Symbols

Architecture 1

Because there is not room, or time to

draw exact drawings of every object,
we use small simplified drawings that
represent the item.
Their meaning is clear because each
symbol is universally coded throughout
the architectural community.
Architectural Symbols
Double Sink

Refrigerator R

Bath Tub
Architectural Symbols
Side View of Toilet

Oven O

Water Heater WH
Architectural Symbols
Dishwasher DW

Oval Sink

Faucet
Symbols….cont.
23: Meter
20: Clock
24: Wall Fixture 23 24 25
M C
21: 110v Outlet 20 21 22

25: Floor Outlet

22: 220v Outlet
26: Fan Switch 26: 8
Symbols…. cont.
Door

Gas Outlet
G

Prefab. Shower
Symbols… cont.
Dual Pane Window
29

Sliding Door 32

Oven/Stove
From your homework….
Homework Cont…
S Switch (2 Wire)
S3 Switch (3 Wire)
S4 Switch (4 wire)
S Low Voltage Switch
Symbols in a different way. (With picture guide)

Building Materials….
More Symbols….
Appliance Symbols
Heating and Cooling

Built-in
Window Symbols
Door Symbols
Electrical Symbols

Symbols on the left, with

sample/actual on the right.
Conclusion….
Because there is not room, or
time to draw exact drawings of
every object, we use small
simplified drawings that
represent the item.

Their meaning is clear because

each symbol is universally
coded throughout the
architectural community.

Understanding the various

symbols allows the viewer to
understand the intent of the
construction documents.

Become familiar with all the

symbols. For our quiz, study
slides 2-9.

Understanding the symbols allows us to understand

the meaning just by its shape.