Design Development Drawings 1. Code analysis: examine needed changes 2. Draw accurate existing plans/model 3. Indicate demolition 4. Indicate new wall construction 5. Indicate new floor construction 6. Indicate new ceiling construction 7. Draw main elevations

Wall Types: choose/create each one Change any one of the following and you’ve got a different wall type:  Structural composition (material and spacing) Wood or metal Spacing, dimension and gauge  Surface conditions on either side Moisture, impact, surface and applied finishes  Connection to the floor structure and finish Does the wall sit on top of the finished floor?  Continuation above the ceiling Height of wall and structure Fire rating

Different conditions:

Metal non-rated walls

Rated construction

Shaft Walls

What about sound?

Sound isolating wall construction

Design Approaches to wall detailing:

Metal framing and accessories:

Pre-fab construction cheaper and better but needs coordination