1. Graphic Language of Buildings Architectural Plans

2. Types of Architectural Drawings Schematic Plans – Study drawings to develop a design concept Presentation Drawings – Communicate the design to the clients Working Drawings – Communicate the instructions necessary for the construction of the design

3. Site Plan The view straight down on a building on a plot of land. Shows: – Location – Orientation (N, S, E, W) – Topography detailed description of land forms or surface features of an area Contour lines show the different heights of the earth’s surface – Landscaping – Utilities public services like water, electricity, gas, sewage – Site work

4. Basic Elements of a Site Plan

6. Floor Plans View looking straight down into the building as if a cutting plane cut the top part of the building off at about 4 feet above the floor Shows size, form, and relationship between the spaces of a building measured horizontally Illustrates the thickness and construction of the vertical space defining elements like walls, columns, door and window openings

7. Which is Which?

8. Assignment Measure the classroom Sketch a schematic plan Draw a floor plan of the classroom at ¼” scale using the drafting boards, triangle, and scale Show wall thickness and dimensions Include: – Orientation – Title – Scale – Dimensions – Hatch Patterns – Straight, Square Lines

9. Sources -d.lib.ncsu.edu -Wylyla.com -Luxtica.com