Housing

Question 1

3 Types of Lighting

Answer 1

1. General lighting
2. Task lighting
3. Accent lighting

Question 2

2 Disadvantages of a Closed plan

Answer 2

1. Makes home feel small
2. Makes communication difficult

Question 3

What is a Open Plan?

Answer 3

Minimum fixed, floor top ceiling partioning and maximum open spaces

Question 4

3 Basic Rules for Good Lighting

Answer 4

1. Have enough light
2. Avoid glare(the casue of eye strain)
3. Use light colours on walls, ceilings, floors

Question 5

3 Basic Rules for Traffic Paths

Answer 5

1. Should have enough space for safe and free movement
2. Paths should be short and direct
3. People should be able to pass through without disturbing other activities

Question 6

3 Basic Rules of Zoning

Answer 6

1. Any floor plan should have all 3 zones
2. Zones should not be split
3. People should not have to cross through the middle of a zone

Question 7

What is a Storage Plan?

Answer 7

A floor plan that shows all the built in storage

Question 8

What is a Traffic Path?

Answer 8

Refers to how people move around your home

Question 9

What is a Flexible House Plan?

Answer 9

A house plan that can be changed to suit your needs

Question 10

Advantage of a Closed Plan

Answer 10

Privacy

Question 11

3 types of Zones

Answer 11

1. Work zone
2. Private zone
3. Social zone

Question 12

What is a Lighting Plan?

Answer 12

A floor plan that shows all the electrical outlets and lighting fixtures

Question 13

What is a Closed Plan?

Answer 13

Divided space into specific rooms for specific activities

Question 14

What is a Furniture Plan?

Answer 14

A floor plan that shows all the furniture in each room

Question 15

3 Characteristics of a Economical House Plan

Answer 15

1. Compact and practical
2. Simple
3. Comfortable and Functional

Question 16

3 Advantages of a Open Plan

Answer 16

1. Spaciousness
2. Diverse use of space
3. Convenient and functional