Objective 6 05 Types of Architectural Drawings Architectural
Objective 6. 05: Types of Architectural Drawings
Architectural drawings • Drawings that contain information about the size, shape, and location of all parts of a house.
Prints • A copy of architectural drawings • In the past, white lines on blue background hence the name “blueprint” • Drawings today are dark lines on light color paper.
Plot or Site Plan • The plot plan shows property lines and how a structure fits on a plot of land.
Foundation/Basement Plan • This plan lays out the details for the footings, columns, foundation walls, and support beams.
Floor Plan • Shows size and arrangement of rooms, hallways, doors, windows, and storage.
Section Drawing/View • The view of the inside of a house through an imaginary “cross-section” cut.
Detail view • An enlargement of a specific construction feature. This view helps show exactly how certain parts connect together.
Electrical Plans • Shows where the electrical outlets, switches, doorbells, phone jacks, etc. are to be located.
Climate Control Plans (HVAC Drawings) • Shows the location of the heating, cooling, humidification, dehumidification and air cleaning equipment.
Specifications • A list of the exact materials needed in the construction of a specific building.
How to Create an Electrical Plan
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