NKBA Kitchen & Bath Planning Guidelines
With Support Spaces and Accessibility
FOURTH EDITION
The most complete collection of illustrations and planning recommendations available in one source for design professionals dedicated to the planning and installation of code-compliant and beautiful kitchens, baths, and more.
NKBA Kitchen & Bath Planning Guidelines
With Support Spaces and Accessibility
FOURTH EDITION
The most complete collection of illustrations and planning recommendations available in one source for design professionals dedicated to the planning and installation of code-compliant and beautiful kitchens, baths, and more.
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About the Book
Developed by the National Kitchen & Bath Association, this fully revised Fourth Edition offers a highly visual reference tool for optimizing designs for functional and code-intensive kitchens, baths, laundry rooms, closets, home offices and gyms in a residential interior. Written, illustrated and prepared by a group of NKBA’s foremost practicing Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designers, Registered Architects, and Educators, this edition has been redeveloped to meet the increasing demands on design professionals while providing code-compliant, accessible, and beautiful interior spaces.
About the Book
Developed by the National Kitchen & Bath Association, this fully revised Fourth Edition offers a highly visual reference tool for optimizing designs for functional and code-intensive kitchens, baths, laundry rooms, closets, home offices and gyms in a residential interior. Written, illustrated and prepared by a group of NKBA’s foremost practicing Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designers, Registered Architects, and Educators, this edition has been redeveloped to meet the increasing demands on design professionals while providing code-compliant, accessible, and beautiful interior spaces.
The Essential Kitchen and Bath Planning Reference
These guidelines serve as an essential reference for kitchen and bath design professionals when planning kitchens, bathrooms, closets, outdoor kitchens and baths, and other interior environment spaces.
Highly Visual Reference Tool
Over 65 technical planning guidelines and 100 illustrations dealing with cabinet-centric residential interiors including assist bar locations, activity centers, indoor air quality, lighting and so much more — all accessed on the job site via mobile or tablet device.
Authority on Kitchen & Bath Spaces
Written, illustrated and prepared by a team of kitchen and bath industry subject matter experts consisting of registered architects, educators and tenured design professionals, including NKBA’s foremost practicing Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designers.
Foundational Knowledge
Combining research referenced from academic and trade publications, industry technical manuals, building codes across North America and space planning methodology, these guidelines provide the knowledge areas required to become an NKBA CKBD or CMKBD.
Topics Covered
Egress & Passageways
Doorways & Hardware
Clear Floor Spaces
Primary Activity Centers
Secondary Activity Centers
Seating Areas for Dining
Kitchen Fixtures & Fittings
Kitchen Equipment
Bathroom Fixture & Fittings
Laundry Equipment
Clothing Storage
Home Offices & Gyms
Outdoor Kitchens
Outdoor Baths
Cabinetry & Casework
Finishes & Materials
Functional Storage
Indoor Air Quality
Electrical Planning
Lighting Planning
Systems Coordination
Code Compliance
Universal Design
Sustainable Design
Topics Covered
Egress & Passageways
Doorways & Hardware
Clear Floor Spaces
Primary Activity Centers
Secondary Activity Centers
Seating Areas for Dining
Kitchen Fixtures & Fittings
Kitchen Equipment
Bathroom Fixture & Fittings
Laundry Equipment
Clothing Storage
Home Offices & Gyms
Outdoor Kitchens
Outdoor Baths
Cabinetry & Casework
Finishes & Materials
Functional Storage
Indoor Air Quality
Electrical Planning
Lighting Planning
Systems Coordination
Code Compliance
Universal Design
Sustainable Design
Contributing Industry Experts
Judith A. Neary, CMKBD
Corey Klassen, CMKBD
Chris Dreith, CMKBD
Robin Rigby Fisher, CMKBD
Adam Gibson, CMKBD
Paula Kennedy, CMKBD
Geeta Kewalramani, CMKBD
Mary Jo Peterson, CMKBD
Doug Walter, AIA, CMKBD
Images and illustrations provided by:
Adrean Stephenson, AKBD and Chief Architect®
Contributing Industry Experts
Judith A. Neary, CMKBD
Corey Klassen, CMKBD
Chris Dreith, CMKBD
Robin Rigby Fisher, CMKBD
Adam Gibson, CMKBD
Paula Kennedy, CMKBD
Geeta Kewalramani, CMKBD
Mary Jo Peterson, CMKBD
Doug Walter, AIA, CMKBD
Images and illustrations provided by:
Adrean Stephenson, AKBD and Chief Architect®
NKBA Kitchen & Bath Planning Guidelines
With Support Spaces and Accessibility
FOURTH EDITION
The most complete collection of illustrations and planning recommendations available in one source for design professionals dedicated to the planning and installation of code-compliant and beautiful kitchens, baths, and more.
NKBA Kitchen & Bath Planning Guidelines
With Support Spaces and Accessibility
FOURTH EDITION
The most complete collection of illustrations and planning recommendations available in one source for design professionals dedicated to the planning and installation of code-compliant and beautiful kitchens, baths, and more.