The leading resource for student and professional kitchen designerscompletely revised and updated
Kitchen Planning is an essential reference for any designer working in the kitchen field, containing everything a professional needs to know to design kitchens that are convenient, functional, and efficient, and that meet the needs of today's lifestyles. Based on the National Kitchen and Bath Association's Kitchen and Bathroom Planning Guidelines and the related Access Standards, this book presents the best practices developed by the Association's committee of professionals through extensive research.
This Second Edition has been completely revised and redesigned throughout, with new full-color photographs and illustrations and a special emphasis on client needs, research, and references to industry information. Features include:
- New and expanded information on universal design and sustainable design
- The 2012 edition of the NKBA Planning Guidelines with Access Standards and up-to-date applications of the 2012 International Residential Code®
- New information about storage, cabinet construction, and specifying cabinets
- Metric measurement equivalents included throughout
- A companion website with forms and teaching resources for instructors
Table of Contents:
Preface xiii
Acknowledgments xv
Chapter 1 Kitchen History and Trends 1
A Brief History of the Kitchen 1
Kitchen Design Research 6
Major Kitchen Trends through the 2000s 15
Demographic and Population Trends 24
Housing Trends and Consumer Preferences 27
Current and Continuing Design Trends 28
Summary 44
Review Questions 44
References 44
Chapter 2 Infrastructure Considerations 47
Codes 47
Structural Issues 48
Doors and Windows 52
Plumbing 58
Noise 62
Summary 67
Table of Contents
Review Questions 67
Chapter 3 Environmental and Sustainability Considerations 69
Sustainable Design and Building 69
Choosing Sustainable Products 70
Green Building Programs 72
Sustainable Certification Programs 75
Energy Issues and Building Codes 78
Water 80
Water Quality Standards 80
Efficient and Sustainable Use of Water 84
Air Quality 89
Source Control 89
Moisture and Indoor Air Quality 92
Waste Management in the Home 97
Summary 101
Review Questions 102
Chapter 4 Human Factors and Universal Design Implications 103
Anthropometry 104
Ergonomic and Universal Design 110
Access Codes, Laws, and Standards 119
Summary 121
Review Questions 122
References 122
Chapter 5 Assessing Needs 123
The Design Process 123
Interviewing the Client 124
Getting To Know Your Client (Form 1) 125
Getting to Know Your Client’s Home (Form 2) 133
Activities in the Kitchen (Form 3) 134
Storage in the Kitchen (Form 4) 142
Your Client’s Kitchen (Forms 5 and 6) 159
The Job Site (Forms 7 through 11) 182
Preparing the Client 193
Ready For the Design Program? 193
Summary 194
Review Questions 194
Chapter 6 Kitchen Planning 195
Location and Types of Kitchens 195
The Center Concept 203
General Kitchen Design 206
Sink Center 210
Refrigeration Center 218
Cooking Centers 221
Combining Centers 229
Storage 235
Serving and Dining 251
That’s Entertaining 256
A Kitchen Where You Need It 260
Summary 262
Review Questions 263
Chapter 7 Mechanical Planning 265
Electrical Planning 265
Gas 269
Heating 270
Cooling 274
Water Heating 275
Ventilation 278
Lighting 285
Summary 300
Review Questions 300
Chapter 8 Accessibility in Practice 301
Universal Design versus Accessibility: Further Clarification 301
Characteristics of Specific Users 302
Addressing Differences 306
Access Design Considerations 308
Summary 347
Review Questions 347
Chapter 9 More Than a Kitchen 349
The Family Foyer or Mudroom 349
Home Planning Center 355
A Laundry Area 361
A Craft/Hobby Area 369
A Gardening Area 371
Social Spaces 374
Summary 378
Review Questions 379
Chapter 10 Putting It All Together 381
The Design Process 381
The Design Program 383
The Design Drawing 387
A Sample Design Drawing 391
Putting It All Together—A Sample Project 402
Summary 413
Review Questions 413
Appendix: Kitchen Planning Guidelines with Access Standards 415
Glossary 455
Resources 465
Index 469
About the Author :
The NATIONAL KITCHEN & BATH ASSOCIATION is the only nonprofit trade association dedicated exclusively to the kitchen and bath industry and is the leading source of information and education for professionals in the field. With more than 50,000 members, it has provided valuable resources for industry professionals, students, and consumers for more than fifty years.
