Lesson 1Parking space dimensions for single-car driveways and covered carportsCovers standard parking space sizes for single-car driveways and carports. Includes vehicle space, turning area, support columns, slope for water flow, and links to entrances, footpaths, and boundaries.
Typical passenger vehicle envelopesSingle driveway width and lengthCarport bay width and post spacingBacking and turning maneuver areasSlope, drainage, and snow storageLesson 2How to correctly cite and document sources: codes, manufacturer tables, and authoritative reference texts (IRC, AIA, NAHB, NFPA)Teaches proper citation and documentation of dimension sources. Compares building codes, maker specs, and reference books, and demonstrates annotating drawings with traceable notes for approvals and teamwork.
Prioritizing codes versus guidelinesUsing manufacturer cut sheetsReferencing IRC, AIA, NAHB, NFPADrawing notes and keynoting methodsMaintaining a project source logLesson 3Standard window sizes, sill heights, and egress requirements for bedrooms and basementsExplains standard window sizes, sill heights, and escape rules for bedrooms and basements. Covers light and air ratios, pit sizes, ladder needs, and matching with frame structures.
Standard window module sizesBedroom egress window criteriaBasement egress wells and laddersSill heights and guard conditionsLight and ventilation area ratiosLesson 4Typical bathroom dimensions and fixture clearances: half, three-quarter, and full bathroomsDetails common bathroom sizes for half, three-quarter, and full baths. Reviews fitting spacing, door swings, turning space, and accessibility clearances, ensuring safe, comfy, and code-compliant home bathroom designs.
Minimum half bath footprintsShower and tub clearancesToilet compartment sizing rulesLavatory spacing and counter depthTurning radii and door swing checksLesson 5Standard door sizes and clearances: interior, exterior, pocket, sliding, and accessibility thresholdsDefines standard door sizes and needed clearances for inside and outside doors. Covers pocket and sliding types, swing issues, hardware space, and access thresholds for compliant home design.
Common interior door leaf sizesExterior entry and patio doorsPocket and sliding door constraintsLatch side and approach clearancesThreshold heights and transitionsLesson 6Typical kitchen layouts and work triangle standards, clearances for appliance access and cabinetryExplores common kitchen layouts and work triangle ideas. Details appliance space, counter lengths, walkway widths, and reach zones, ensuring efficient, safe, and code-conscious home kitchen planning.
Work triangle and work zonesMinimum counter frontage rulesAppliance door swing envelopesAisle widths for one and two cooksTall unit and corner cabinet planningLesson 7Minimum comfortable bedroom sizes and layouts: single, double, and master bedroom benchmarksDefines standard bedroom sizes and layouts for single, double, and master rooms. Covers furniture arrangement, movement, cupboard placement, window and door spots, and code-based escape and air needs.
Minimum single bedroom dimensionsStandard double bedroom proportionsMaster suite zoning and privacyFurniture clearances and circulationCloset placement and door swingsLesson 8Minimum corridor and circulation widths including accessible route considerationsDefines minimum corridor and pathway widths, including access routes. Addresses tight spots, door clashes, turning areas, and ways to keep compliant, comfortable flow in home plans.
Typical hall and corridor widthsAccessible route minimum clearancesDoor swing and corridor interactionTurning spaces at corners and nodesManaging pinch points in remodelsLesson 9Laundry, storage and closet size guidelines and recommended clearancesExplains suggested sizes for laundry rooms, utility storage, and cupboards. Covers machine footprints, service space, air flow, shelf depths, and fitting storage into compact home floor plans.
Washer and dryer footprintsService and maintenance clearancesReach ranges for shelving and rodsWalk-in and reach-in closet depthsVentilation and moisture control zonesLesson 10Understanding applicable building codes and where to find ADA and IRC guidance for residential dimensionsIntroduces main home code sets and locating dimension rules. Focuses on IRC and ADA advice for rooms, paths, and fittings, training to read, understand, and verify code illustrations.
Scope of IRC for one- and two-family homesADA and Fair Housing overlapsLocating dimensional tables and figuresInterpreting exceptions and notesCoordinating local amendments
