Abstract
The aim of this research is to find out a new system of estimating the volume of storage space in a home by using a computer. In Part 1, we reported the rules for totaling up the volume of household items in each home. Based on the result of Part 1, in this paper, we describe the rules for estimating the volume of storage space. There are differences between the volume of household items themselves and the space needed for their storage. The volume of storage space needed is for example in cabinets, on shelves, in closets etc. We need to consider not only the space occupied by the objects themselves, but also the surrounding space required for their maneuvering and the thickness of the material used to construct the storage unit. We have divided household items into 4 categories, based on the way in which they take up storage space : shoes, books & tapes, items stored on shelves, and items stored in drawers. Then we formulated 4 rules for estimating the storage space needed by these 4 groups of household items based on their dimensions. Finally we present graphed examples of every room of a house with a clear view of the amount of storage space needed, according to the various situations. It is hoped that the results of this study will be made available to all future homeowners to help them to design a house according to their needs, or to determine whether a particular house will be suitable for them and their belongings.
