1. FLOOR PLANS APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY

2. WHAT IS A FLOOR PLAN?  A floor plan is drawing of a building with the roof removed as seen from above.  The cutting plane/cutting plane line is the imaginary line or slice on a floor plan drawing showing where a building is “cut.”  The height at which each floor of the building is cut is typically 4 feet above the ground.

3. WHAT IS A FLOOR PLAN?

4. WHAT IS A PROGRAM?  A program is a detailed list of the clients needs that must be fulfilled by the final design.

5. WHAT ARE BUBBLE DIAGRAMS? A bubble diagram is a simple diagram of rooms shaped like circles, not necessarily drawn to a specific scale. The purpose of this diagram is for architects to understand the relationship between rooms

6. WHAT ARE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS? A schematic diagram is a drawing produced later in the design process that more fully explains the architectural design to show the general relationships and space requirements of the project

7. WHAT ARE CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS? Construction drawings are very accurate drawings showing the design, location, and dimensions of all parts of the building.

8. DEVELOPING FLOOR PLANS PROGRAM BUBBLE DIAGRAMS SCHEMATIC DESIGN DRAWINGS CONSTRUCTION DRAWING