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05-Drafting Standards & Symbols

The document outlines various architectural drafting standards and symbols that enhance the clarity and readability of drawings. It covers essential graphic symbols, including north orientation arrows, graphic scales, section lines, and details for doors, windows, and stairs. Additionally, it discusses the importance of tagging, schedules, and indicators for effective communication in architectural plans.

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05-Drafting Standards & Symbols

The document outlines various architectural drafting standards and symbols that enhance the clarity and readability of drawings. It covers essential graphic symbols, including north orientation arrows, graphic scales, section lines, and details for doors, windows, and stairs. Additionally, it discusses the importance of tagging, schedules, and indicators for effective communication in architectural plans.

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ARCHITECTURAL
DRAFTING
STANDARDS &
SYMBOLS
GRAPHIC SYMBOLS

help the viewer identify the various aspects and


features of a drawing or presentation.

Graphic symbols rely on conventions to convey


information. To be easily recognizable and readable,
keep them simple and clean—free of extraneous
detail and stylistic flourishes. In enhancing the clarity
and readability of a presentation, these devices also
become important elements in the overall
composition of a drawing or presentation. The
impact of graphic symbols and lettering depends on
their size, visual weight, and placement.
NORTH ORIENTATION ARROWS

North arrows indicate the major compass points on architectural


plans so that the viewer is able to grasp the orientation of a building
and its site.
GRAPHIC SCALES

Graphic scales are graduated lines or bars representing


proportionate size. These scales are especially useful because they
remain proportional when a drawing is enlarged or reduced.
SECTION LINES & ARROWS

Section arrows indicate the location of section cuts on plan


drawings and the direction of view.
DOORS AND WINDOWS IN PLAN

We are not able to show the appearance of doors


in a plan view. For this information, we must rely
on elevations. What a floor plan does show,
however, are the location and width of door
openings, and to a limited degree, the door jambs
and type of door operation—whether a door
swings, slides, or folds open.

Draw a swinging door perpendicular to the plane


of the wall opening and note the door swing with a
quarter circle drawn lightly with a compass or
circle template. Be sure that the door width
matches that of the door opening.
DOORS AND WINDOWS IN SECTION

In the doors and windows section, you


can represent the wall thickness using
a light lineweight, and indicate the door
and window frame thickness by
outlining the glass lines.
STAIRS PLAN

Plan views are able to


show the run of a
stairway— its
horizontal treads and
landings—but not the
height of the vertical
risers.
STAIRS PLAN
DOORS & WINDOWS TAGGING
A graphic symbol with a

D
discreet number that typically
appears on a floor plan.

They are used to organize

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information in a set of
drawings and represent
additional information that is
difficult to show in drawing
form.

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DOORS & WINDOWS SCHEDULE

Door and window schedules


are critical components of
an architectural drawing
set. They provide an
itemized list of all the doors
and windows within the
project. Door and Window
schedules provide a central
location for detailed
information including head
and jamb details or
hardware sets.
STRUCTURAL GRID LINES

The Grid Line tool creates a


snappable grid of reference
lines that can be used for
proper alignment of
columns, walls, and other
drawing elements.

Grid lines are imaginary


lines that are used in a plan
to help you see where you
are looking quickly. They are
visible on all levels and in all
views.
PROPERTY LINES & LOT PLOTTING

Property lines are legal


boundaries that define
where property begins and
ends.
RAMP

It indicates the ramp's


direction, connection to
adjacent floors or spaces.
DRAWING TITLE & NUMBER

This describes the drawing and what


is displayed such as Ground Floor
Plan, Roof Plan, Elevations, Sections
etc.
MATERIAL TAGS

Use a material tag to identify the type


of material that is specified in the
architect’s design.

This tag should be clearly labeled and


easy to identify, ensuring that all
team members and contractors can
quickly ascertain the required
materials for construction.
ELEVATION FLOOR LINE ANNOTATION

These lines signify the finish floor and


ceiling levels within a building.
Additionally, they can indicate the
height from the Natural Ground Line
(NGL).
INTERIOR ELEVATION TARGET
It serves as a reference graphic for interior elevation drawings,
providing detailed views of the vertical surfaces within a space.
These drawings are crucial for understanding the relationships
between various elements such as windows, doors, cabinetry, and
fixtures.
CONDITIONAL DETAIL / BLOW UP DETAIL

Locating conditional or blow-up details is a technique used to


highlight specific drawing details, materials, and sections that may
not be visible on a standard plan scale. These details are presented
on a larger scale than the regular plan scale to enhance clarity and
understanding.
FLOOR ELEVATION INDICATOR

Locating conditional or blow-up details is a technique used to


highlight specific drawing details, materials, and sections that may
not be visible on a standard plan scale. These details are presented
on a larger scale than the regular plan scale to enhance clarity and
understanding.
REVISION TAG & CLOUD

The Revision Tag & Cloud are utilized to highlight the revised
sections in the construction drawings. Tagging involves indicating
the revision number tag.
FLOOR CHANGE LEVEL

refers to a point within a building where the elevation of the floor


surface changes, creating a step or transition between different
heights.
OPEN BELOW INDICATOR

An "Open Below" indicator in a floor plan signifies an area without a


floor, typically in double-height spaces, stairwells, or mezzanines,
allowing views or connection between levels. It aids in visualizing
spatial relationships in the building.

OPEN BELOW
CAR PARKING SIGN

The car parking symbol in a


plan is used to indicate
designated parking spaces
within a site, building, or
structure. It helps in visualizing
where vehicles can be parked in
relation to the overall layout.

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