7 Set of Floor Plans Primary Considerations Ch. 3- Architecture R.D.& D. 7 Set of Floor Plans Architectural Design

Set of Plans Plot Plan ( Site Plan) Foundation Plan Floor Plan Elevations Electrical Plan Construction Details Pictorial Presentation

Plot Plan

Plot Plan- Site Plan Shows the location of the house on the site. Shows utilities, topographical features, site dimensions, and any other buildings on the property.

Foundation Plan

Foundation Plan

Foundation Plan Illustrates foundation size and materials. Provides the information pertaining to excavation, waterproofing, and supporting structures. May also include basement plan if the house has a basement.

Floor Plan

Floor Plan Shows all exterior and interior walls, doors, windows, patios, walk, decks, fireplaces, mechanical equipment, build-in cabinets, and appliances. A separate plan view is drawn for each floor of the house. ( ex. First floor , second floor, basement…)

Elevations

Roof Slope Flat Roof: 2/12 Low Slope: 2/12-4/12 Conventional Slope Roof: 4/12-9/12 Steep Slope: 9/12 and higher Roof Slope

Roof Pitch http://www.pole-barn.info/roof-pitch.html

Pitch= Rise/ Clear Span Slope (pitch)= Rise : Run Example: 5:12 Pitch = Rise ___________ Span = 5/24

Roof Pitch Command: Line-@20’<45 http://www.pole-barn.info/roof-pitch.html

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Elevations

The elevations represent orthographic projections of the exterior features of the building/ house. They show placement of windows, doors, exterior materials, steps, chimney, rooflines, and other exterior details. Elevations

Electrical

Electrical Plan Shows switches, convenience outlets, ceiling outlet fixtures, televisions jacks, service entrance location, and the panel box. Also provides general information concerning circuits and special installations. Note: may be found in AutoCAD Insert- Center Designer.

Electrical Symbols

Construction Details

Construction details Drawn where more information is needed to fully describe how the construction is to be done. Includes detail of kitchens, stairs, chimneys, fireplaces, windows, and doors, and foundation walls.

Specification- Detail work Specifications describe the quality of work and materials. Provide additional details that are not shown on the drawings. Drawings and specifications form the basis of a legal contract between the owner and the builder. Specification- Detail work

Pictorial Presentation

Pictorial Presentation This is often included to show how the finished structure will appear. It’s usually drawn/ drafted in a two-point perspective.

Other Plans- pg. 64 Roof Plan Framing Plan Floor Framing Plan Heating and cooling plan Plumbing plan Landscaping Plan Furniture Plan Expansion Plan

Other Plans These other plans may be included in a set of residential construction drawings. Specifications describe the quality of work and materials

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Assignment for a Major Grade. Lets focus on the Roof Design & Elevations.