Lesson 1Parking space dimensions for single-car driveways and covered carportsCovers standard parking space dimensions for single-car driveways and carports. Includes vehicle envelopes, manoeuvring space, structural posts, drainage slopes, and relations to entries, footpaths, and property lines.
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 correct citation and documentation of dimensional sources. Compares codes, manufacturer data, and reference texts, and demonstrates annotating drawings with traceable notes for permitting and coordination.
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 egress rules for bedrooms and basements. Covers light and ventilation ratios, well dimensions, ladder requirements, and coordination with structural framing.
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 typical bathroom sizes for half, three-quarter, and full baths. Reviews fixture spacing, door swings, turning areas, and ADA-influenced clearances, ensuring safe, comfortable, and code-compliant residential bathroom layouts.
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 required clearances for interior and exterior doors. Includes pocket and sliding systems, swing conflicts, hardware envelopes, and accessibility thresholds for compliant residential 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 standard kitchen layouts and work triangle concepts. Details appliance clearances, counter runs, aisle widths, and ergonomic reach ranges, ensuring efficient, safe, and code-aware residential 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 benchmark bedroom sizes and layouts for single, double, and master suites. Covers furniture planning, circulation, closet placement, window and door locations, and code-driven egress and ventilation requirements.
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 circulation widths, including accessible routes. Addresses pinch points, door conflicts, turning spaces, and strategies to maintain compliant, comfortable movement through residential 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 recommended sizes for laundry rooms, utility storage, and closets. Addresses appliance footprints, service clearances, ventilation, shelving depths, and strategies to integrate storage into tight residential 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 key residential code families and how to locate dimensional rules. Focuses on IRC and ADA guidance for rooms, routes, and fixtures, training learners to read, interpret, and cross-check code diagrams.
Scope of IRC for one- and two-family homesADA and Fair Housing overlapsLocating dimensional tables and figuresInterpreting exceptions and notesCoordinating local amendments
