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.

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