Space Planning Key Terms List

A Bubble diagram is a visual representation used to organize information. Which of the following best describes a Bubble diagram?

• 1. A diagram that uses ovals and circles to represent rooms and their relationships within the diagram of a building footprint

• A diagram that uses lines and arrows to show the flow of processes.

• A diagram that uses bars to compare quantities.

• A diagram that uses pie slices to represent proportions.

A Block diagram is a graphical representation of a system showing the system's components and their relationships.

• A detailed schematic of electronic circuits

• 1. A diagram that refines the shapes of the bubbles into rooms and more clearly align the shapes and their locations within the building structure.

• A flowchart of a computer program

• A blueprint of a building

What is a Circulation pattern?

• A type of pattern using in interior design

• A method for seting up chairs

• 1. The routes people follow as they move from one place to another within a space

• A style of interior design

A Traffic pattern is:

• A design of roadways and intersections

• 1. The patterns in which users move within a space

• A set of rules for driving

• A system for moving furniture

A Private zone is:

• a public area accessible to everyone

• a restricted area with limited access

• a zone with no specific rules

• an area open for public events

A Public/Social zone is an area where:

• people interact and socialize

• only private meetings are held

• no interaction is allowed

• only family gatherings occur

A Work zone is:

• 1. highly functional areas where any type of work occurs

• an area of a home under construction

• a zone for parking vehicles

• a restricted area for security purposes

An Open floor plan is:

• A layout with separate rooms for each function

• A design that combines multiple spaces into a single area

• A plan with closed and defined spaces

• A blueprint for outdoor landscaping

A Closed floor plan is characterized by:

• Open spaces with minimal walls

• Separate rooms with walls and doors

• A combination of open and closed spaces

• Outdoor living areas

A Semi-open floor plan is a design concept that combines which of the following features?

• Completely open spaces with no walls

• Traditional closed rooms with doors

• Partially open spaces with some partitions

• Outdoor and indoor spaces combined