IDF Terms 3.03

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What is a bubble diagram in interior design?

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A concept map using ovals and circles to represent rooms and their relationships.

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What is a block diagram used for in interior design?

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To refine the shapes of bubbles into rooms and align them within the building structure

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What is a circulation pattern in interior design?

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The routes people follow as they move from one place to another

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How does a traffic pattern differ from a circulation pattern?

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Traffic patterns show the routes for people to move, while circulation patterns refer to general flow.

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What defines a private zone in interior design?

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Spaces allocated for private living, such as bedrooms and bathrooms

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What is included in a public/social zone of a home?

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Entryway, living room, dining room, and guest bathroom

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What characterizes a work zone in a home?

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Highly functional areas where any type of work occurs

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What is an open floor plan?

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A design where multiple rooms are combined into one large space, separated by furniture.

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What is a closed floor plan?

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A design where rooms are separated by walls and hallways.

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What is a semi-open floor plan?

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A hybrid design combining elements of both open and closed floor plans.