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3.03 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bubble diagram | A type of concept map that uses ovals and circles to represent rooms and their relationships within the diagram of a building footprint |
| Block diagram | A diagram that refines the shapes of the bubbles into rooms and more clearly align the shapes and their locations within the building structure |
| Circulation pattern | The routes people follow as they move from one place to another within a space |
| Traffic pattern | The patterns in which users move within a space |
| Private zone | Spaces allocated to private living |
| Public/Social zone | Public areas that include the entry, living room, great room, dining room, and guest bathroom |
| Work zone | Highly functional areas where any type of work occurs |
| Open floor plan | Multiple rooms combined into one big room that is separated by furniture arrangements. Applies only to common areas |
| Closed floor plan | Each room is separated by walls and hallways |
| Semi-open floor plan | A hybrid mix of open and closed floor plans, a plan with two rooms that are open to each other instead of three, designs may include partial walls, cased doorways, or l-shaped rooms |
| Chroma therapy | A type of light therapy that uses colored light to create soothing effects |
| Primary bathroom | A full bathroom that is only accessible through the master bedroom |
| En-suite bathroom | A bathroom that is directly connected to a bedroom |
| Jack and Jill bathroom | A full bathroom with two or more entrances, usually from two bedrooms on either side of the bathroom |
| Conversation grouping | An arrangement of furniture that fosters communication among users |
| Flex room | A room within a home that can change usage to meet or suit any need |
| Work triangle | The historic three major work areas: sink, cooktop/oven, and refrigerator |
| Island | A free standing piece of cabinetry that is placed in a kitchen to supplement countertop space |
| Peninsula | A cabinet or series of cabinets that are only connected to the main body of the kitchen on one side |
| Mudroom | A small room or entryway where footwear, outerwear and misc. items can be removed/stored before entering a house |