside while urban pollution
is dissipated to the north and east, These latter areas,
therefore, are not desirable for housing and should instead
be considered for industrial buildings. Note that in
mountainous areas or by lakes the wind behaviour
described above may be different. For exemple, sunny
‘southern and eastern slopes in the north and west of a city
located in a valley basin could be sought-after locations for
the construction of private homes.
Plots located on mountain slopes
Plots locatad on the lower side’ of mountain roads are
particularly favourable because they offer the possibilty of
driving directly up to the house, where a garage can be
located, and leave a tranquil rear garden with an
Uninterrupted view and sun. On the upperside ofthe street,
this i far harder to provide and walls and conerete ditches
are usually necessary behind the house to guard against
falling rocks and collect rainwater running off the mountain,
Plots located by water
The potential nuisance from mosquitoes and foggy
Conditions make it inadvisable to build too close to rivers
and lakes.
Orientation relative to the street
For separate houses with boundary walls, the most
favourable plots are usually situated south of the street so
‘that all auxiliary rooms, together with the entrance, are then
automatically positioned facing the steoet. This solves any
privacy problems because it leaves the main living and
Sleeping areas located on the quiet, sunny side feast-south
‘west), facing away from the street and overlooking the
garden, I the plot has sufficient width, large French
windows, terraces and balconies can be used to good
tect.
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Plots are generally narrow and deep inorder to keep the
stot side as short as possibe If he plots situated tothe
north of the street the building shoul be located towards
the rear, despite the extra costs ofa longer access, This sin
forder to take advantage of the sunny front garden area
Builaings on such plats canbe impressive when seen from
the street."
Plots on the east of streets running north-south» @ are
the most favourable in areas with westerly prevailing winds
because gardens and living areas then face east, which is
the most sheltered. Adiionally, its Tess likely that there
will Be neighbouring buildings close enough to abstuct
tow sun inthe east. To take advantage of winter sun (ow in
the southern sky) the buildings must be situated cise to
the northern boundary 20 a large area of terrace can bi
south-facing. Pots on the west of a north-south steet
shouldbe planned in a way that maximises the amount of
southern sunlight received and gives an unobstructed view.
from th werrace. This might require the use to be built on
the rear boundary ~» @. The most favourable plots for
houses in streets running in other divections are shown in
6.
Plots adjacent to existing houses built onthe sunny side
have the advantage thatthe postion and ground: plan ofthe
ne Rouse can be designed in a way that ensures the sun
will not be obstructed at ony time in the future
Room orientation
Whenever possible, al living and sleeping areas should
face towards the garden on the sunny side of the house,
‘with the utility areas on the opposite side »@). This allows,
Fooms that are occupied for the most time to take
Advantage of natural solar heating. Use of a local sun
diagram (pp. 164 and 165) will indicate when the sun will
shine into a room, or a part thereot, at @ particular hour for
Any season. This information may also be used to decide
which way the building should be orientated and where it
should be placed to avoid being shaded by neighbouring
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HOUSING TYPES
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Examples of Typical Designs @ semi-setscresnoutog
Frequently employed by
developers and. based on
the use of identical designs
‘Also used on single-plot
projects but rarely are the
{wo halves. individually
designed. Garages or car
ports are often included on
the side boundaries.
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Usually used only by devel
fopers “undertaking. large
scale residential projects,
The groups of houses are
built with uniform plans
and designs and can be
son ose ves layed out in compact or
spacious configurations,
Garages or parking spaces
an be incorporated in the
plots or a
parking area
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Can be planned as individual
buildings or a¢ groups with
coordinated design. Groups
are usually considered only
for large developments
Include individual garages
‘ra communal parking area
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A shared building form that
‘ives rows of identical (or
Slightly varied) houses,
Parking is usually on-street
‘or in communal car parks.
