| | Pevmthatcean than @, ttc ht oe ‘ceseent,drink e meat dah ice eran, sparking, Ho HOO HOA ao asa U 8] L 3 ef ot i $ a , © stein space aqiratersnac —(Q) tnrunspece reader mace syn anoeren 154 ROOMS: ving Areas Dining rooms Dining rooms ful communication, socal and prestige functions, ‘They form a cenital pat of the (Communa) ie within @ home. ‘The spectrum ranges from a breakfast/snack bar In the Kitchen to the occupants of the house taking meats together to cing with quests (n a separate dining oom). The requrements for the {design and spatial layout ofthe dning areas are comespondingly vated, The ding table may well be considered the central point ‘of oganisation nthe home ->p. 150.©. ‘Minimum requirements, ‘The dining area shouldbe ae out to accommodate the anticipated size of the housshold. It should always offer spac for at least 4 people. Spatial layout Dining areas are normaly oriented to the south or wast A drect Connection to the kitchen (or pantry) Is practical. itis good to provide for extension (with sliding partons etc) for special events. Dining areas should have access to the baleony or terrace Hf possible Ia separate breakfast area is desired, this Is best placed tothe south or east ofthe house it is stein tha keen, i wil requis Aadltonal storage and movement areas, Equlpment and space requirements Inorderta be able to eat comfotaby, a person needs atable area Df approx. 60 x 40 cm ~> @, This results insufficient clstance from a neighbour and room for a complete place setting. The ‘cenire of the table should have a 20 om stip for plates, pots and bows [A snack area can be formed trom a pul-out table with a height (f 70-75 em > @. i there is room, a folding table xed to a free “standing cupboard isa good solution. A movement area of &0 cm |s quired tothe lt and right ofthe table, [A space-saving kitchen bar alsa has depth of 40 cm, but needs Jess space because of the projection of 16 cm. Special bar stools for chars are nooded in tis case -> @ + @. A dining area Inthe Istohen needs an amount of space according to the layout, but can often replace a dining room, ‘A comfortable round dining table has a clameter of min, 0:80 m, though 1.10-1.25 m would be preferable. ‘Acormer bench wit tabletakes up less space than ary other dining area layout. more than three people are to be accommodated, the movement area increases by 80 cm per seating place, Dining table lighting should avold glare. (Bgednrgremmir —[&-Reee] [iseeand] waar [Ose | Ae (nth ee lsetoce | [mee | em | Com’ | try [oar —Yrosen| ee (Slesleneae [sseae—[10 | 10 |rez0| saa sb ae [sees [iss |= soot (a9 lemmas Baws ee Tepe otf ofl leeiraocntoswim arcs pease | 2seane_l2x0|-__[seoeto ssa] "8s cam tt At teens arg oa Sie (2 a atih pa pug @ eri spac egestas Souza © oeygaeecee ‘be opens230+: © reset ton ROOMS Living Aras Open-air areas The attractiveness of housing can be considerably enhanced ‘through open-air areas (balconies, logos and terraces) adjoining the rooms. nthe summer these offer a desirable extension of ving space for retain, lounging, sleeping, reading and eating, and can also afer an extanded working area or an easly supervised open- ‘a play area fr clan, Balconies, loggias and terraces are & part of th living areas, for which they are normally caleulated a 25-80% =» housing area regulation, p. 188. ‘They generaly have a spatial relationship to living and working ‘areas and dining rooms {with mare than one open area, this can ‘also include bedrooms, ktchens etc). Good exentation (compass rection, vow), sufficient sizo and protection from overlooking, holse and weather (wind, rain, strong sunshine) are decisive for ‘the quay of open areas. ‘Toe space requled for the parapet (and ts planting) has to be included in the functionally required depth Comer balconies + © ofr privacy and wind protection, and are more comfortable than open balconies -> @. Open balconies should therfore be protected on the weather side. Recessed balconies (loggias) -+ © cniarge tho extomal wall area of the adjoining rooms (causing heat lose) but offer the nearest to an ‘open-air room’. From plan stage, offset balconies provice excellent protection against overlooking