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3.03 IDV
Interior Design Vocabulary 8
| 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. |