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Another shered building
form resulting in rows of
houses that are dential or
Contain a matching variety
of designs. Parking space
‘may be on the plot, on
Street, oF in communal car
parks. As with all these
examples, design coordin
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Examples of Typical Designs @) Semiaetched novi
Frequently employed by
developers and. based on
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Also used) on single plot
projects but rarely are the
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designed. Garages or car
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the side boundaries.
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Usually used oniy by devel
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scale residential projects,
The groups of houses are
built with uniform plans
and designs and can be
layed out in compact or
spacious configurations,
Garages or parking spaces
fan be incorporated in the
tual plots or a
te parking area
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Can be planned as individual
buildings oF a8 groups with
coordinated design. Groups
are usually considered only
for large developments
Include individual garages
or acommunal parking area,
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A shared building form that
‘ives rows of identical (or
slightly varied! houses.
Parking és usually on-street
for in communal car parks
houses that are identical or
contain a matching variety
fof designs. Parking space
may be on the plot. on
parks. As with all these
examples, design coordin
ation and regulatory agree
‘ments are necessaryDETACHED HOUSESHOUSES WITH CONSERVATORIES
Conservatories are nat
simple glass buildings, but
complex systems that must
be designed with technical
precision. Depending on the
different” uses of the
conservatory, the glass
system, the ventilation and
shading must be harmon
sed in order to make it
‘work satisfactorily,
A conservatory provides
2 buffer zone between the
outside climate andthe
interior of the house. Glass
energy collectors and. in
favourable climatic circum
stances the potential eneray
savings for the whale house
can be about 25%. A
westward orientation of the
conservatory can substan
tially raise the environ:
mental quality of the
habitat
It is recommended that
lass doors are incorporated
between the house and the
conservatory in order to
Separate both spaces from 3
heating point of view and for
reasons of comfon within
the house and energy
efficiency,
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ECOLOGICAL BUILDING
The timber house is the
epitome of natural, tradi
ional and healthy living, This
form of construction
conforms to many clients
ecological, biological and
not least, economical
requirements. it uses
selected solid timbers,
natural insulation materials
(eg, cotton, wool or cork,
natural materials for the
roofing (e.g clay tiles), and
plantbased paints for
Secoration, all leading to a
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high standard of eco
friendliness,
1 Usually, only the slow
‘growing timbers trom
northern counties are used
for this type of construction,
Unlimited life and. tow
maintenance are the rule: for
example, red cedar, a8 it ie
commonly known, contains
8 tannin which acts as 3
natural wood preservative,
making impregnation un:
necessary. Deeply over
hhanging roofs are used to
shelter the fagades,
Manufacturers offer several
types of external wall
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Construction consists usually
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containing an insulation
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traditional atmosphere of
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layered building form (ether single buildings or
in groups) that gives high occupancy densities. The external
spaces within and around the building are clearly
differentiated in relation to form and function.
(2) Linear arrangement
‘A spacious building configuration: either groups of identical
block types or of buildings of completely diferent designs.
‘There is litle or no differentiation of the external spaces
{around the buildings
(3) Slab-blocks
This building form is often used in an isolated
configuration. it can be extended both in length and height
but allows litle scope for variety among the room layouts.
Differentiation of the surrounding areas is difficult
(4) Large-scale developments
By expanding and interconnecting slab buildings to create
large forms stretching out over @ wide area it is possible to
develop large tracts Differentiation between spaces defined
by the buildings is almost impossible o achieve,
(5) Point-blocks
These are distinctive individual buildings, often standing
isolated in open spaces. A ‘dominant element’ in town
planning, this building type is frequently designed in
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Developments with only one dwelling per floor » (7) ithe
basic form for town houses) are often uneconomical. Four
storey buildings without lits are the usual form.
Housing with two dwellings per floor around a central
core + 2) provides a good balance between living quality
‘and economy, allowing a variety of plans with satisfactory
‘solar orientation and flats with different numbers of rooms,
Buildings up to four storeys can have stairs only whereas
those with five or more requite a lift, For flats over a height
‘of 22m, high-rise building conditions apply.
