1. Residential Architectural Plans
Architectural Design
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Architectural Styles
Characteristic Design Elements
Columns
Arches
Materials
Windows
Roof pitch 2
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Architectural Styles
Popular Styles
English Architecture
French Architecture
New England Colonial
Dutch Colonial
Italian Architecture
Spanish Architecture
Southern Colonial
Ranch Style
Contemporary
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Basic House Designs
One Story.
Advantages
Single story framing
No stairs to climb
Foundation supports only one story
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Basic House Designs
One Story
Disadvantages
Requires larger lot
More foundation area
More roof area
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Basic House Designs
One and One Half Story
Advantages
Utilizes attic space for living space
Larger house on smaller lot
Larger house on smaller foundation
Disadvantages
Less ADA compliant
Restricts special ceiling treatment
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Basic House Designs
Two Story
Advantages
Maximizes total A/C area for lot size
Smaller foundation area
Less total roof area
Disadvantages
Less accessible for handicapped
Restricts special ceiling treatments
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Basic Plan Set
Site Plan
Legal Description
Property Lines
Footprint of House and Location
Flatwork
Setbacks and Easements
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Basic Plan Set
Floor Plan
Exterior and Interior Walls
Doors and Windows
Dimensions and Annotations
Mill Work
Plumbing and Appliances
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Basic Plan Set
Exterior Elevations
Front, Rear and Side Elevations
Roof Plan
Roof Pitch, Overhang and Roofing Material
Eaves and Brick/Siding Detail
Dimensions and annotations
Window and Door Headers
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Basic Plan Set
Electrical Layout
Location of Fixtures
Location of Electrical Outlets
Ceiling Fans and Exhaust Fans
Special Features (phones, TV etc)
Service Location (Breaker Box)
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Basic Plan Set
Foundation Plan
Foundation Footprint
Type of Foundation
Footings, Piers and Beams
Foundation Typical Details
Dimensions and Annotations
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Basic Plan Set
Typical Construction Details
Typical Wall Section
…at foundation
…at doors & windows
…at cornice
Roof Construction and Pitch
Fireplace and Chimney Details
Special Construction (saddles, crickets, beams etc.)
Notes and Annotations as Required
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