and wind > @ ~ @. qd = . i @ acerca string @_ Daal wm arr ft t qd I g ad) : i = Ha fe i H i @ Pecese acer at oan he © ceoystconiteir cing =a © sera 9p we =k 1c | a od (it) a8 — 1 a ot} 4 Qs o a5 versspume @ hetetotey ae smereepocre © son onvony ord roase pa a en an 155ROOMS Living Areas Conservatories Conservatories project from living rooms with thir large glazing areas. Originally they were heated by sunshine, naturally vntlated S@ - @ and sorved as climatic buffer zones and to preserve plants in the cold part of the year. ‘Nowadays conservatories are mostly seen as an extension of ving space, and used particularly in the spring and autumn, I equipped ‘with appropriate addtional eating and automatic ventilation, thoy ‘can accommodate sub-tropical pints. In many cases they are part Of the heated buling volume with corresponding requirements for hor outer envelope, © rxrcrosontey2m} © 029 trea mon oer ust seat onto sn Wainer re. © exe oncom menos ern © Winteteom cate aon }— 22001 — 300 ROOMS ving Areas Living areas are categorised Into those with shared rooms ving {and dining rooms, Ktehens) and individual (private) rooms for one ftw people (parents (becom, chicken's room, guest room ‘This diferomlation leads to the conventional room layouts, particularly in commercial house buldng But the way living areas are actualy used Is much more complex {and varied. Bedrooms today are often used for work, play and relaxation and thus have sore ofthe functions of shared rooms, This makes the fiting out ofan individual room withln a house as 2 smal apartment worth considering, ©: an individual room which can be used fr a flexible range Cf functions. thas an area of approx. 13m, Including movement ‘areas sultable for a whoolchar and possibo extension onto an (pen balcony. 3 © ~ : bedrooms with minimal space of approx. 18 ri? (as Baronts' room or twin bedroom) and approx. 8 rm? (ainle room. ‘These would normaly be aligned to east oF southeast (parents) (oF South fo west (children) and separated rom the Ising room in another pat of the home, = @ the options fora generous twin bedroom of 16.5 mé, which ‘could be parttioned (for example, for chicren as they grow up) } ©: 2 small, independent individual area with shower room and separate cupboard zone. ‘The conventional ving room as a shared residential room and rosigius fac of the house for vistors is increasingly developing Into.a mulfUnetional communications zone, which nas to serve @ cmc tirgrecm wn seg ee 187 sidental PiROOMS Living Areasfi Ra © Feesetng waracbe manos ‘Seber ansstone © creer q © owrinwrsece and ner th nse © scion rtvomive ROOMS Living Areas. Wardrobes and inen cupboards Contents (example) For men For women 8 suits Bul 6 coats sOcoats 8 Jackets jackets 12 pairs trousers 20 dresoee 20 shits rsaKins 45 Tshirts 18 blouses 42 jumpers 20%0ps 4 pairs pyaras 48 )umpers 8 pais shoo 18 pairs trousersfeggings 2 hats 6 pyiamas/ighteresses 10 pais shoes hats ‘Sundry items ' sheets 8 duvet covers 12 pillows and cases 8 bath towels 8 hand towels Details and fitting out Wardrobes and nen cupboards are an essential pat offing out ‘ahome. They serve to store (arger) items of clothing, linen, shoss| ‘and suitcases, and are nocmally situate inthe bedkoom. ‘The essential elements of a wardrobe are a drawer unit, a hanging rail and acitonal shelves. It can ba a free-standing wardrobe -» @, builtin wardrobe (wall cupboer, single or ‘double wardrobe constructions) ~» @ - @ or inthe frm ofa walk: In warcrobe or eressing oom > @ -@. Built-in wardrobe wall units > © ars useful as partitions between bedrooms. in small rooms space can be optimally used with ‘cupboards built ito wall niches -> @ with continuous flooring (and slicing door), \When determining @ houses layout, appropriate space should be planned for Free-standing (movable) wardrobes are sultable for fing out ented Rats, and Guin wardrobes are often desired in ‘owner-occupied houses and fs. \When wardrobes are sted along extemal wals, care should bo talon that the thorralineultion Is acequate and that ventilation is provided, Walkin wardrobe siso. requico appropriate ventiation + @. @ weerxcersera cm rot tires string 159