Having three dwellings per floor and a central staircase
| again offers a good mix of economy and living avality,
and this form is suitable for building corner units. Two.
three- and fourroomed dwellings can be considered.
Housing with four dwellings per floor and a shared
staicase -- @ requires appropriate planning to provide a
satisfactory relationship between economy and living
Quality Different types of flat on each floor are possible.
With point-blocks -» the three-dimensional design is
determined by the plan form.
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Balconies offer an tfoctive means of proving the atactivenses ot
domestic accommedaton units. They also give a0 extended! work
space 95 well 3 an easily supervised outdoor childrens play area,
Typical uses include relaxation, sunbathing, slecing, reoding,
In addition to the requited functional ving space
plant boxes shouldbe provided wherever posable (8)
‘Corner balconies (offer privacy and good shelter and are
therefore preferable to open balconies. Open balconies rele @
protective screen on the side facing the prevailing wind =
Where there are groups of balconies (as in blocks of Mat),
and give sheer from the
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Sucre bocause this makes possible to include some storage
Space (69 for balony furture, sunshade e @.
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privacy ana protacton from the weather and sun
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privacy and sheer»
‘During planning specity
+" good orientation in elation tothe the path ofthe sun and the
+ appropriate location with respect to neighbouring fats and
elective spatial location with respect to adacent living
“sufficient size, privacy protection from noise and the weather
(bend ain and direct sunshine!
stable materials for parapets (e.g. opaque glass, plastic oF
The balcony fame is best made from ght sta! protiles or tubes
with 0 good anchorage in the masonry. Balcony balusters made
from verti! stool ods nate that har canal rods con be climbed by
Children) can be considred tut are not desirable because they So
not offer sheer fram the wind and lack privacy. Where they ate
Used hey are aten covered by te tenants thameelves wth ll torts
of ferent materi,
‘Draught can occur inthe Intarmadlate spaces between parapets
and the concrete slab + @), si betor to extn he parapet dows
in ont ofthe balcony sib oro havea sod parapet. This must be
Keptiow to avoid a roughike character and there must bea set ai
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{An alternative to the centralised layout (i.e. buildings with
‘dwellings on each floor around a central staircase o itis
to have the dwellings accessed from an internal corridor
oF a covered external walkway. This is more economical in
large housing projects. Each level is served by one ot
more vertical connection points (lifts andior stats) which
also lead to the main entrance to the building. In addition
to stairways and lifts, vertical systems of service shafts are
‘needed and there should be a clear differentiation of built
in, added and free-standing constructions.
Dwellings on either side of an interior corridor have @
single orientation and this makes it desirable to employ @
design that uses two or more levels = (QA similar
‘arrangement can be exploited in buildings with an access
‘deck running alang the exterior ~ (+ 2). Note that open
‘access decks can cause problems in harsh climates.
It is considerably better if the dwelling is on two or
more levels because it allows the functional requirements
to be met more satisfactorily and halt storey split levels,
for example, can be stacked easily » 2. Dwellings on only
fone level are particularly suitable as studio flats»)
To improve the tealtionship between circulation and
walling areas the goal should be to minimise the length
fof horizontal access routes. Planning corridors on
alternate floors provides the best arrangement for larger
‘multilevel dwellings and good solutions can be attained
by siting the deck access on alternate sides. The number
of corridors can also be reduced with a mirrored
staggering of maisonettes or a similar arrangement of
split-level dwellings.
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Plots on steep slopes are
highly suitable” for” the
construction of stepped
housing. The rake ofthe front
J afthe bulging (ratio of storey
‘#4 Fight to terrace depth) can
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depending "onthe slope.
