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from: http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=L652

Download this grid to make plans for clubhouse

Architectural Criteria for the Clubhouse

Design a scale drawing of your clubhouse on one‑inch graph paper. A scale is a proportion between two sets of measurements. When architects draw plans for a house, they cannot draw the plans the same size as the real house, because the plans would be too large. Therefore, they must scale the drawing to a smaller size.

As you create a scale drawing, be sure that your clubhouse meets the following criteria:

  1. The ceilings are no higher than 10 feet.
  2. The total perimeter cannot exceed 48 feet.
  3. The clubhouse should be no larger than 150 square feet.
  4. The clubhouse may be any shape.
  5. Doors and windows must be at least 1 foot apart. Doors should be wide enough that furniture will fit through.
  6. All walls, doors and windows must be drawn with a 90° angle, perpendicular to the floor.
  7. The clubhouse should be drawn to scale and should be realistic and reasonable in size.