INTD 133 - Kitchen and Bath Basics

Week

Unit, Topic, Class Activity

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1

NKBA drafting standards (lettering, line weights, and dimensioning) for kitchen and bathroom plans and interpretive drawings.

2

Building codes and accessibility and health issues for kitchen and bath design

3

Building structure and how it affects kitchen and bathroom design.

4

Mechanical systems and how they should be incorporated into kitchen and bathroom design. Plumbing systems. Heating Ventilation and Air Condition systems.

5

Mechanical systems and how they should be incorporated into kitchen and bathroom design . Electrical / Lighting systems.

6

Cabinetry and interior fittings.  Standard  construction, terminology and  customization. Manufacturers and  retailers.

7

Kitchen Project Kitchen fixtures and appliances. Small appliances. Manufacturers and Retailers

8

Design: Safety rules and guidelines for the kitchen. Design: Kitchen space planning and Human Ergonomic principles. 

9

Basic Kitchen space planning  and Subtraction Method                                

10-11

 Kitchen design for various family types (one primary cook). Client requirements and Design restrictions. Mechanical /Construction plan, and interpretive drawings    

12

Bathroom Project. Bathroom  fixtures. Manufacturers and Retailers. Design: Safety rules and guidelines for the bathroom. 

13

Basic bathroom space planning  and Subtraction Method  

14-15

Bathroom remodeling Client requirements and Design restrictions. Mechanical /Construction plan, and interpretive drawings  

16

Final exam, final project. Research folders