Where the terraces are large
(ie. above 32m doep) the
builsings are usually south
facing and enjoy uninterrupted
views, However, consideration
‘must then be given to privacy
have special regulations
governing stepped housing
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‘An environment for disabled people needs to be designed
to accommodate whaolehais and allow sufficient space for
moving around in safety (see (@)-@) and @-@ for
dimensions and are requirements). Exemple door and
corridor width are given in (@.-. All switches, handles,
window ‘itings. telephone points, paper roll oF towel
holders, ft controls, et must-be within reach of an
outstretched arm @-(@, The layout of the WC, in
Particular, requires careful planning: assess how many
oor, light switches ote. are needed. Consider technical
ass (e.g. magnetic catches on doors and remote controls)
‘Access paths tothe building should be 1.20-200m wide
and be az shor as possible. Ramps should ideally bo
Straight, with 8 maximum incline of 5-7%, and shoul be no
longer than 6m (The ramp wisth between the handrails
should be 120m. Corridors should beat least_1.30m
{preferably 200m wide: clear opening of doors, 0950:
height of ight switchos and electrical sockets, 1.00-1.05 m
{use switches and contol devices which have large buttons
cor surfaces.
During urban planning. consideration should also be
siven to providing wheelchair users with easy access t0
‘eneral amenities such 95 supermarkets, restaurants, post
Dies, pharmacies, doctors’ surgeries, car park, public
transport et
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Clie E Condor te prefrebe. The entrance trea should be fan
fsoproprite ae, wih shelves and com hooks planned in, The
‘minimum area of entrance halle 50 130mm, and 170180
mm for 2 por with «angle! door. tt shoud be coed
‘however. het inimum recommended dimensions are aten ot
‘ery generous and in pracice can prove to be too smal) For
bind recent tie mporant to have an intercom pytem et he
spartmont door andthe bulding’s main entrance,
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Living area: Living rooms should allow adequate free
‘movement for wheelchair users ang have sufficient space fortwo
‘or three more visitors’ wheelchairs, For bind people, addtionel
space shouldbe provided for their iterature and tape equipment
Braille books and newspapers ae roughly tvee times bulkier
than their printed equivalents. Single disabled people need more:
Space than those in shared households. In apartments
recommended minimum areas for lving rooms with @ dining
{area are: 22m! for one person: 24 m? for wo to four people,
26-mi for fiver anc 28 m for six. The minimum room with is
'3.75m for a ane. or two-person home —
an adltional study area ist be incorporated the floor area
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an, os {ull The rangement ofthe storage, preparation, cooking and
washing areas should be convenient and streamlined. The
cooker, main worksurface and taps should be placed as close
togathor a5 possible. Storage spaces must be accessible t0
whoeichait users (2. no high cupboards). The reach ofthe arm
is roughly 600mm horizontally and between 400 and 1400mm
Vericaly. The optimal working height must be adapted to suit
‘each cisabled person, within the range 750-800 mm, so itis
desirable to have a simple adjustment mechanism
Single-family houses: The single-storey family house with
‘ardon is often the preferred form of residence for disabled
people. Thor requirements can be satisfied easily inthis type of
‘accommodation: L2.no stops atthe entrance and na difference in
level between te individual rooms ang the garden; rooms can be
Connected without doors and custom designed to best suit the
Fesidents. However, two-storey family houses can also be
Suitable, even fr wheelchair users, fa suitable mesns of moving
between floors (vertical elevator oF sari) is incorporated
-Multigpartment dhelings: The grouping of apartments in
‘multiple occupancy dwellings isa housing solution that offers
‘disabled people an environment which is both sociable and
Supportive. In economic terms, iis rarely possible to convert
‘ordinary apartments into adequate homes for the severely
bled, 60 they need tobe included at the preliminary planning
‘stage. I is once again preferable to situate apartments for
‘disabled people a ground-floor level to avoid the necessity of
7) One room apartment for instaling itsolevators.
