Kitchen Planning: Guidelines, Codes, Standards

Kitchen Planning
About the National Kitchen & Bath Association
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
1 Kitchen History, Research, and Trends
	A Brief History of the Kitchen
		The Colonial Kitchen
		The Modern Kitchen
		The Victorian Kitchen
		Standardization: The 1900s
	Kitchen Design Research
		Early Studies
		Studies at Midcentury
		Kitchen Research in the 1990s
		Virginia Tech Kitchen Research
	Major Kitchen Trends through the 2000s
		Early 1900s
		The 1920s
		The 1930s
		The 1940s
		The 1950s
		The 1960s
		The 1970s
		The 1980s
		The 1990s
		The 2000s and Beyond
	Demographic and Population Trends
		U.S. Population Growth
		Household Growth
		Household Composition
		Population Diversity
		An Aging Population
		Health and Wellness
	Housing Trends and Consumer Preferences
	Current and Continuing Design Trends
		Space Usage Trends
		Environmental Awareness Trends
		Activity Trends
		Location Trends
		Appliance Trends
		Cabinetry Trends
		Color and Finish Trends
		Material Trends
		Countertop and Floor Trends
		Storage Trends
		Fixture Trends
	Summary
	Review Questions
	References
2 Infrastructure Considerations
	Codes
	Structural Issues
		Floors
		Walls
	Doors and Windows
		Door Choices
		Windows
	Plumbing
		Plumbing Fixtures
		Water Delivery
		Drain/Waste/Vent Pipes
		Septic Systems
		Hot Water and Filtered Water
	NOISE
		Reduce the Sound Generated
		Buffer the Noisy Spaces
		Sound‐Insulating Construction Techniques
	Summary
	REVIEW QUESTIONS
3 Environmental and Sustainability Considerations
	Sustainable Design and Building
	Choosing Sustainable Products
	GREEN BUILDING PROGRAMS
	Sustainable Certification Programs
		Specifying Certified Products and Materials
	Energy Issues and Building Codes
	Water
	Water Quality Standards
		Primary Drinking Water Standards
		Secondary Drinking Water Standards
		Other Water Contaminants
		Water Quality Testing
		Solving Water Quality Problems
		Water Treatment Equipment
	Efficient and Sustainable Use of Water
		Faucets
		Hot Water
		Water‐Using Appliances
		Water Leaks
		Graywater
	Air Quality
	Source Control
		Indoor Air Quality and Construction
		Renovation Hazards
		Air Cleaning
	Moisture and Indoor Air Quality
		Moisture in Kitchens
		Hidden Condensation
		Molds, Moisture, and Health
		Preventing Moisture Problems
	Waste Management in the Home
		Planning for Waste in the Kitchen
		A Recycling Center
	Summary
	Review Questions
4 Human Factors and Universal Design Foundation
	Anthropometry
		Structural Anthropometry
		Functional Anthropometry
	Ergonomic and Universal Design
		History and State of the Art
		Dispelling Myths
	Access Codes, Laws, and Standards
		American National Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities (ICC A117.1)
		Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS)
		Fair Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines
		Safe Harbors
		Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines and the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design
	Summary
	Review Questions
	References
5 Assessing Needs
	The Design Process
	Interviewing the Client
		Prepare for the Interview
		Needs Assessment Forms
		Personal Information
	Getting to Know Your Client (Form 1)
	Getting to Know Your Client's Home (FORM 2)
		Type of Home
		Home Tour
		The Home of the Future
		Activities in the Kitchen (FORM 3)
		Storage in the Kitchen (FORM 4)
	Your Client's Kitchen (Forms 5 and 6)
		Cabinetry, Surfaces, and Kitchen Features
		Appliances
		Client Preferences and Specifications
		Budget
	The Job Site (FORMS 7 through 11)
		New Construction
		Remodeling
		Dimensions
	Preparing the Client
	Ready for the Design Program?
