DRAWING SET ORDERS

Standard architectural drawings  

There are many types of architectural drawings that are required during the process of
designing, developing, and constructing a building, some are used at specific times and
stages, and others such as the floor and site plans are continuously evolved and adapted
as the project develops.

At their simplest level, architectural drawings ideally comprise of floor plans, sections,

sizes and units of measurements, together with references and annotations, however
there many additional drawings required depending the scope and complexity of the
building.  

FLOOR PLAN
A floor plan is a scaled diagram of a room or building. The floor plan may depict an entire
building, one floor of a building, or a single room. It may also include measurements,
furniture, appliances, or anything else necessary to the purpose of the plan.

Floor plans are useful to help design furniture layout, wiring systems, and much more.
They're also a valuable tool for real estate agents and leasing companies in helping sell or
rent out a space.

(O’HARA,S. (2018).AFFORDABLE HOUSING, ARCHITECTURAL PROCESS, RESIDENTIAL, SMALL PROJECTS)

 CROSS SECTION
A cross-section drawing refers to a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal cut that
results in the removal of one of the selected parts to reveal the objects
inner elements. 

A good example of this is the process of cutting an apple in half to reveal its
core and pips, or a cake with all its layers. 

Isometric and axonometric projections  

Isometric and axonometric projections depict three-dimensional volumes

and their spacial relationship to one another.

DETAIL DRAWINGS
A detailed drawing shows a small section of a construction project in detail,
and aims to demonstrate how the various elements and materials of a
building come together. For example window openings, floor and wall
junctions and structural connections.  

Concept drawings and sketches 

Concept drawings and sketches  are quick hand drawings that aim
to communicate an idea or notion to help drive a project.

Often initially used internally amongst the design team, once established

they can later be used to help communicate and present the project.

ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS
Electrical drawings are predominately plan based illustrations that
use specific symbols to communicate the placement and layout of lights,
switches and power sockets in relation to the building and its use.
 Building and Construction Drawing Abbreviations
When it comes to architectural drawings, there isn’t a lot of space that you're working
with. This means architects and engineers need to maximize the space the best way they
can. Therefore, here are some several abbreviations and acronyms.. What do all those
letters mean? Find out a few basic construction drawing abbreviations here.
 AFF - Above finished floor
 AFG - Above finished grade
 BOF - Bottom of footing
 BOW - Bottom of wall
 BP or B/P - Blueprint
 CAD - Computer-aided drafting
 DWG - Drawing
 Exc - Excavate
 FAO - Finish all over
 FFL - Finished floor level
 FL - Floor level
 FRPF - Fireproof
 GC - General contractor
 IE - Invert elevation
 HV - High voltage
 IAW - In accordance with
 LDD - Limited dimension drawing
 Jst - Joist
 MFG - Manufacturing
 NIC - Not in contract
 PL - Property line
 REBAR - Reinforcing bar
 REQD - Required
 Reinf - Reinforced
 San - Sanitary
 TOB - Top of beam
 TOC - Top of curb or top of concrete
 TOF - Top of footing
 TOJ - Top of joist
 TOM - Top of masonry
 TOW - Top of wall
 VA - Voltage
 WL - Water level
 Floor Plan Abbreviations
 A/C - Air conditioner
 BSMT - Basement
 CL - Closet
 CLG - Ceiling
 CSINK - Countersink
 CTYD - Courtyard
 DS - Downspout
 EF - Exhaust fan
 Ext - Exterior
 FACP - Fire alarm control panel
 FCO - Floor cleanout
 FD - Floor drain
 HDCP - Handicapped
 HVAC - Heating, ventilation and air conditioning
 HW - Hot water
 Int - Interior
 J-Box - Junction box
 LH - Left hand
 Lt - Light
 Ltg - Lighting
 MH - Manhole
 Mas - Masonry
 OPNG - Opening or rough opening
 RD - Roof drain
 RDL - Roof drain leader
 RH - Right hand
 RM - Room
 SC - Sharp corners
 SD - Smoke detector
 SPK - Sprinkler
 T&G- Tongue and groove
 TELE - Telephone
 TLT - Toilet
 Wdw - Window
 WIC - Walk-in closet
 Wtr. Htr. - Water heater
 Materials Abbreviations for Drawings
 ALUM - Aluminum
 BOM - Bill of material
 BV - Butterfly valve
 CI - Cast iron
 CMU - Concrete masonry unit
 CPT - Carpet
 CRES - Corrosion-resistant steel
 DP - Damp-proofing; distribution panel
 Fin - Finish
 FTG - Fitting
 Galv.- Galvanized
 G.T. - Glazed tile
 Gyp. - Gypsum
 HB - Hose bib
 HDPE - High-density polyethylene
 HRS - Hot rolled steel
 Insul. - Insulation
 LM - List of materials
 LVL - Laminated veneer lumber
 Mtl - Material
 PCS - Pieces
 PL - Plaster
 Plywd - Plywood
 Ptd - Painted
 PVC - Polyvinyl chloride
 RC - Reinforced concrete
 Sht - Sheet
 Sht'g - Sheathing
 SS - Stainless steel
 Stl - Steel
 Wd - Wood
 WI - Wrought iron
 WS - Weatherstripping or water stop

Measurements & Technical Abbreviations

 BOT - Bottom
 CC - Center to center
 CFM - Cubic feet per minute
 CFS - Cubic feet per second
 CL - Centerline
 Cont - Continuous
 CU. FT. - Cubic feet
 CU. YD. - Cubic yard
 Dia - Diameter
 Dim - Dimension
 DN - Down
 Ea - Each
 ED - Edge distance
 EQ - Equal
 EW - Each way
 FS - Far side
 GPM - Gallons per minute
 ID - Inner diameter
 In - Inch
 Inv - Invert
 Jct - Junction
 kW - Kilowatt
 LFT - Linear feet
 LL - Live load
 MAX - Maximum
 MBW - Measurement between wires
 Min - Minimum
 MOW - Measurement over wires
 NTS - Not to scale
 OAL - Overall length
 OC - On center
 OD - Outside diameter
 PSF - Pounds per square foot
 PSI - Pounds per square inch
 QTY - Quantity
 R - Radius
 Specs - Specifications
 SQ. FT. - Square feet
 SQ. IN.: Square inches
 Std - standard
 SY - Square yard
 T&B - Top and bottom
 TO - Top of
 W/O - Without
 Wt - Weight
Service symbols 
Service symbols represent the mechanics of a building, and help to identify such
elements as mechanical ventilation, soil pipes, and incoming power for example. They
should show the locations and directions in which they are travelling, and highlight
where new and old infrastructures are combined or replaced.

Lighting symbols
Architectural lighting is a huge subject with many variations, lighting symbols provide a
simple and clear means of identifying positions, types, amounts and power outputs
without the need to litter a drawing with labels.
Electrical symbols
Similar to lighting symbols, electrical symbols show the location and type of power
switches and outputs.

Architectural blueprints symbols

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