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Conversions
‘The needs of dssbled people ave often not taken into account
Suitable bulings have a generous floor sree and er simple
‘apertures for aeration in teordanco withthe cocupants needs
‘The conversion masses required can include aeration fo the
lan, including building work (which is limited by stuctural
‘measures, such at the installation of ramps, Its and additonal
Slecral equipment. tanton shoul also be paid to acces orm tne
2 car parking spaco with ample alowences for wheeler users. The
fwtent of the aterstons depends onthe dayiee of caabity of the
the conversion moasures wal aften be specified in conjunction with
the asabied porson and nore to hs or her needs
2ddionat services (pasting trough the basement can be installed
‘more cheaply and entrance modiiestons ete was
Extent ofthe conversion work Three groups of disabled people
‘can be sdmtifed, each with coresponding requirements
+” pjsabied members of amily (husbands, wives, children) who
provision of aulcient eedom of movement inthe ving and
bathroom".
Disebied persons who carry out hovsohold tasks. Hor,
to simpy workin th home,
oly asabled persons who ae only partly independent
ibn hus equie permanent care Extra space must be
provided for menaeuvring whaschsre and faites o aid the
Work of carers should be added. Note that sel propelled
Comparison of ses of living a
faery are no larger in ara than sta
consisting only of adjusting door widths and toring the functional
arash, living areos for disabled people need to be increased
Sporoptatey, parteulary for wheelchair users and the vsualy
Immpated. Regulations ten require adsitonal rooms in these
sparments a well a8 modified bathraam with WC for wheechat
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OLD PEOPLE'S ACCOMMODATION
Depending on the degree of support required, there are thes
‘main types of accommodation and care forthe eer: (1) old
people's housing (2 ole people's homes and (3 nursing homes.
In the United Kingdom, depending, inter alia, on type of
‘dwelling and faites provided, housing or elderly people can
be classified into: category one housing, category two
housing, sheltered nousing, very sheltered hovsing, retirement
housing, extr-care housing, residential care homes, nursing
caro homes, and dual registration homes. inthe United States,
although similar building types have boon developed, the
terminology dlifers. The building types that house elderly
people in the United States can be described as independent
Fetirement housing units, congregate housing, personal care
housing, skilled nursing home, and ie care communities.
‘Old people's housing ~ @)- @) consists of self-contained
flats or apartments which cater for the needs ofthe elderly 30
that they ean avoid moving into an old people's home for as
long as possible. Such housing is usually seatered around
residential areas, witha density of 2-10%. Fats for one person
are 25-35m:; for two people 45-55m?, Sheltered balconies
2am,
Sheltered housing is generally a group of flats (each
220m’) in one building, with common rooms and @ tea
kitchen. A good solution is to build these facilities close to @
rursing nome for the elderly which offers meals, Iesure,
recreation and various therapies, Provide one car parking
space por 5-8 residents. Note that heating costs wil be 2%
higher than normal
(ld peoples homes offer residential care facilities and
‘must conform to regulations on planning, licensing. The large
amount of ancillary space required means the mast economic
Size is about 120 places. Meals, entertainment and therapies
are provided and an integrated nursing section for short-term
care. General design features: stairs 10cm without open
riser; edges of stops detined with a colour; handrails on both
Sides of stairs and in corridors; where necessary, lifts for
moving patients on stretchers or in folding chairs. ‘The
buildings should all be adapted for the disabled and have
open spaces with benches.
Homes should be sited close tothe infrastructure of a town
‘or village and to public anspor, The inlusion of a daycare
centre should be considered to provide opportunities for
people living independently to make contact and receive non:
residential care (approximately one daycare contre is needed
per 1600 elderly people)
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Nursing homes forthe elderly provide care for people who
are chronically il and in need of medical attention. The
residential area consists of a 50:50 split of single and double
@, It must be clearly separated from the
ion and office areas. @. Residents are
frequently split into groups consisting of 8-10 people. with
2 shared lounge and possibly a tea kitchen where meals
‘may also be eaten 3). Provide one treatment room pet
‘wo groups,
Central facilities are best grouped together on ground
floor. Rooms are required for administration, consultation,
‘occupational therapy, physiotherapy. chiropady. In
addition, rooms for. entertainment, common. rooms,
cafeteria and hairdressing should be provided.