	Summary
	Review Questions
6 Kitchen Planning
	Location and Types of Kitchens
		Location of Kitchen
		Types of Kitchens
		Size of Kitchens
		Sustainability Concerns
	THE CENTER CONCEPT
		Designing Kitchen Centers
		Background on the Guidelines
		Access Standards
	General Kitchen Design
		Design Recommendations for Traffic and Work Aisles
		Guidelines and Access Standards for Traffic and Work Aisles
	Sink Center
		Activities
		Design Recommendations for the Sink Center
		Guidelines and Access Standards for Sink Center
	Refrigeration Center
		Design Recommendations for Refrigeration Center
		Guidelines and Access Standards for Refrigeration Center
	Cooking Centers
		Design Recommendations for Surface Cooking
		Design Recommendations for Microwave Cooking
		Design Recommendations for Oven Cooking
		Guidelines and Access Standards for Cooking Centers
	Combining Centers
		Arranging the Centers
		Counter Areas
		Guidelines and Access Standards for Work Arrangements and Counter Areas
	Storage
		Kitchen Cabinetry
		Amount of Storage
		Guidelines and Access Standards for Storage
	Serving and Dining
		Design Recommendations for Serving
		Design Recommendations for Dining
		Guidelines and Access Standards for Serving and Dining
	That's Entertaining
		Kitchens for Caterers
		Outdoor Kitchens
	A Kitchen Where You Need It
		Morning Kitchen
		Mini‐Kitchen
		Considerations
	Summary
	Review Questions
7 Mechanical Planning
	Electrical Planning
		Codes
		Wiring
		Receptacles
		Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters
		Communications
	Gas
	Heating
		Types of Heaters
		Considerations for the Kitchen
	Cooling
		Natural Cooling
		Mechanical Cooling
	Water Heating
		Selection Considerations
		Ventilation
		Choosing the Type of Ventilation System
		Ventilation Efficiency
		Noise
		Controls and Features
	Lighting
		Natural or Daylighting
		Artificial Lighting
		General or Ambient Lighting
		Task Lighting
		Accent Lighting
		Lamps
		New Package Labeling
		Lighting Fixtures
		Lighting Safety
	Summary
	Review Questions
8 Accessibility in Practice
	Universal Design versus Accessibility: Further Clarification
	Characteristics of Specific Users
		Sensory Characteristics
		Perception and Cognition Characteristics
		Physical Characteristics
	Addressing Differences
	Access Design Considerations
		Kitchen Configuration, Entry, and Circulation
		Lighting and Electrical in the Kitchen
		Sink and Preparation Center
		Refrigeration Center
		Cooking Center
		Serving and Dining Center
	Summary
	Review Questions
9 More Than a Kitchen
	The Family Foyer or Mudroom
		Designing the Family Foyer/Mudroom
		Design Details
		Home Planning Center
		Locating the Home Planning Center
		The Desk Area
		Household Communications
		Computer Workstation
	A Laundry Area
		What Type of Laundry?
		Laundry Equipment
		Utility Service
		Space Planning in the Laundry Area
	A Craft/Hobby Area
	A Gardening Area
		Planning the Indoor Garden Area
		A Growing Area
	Social Spaces
		Options for Kitchen Social Spaces
		Designing the Kitchen Sitting Area
	Summary
	Review Questions
10 Putting It All Together
	The Design Process
	The Design Program
		Goals and Purpose
		Objectives
		Activities and Relationships
	The Design Drawing
		Templates
		Room Outline
		Visual Diagrams
		Three Dimensions and Vertical Relationships
	A Sample Design Drawing
		Priority Areas
		Finishing the Floor Plan
		Vertical Relationships
		Evaluating and Checking
	Putting It All Together—A Sample Project
		A Sample Design Program
		The Design Solution
	Summary
	Review Questions
Appendix A Kitchen Planning Guidelines with Access Standards
Glossary
Resources
Index