ACH 206 - Kitchen and Bath Design

4 credit hours - Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly; one term.
Gain an overview of Kitchen and Bath Design. Interpret program and code requirements for basic kitchen and bath facilities in residential settings. Address finishes, appliance options, various building shells and budget constraints. Design kitchens and baths following the guidelines of NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association) with additional consideration for ADA (The Americans with Disability Act) and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). Lab fee $40.

Prerequisite(s): ACH 202 or ACH 204 or ACH 211 or permission of department chair.

Location(s) Typically Offered: Online (OL)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:

Interpret criteria for creating solutions in kitchens and baths.
Design kitchens and baths for residential use.
Design kitchenes and baths for commercial use following universal and ADA requirements.
Draw design plans using CADD.
Evaluate appliances and fixtures based on research.
Present solutions before an audience.
Critique solutions proposed.