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affecting design
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required to reduce the risk of cross-infection. Changes in
level are best avoided but if this is not possible. camp's must
be provided inside and outside building. Circulation
distances for residents should be kept to a minimum and a
main routes will need handrails. Corridors must be wide
{enough to allow two people in wheelchairs or walking with
frames to pass each other comfortably.
Careful interior design is necessary. Doors must not
restrict the residents’ ability to get around automatic
‘opening may be required. Furniture and fitings must be
suitable for older people
Consistent temperatures are required and contingency
plans for providing heating in the event of power failures
should be considered. The ability to control temperature
‘and sunlight penetration, particularly in bedrooms, arid
sitting rooms, is important to residents. Hot pipes and
heaters must be protected: the maximum acceptable
surface temperature is around 43°C,
Hot water systems must be designed to resist infection
such as that causing Legionnaire’s disease.
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washing ariing por week i kof dry laundry
Domest approx 3kaiparson
(proportion for raning approx. 40%)
(Gedeiothes and hand towels changed day)
approx 12-15kqibad
(chonge of bedeiatnes×\weck)
spprox £10 ughoed
(chonge of bedlothes 2-2 timesinesh)
approx Sigibed
(orist noel, change of bedeothes onceiwock)
‘Tho values given include restaurants
Guesthouses: approx. kg bed
Pestaurats approx. 15-30Kq/e00t
‘Te proportion of roning is about 75% or hotels, guesthouses and
(4 peoples’ hom
Residents approx. akgibed
Nursing nome: spprex Skgined
Ineootinent: approx. 28kgibed
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The proportion of ironing ie about 6% forthe above homes
Hospitals and lines (up to about 200 bed:
General hospta—12-19kg/bed
Gynaecological
maternity uni approx. 18kgibed
Childrens cnie: approx. T8xglbed
‘The proportion of ironing is about 70% or hospitals,
Nursing stat approx. 3.5 kgperson
Wiashing dayaweok =
number of washestiay
Example calculations:
1) Hotel with 20 beds utilisation BOX = 48 beds
Four changes of bedcotheswesk end daly change of hand
towels = approx. 12kabed
£8 beds at 124g leunary = S78 kg wee
Table and kitchen washing, appro Tahgiweek
Fequied washing capacity = 186g per wach
2) Hotel with 150 beds utiiation 60% = 99 bas
Daily changes of bedlothes snd hand towels - 20kgbed
80 beds a 209 lnnay 00 tatweck
Twos andhitchen washing. approx, “200 aghwesk
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3) 01d peopl and nursing Rome: 80 rset Beds 70 ring
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‘Some laundries may have to be separated into ‘clean and
‘soilea’ sections (@.. in hospital, each with its own entry
point + 6)-@ + ®
‘On the soiled side, the floors, walls and surfaces of all
installed equipment must be suitable for wet cleaning and
disinfection,
Walkways between the soled and clean areas should be
designed as personnel airlock systems with facilities for
hand disinfection and space for protective clothing. The
‘doors in the airlock system must be linked such that only
fone door can be opened at a time.
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Secondary school
(with no 6th form)
9.2 0r3 classes per year
10 (12) oF 18 (18) classrooms
1 extra:large classroom (can be divided)
3 classrooms for special courses
‘each 65-70m?
5m?
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Science rooms
1 or 2 for demonstrations & practicals, or each 70-75m?
‘Mor physics demonstrations & practicals 0-75m?
‘Mor chemistry and biology demonstrations
& practicals, or 70-78m?
Mor chemistry demonstrations & practical 70-75m?
‘or biology demonstrations & practcals 70-715m?
110r 2 preparation rooms, plus
rooms for collections and materials,or each 4m?
1 preparation room for physics and chemistry
{also used for collections and materials)or 30-35?
1 physics preparation room 30-35m?
1 chemistry preparation room 20m?
1 biology preparation room 30-35m2
10r2 science rooms each 30-35m?
1 r00m for photography 20-25m?
Domestic science
Veitenen 70-15m2
1 classtoomidining room 30-40m?
rooms for provisions, materials and
household appliances 30-40m?
1 washroomichanging room 15-20?
Ant, crafts and textiles
1 drawing studio tarts and crafts)
1 0F 2 rooms for technical eras
1 oF 2 rooms for materials
1 washroomichanging room total of approx. 180-220m?
1 room for textile design 70-75m?
3 rooms for teaching materials ‘each 10-15m?
1 musie room 65-70m?
1 storeroom (instruments, music, stands) 15-20m?
Language lab
1 room for language teaching system 20-85m2
1 room for materials and equipment 10-15m?
1 00m for library and magazines 60-65m?
(or 70-75?
1 00m for pupils’ commit 15-20m?
1 recreation room (to accommodate a maximum
fof haf the total no. of pupils at 1m/pupill
Administration
1 staffroom {meeting room) 80-85m?
1 staff study (staff library) 100-1052
(or can be combined)
1 office for headteacher 20/25?
1 office for deputy head 20-25m2
1 office 15-20m?
100m for meeting parents, doubles as sickroom 20-25?
1 caretakers room (also for milk distribution) 20-25m?
Spon
Gymnasium (per 10-18 classes)
‘exercise area of 15 x 27m
Sports grounds according to requirements
SCHOOLS
‘Secondary schoo! (with 6th form)
‘2g. 2 classes per year
18 classrooms:
12 classrooms 65-70m2
6 classrooms (upper level) 50m?
5 classrooms:
2 supplementary classrooms 65-70m?
3 supplementary classrooms 50m?
1 extra-large classroom (history, geography)
11 room for socal sciences som?
Science rooms
Physics and biology
1 classroom each 55-60?
1 room each for collections and materials 30-35m?
1 100m each for preparation 30-35m?
1 100m each for demonstrations & practical 70-75m?
Chemistry
1 100m for theory and practical work 80-85m?
1 100m for preparation 30-35m?
1 room for collections and materials 30-35m?
2 rooms for science groupe ‘each 30-35m?
1 room for photography 20-25m?
Domestic science
Vkitehon 70-75m?
1 classroomidining room 30-40m?
Rooms for provisions, materials and
household appliances 20-40m?
1 washroomichanging room 36-20m?
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1 drawing studio 80-85m?
2 rooms for crafts 60-65m?
2 rooms for materials each 20-25m?
4 washroomichanging room 46-20m?
100m for textile design 70-75m2
1 musie room, 65-T0m?
1 storeroom 15-20?
Language lab
1 100m for language teaching system 80-85m?
1 room for materials and equipment 10-15m?
3 rooms for teaching materials each 10-15?
1 room for schoo! library 70-75m?
1 room for pupils’ committee 15-20m?
1 recreation room to accommodate @ maximum
of half the total no. of pupils at 1mpupi
Administration
1 staffroom {meeting room) 80-852
1 staff study (staff ibrery) 100-105?
{or can be combined)
1 office for headteacher 20-252
1 office for deputy head 20-25?
1 office 15-20m?
1 room for meeting parents (doubles as sickroom) 20-25?
1 caretakers room (also for milk distribution) 20-25?
Sport
Gymnasium (per 10-18 classes or part of)
1 exercise area of 15 x 27m
Sports ground according to requirements
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SCHOOLS
Cloakroom facilities can be decentralised by allocating
space outside the classrooms but directly linked to them,
‘The number of toilets, urinals and wash-basins required,
based on total number of pupils and separated according
10 sex, should be as set out in the focal schoo! building
‘Quidelines (e.g. ~ 63). Sanitary installations with direct
daylight and ventilation are preferable, and there must be
separate entrances for boys and girls. Examples of
different toilet facilites for schools are shown in ()-
Horizontal and vertical circulation usually doubles as
‘an emergency escape route. Escape routes must have @
clear width of min, 11/180 people, but min. width of
corridors in classroom areas is 2.00m of 1.25m for less
than 180 people. Stairs in classroom areas must be
1.25m, other escape routes 1.0m. Max. length of escape
routes: 25m measured in a steaight line from the stairwell
door to the furthest workplace, oF 30m in an indirect line
to the centre of the room. Capacity of stairs is dependent
fon number of users, average occupancy, etc. Width of
stairs: 0.80m/100 people (minimum 1.25m, max. 2.50)
Alternatively: 0.10m/15 people. (Only the top floor is
calculated at 100% occupancy, remaining floors at 50%.)
General-purpose teaching area includes standard
Classrooms, supplementary classrooms, extra-large
Classrooms, rooms for special courses, rooms for
teaching languages and social studies, language labs,
rooms for teaching material, maps and ather ancillary
‘Space requirements: classroom for traditional teaching
2.00m2/pupil; for teaching in sets 3.00m%/pupil, for open
plan teaching 4.50m%iplace including ancillary areas
heeded for each subject
Standard room shape: rectangular or square (12x20,
12% 18, 12% 12, 1210}; with a max. room depth of 7.20m
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Floor areas are: traditional classroom, 1.80-2.00m/
pupil: open plan 3.00-8,00m*ipupil. The clear height
should be 2.70-3.40m,
Language labs should be within or directly related to
the general-purpose teaching area, and close to media
centre and library. Approximately 30 language lab. places
per 1000 pupils will be needed ~@) - 69. The size of LT
Ulistentalk) and LSR listenfalkirecord) labs is. approx.
Bom2: booths 1x2m, number of placesilab. 24-30, ie
48-60mz, plus ancillary spaces (e.g. studio, recording
‘oom, archive for teachers’ and pupils’ tapes). Artificially
lit internal language labs with an environmental control
system are also possible.
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Science area includes rooms for teaching of theory and
practice, practicals, preparation and collections,
Photographic studios and labs. Classrooms for biology.
Physics and chemistry 2.50mtiplace. For lectures and
demonstrations in practical work 4.50m/place including
special-purpose ancillary space but not including ancillary
Room sizes for demonstrations and precticals in
chemistry and biology, physics, or combinations should be
70-801? (D ldeall, for physis, biology and chemistry
lectures (possibly including demonstrations) 60m? is
needed, with fixed raked seating. Second entrancefexit.
Possibility of internal classroom with artificial lighting
Room for practical work, group work in biology and
physics and as well as interdiseiplinary work, space
divisible into smaller units. 80m? per individual room or
space.
Fooms for preparation, collections and materials for
individual subjects or combinations of subjects. Total of
30-40 or 70m? depending on the size of the school and the
science area Internal rooms with artificial light allowable.
Fooms for photographic work and photographic labs ave
best associated with the science rooms. Ideally, they should
be in the form of a studio, witha lobby between the ab and
teaching area. Dark room with areas for printing (1
enlarging table for 2-3 pupils, combined with wet
processing places), for developing negatives and rooms or
farea for loading fil,
Position of rooms: best north-facing with constant room
temperature. Space required depends on number of pupils,
or 6-14 pupils per group, at least 3-4m? per
workplace. Type of photo lab depends on areas and sizes
‘© one-room lab 20-30m?, minimum size with separate
bay of 1.50-2.0m for loading film.
‘+ two-room lab 30-40m?, consisting of lit room, light
Tock and dark room (positive and negative work, fi
loading room 2m,
+ three-room lab, printing room, lit room with
necessary light locks, light locks 1-2m? without
furniture, dark room lamps only
For exhibitions, etc, shared use of other rooms is po
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