Architectural Basics
What is the primary purpose of an architectural drawing?
To show the design and layout of a structure.
At what height is a floor plan typically cut?
About 4 feet above the finished floor.
What is an elevation drawing?
A view of a building from one side.
What symbol is used to show windows in plan view?
A break or gap in the wall line.
What is the most common architectural scale for residential houses?
1/4" = 1'-0".
What drawing type shows plumbing fixtures?
Plumbing plan.
What is the name for the set of drawings that describe a building?
Construction documents.
Which drawing shows room sizes and wall locations?
Floor plan.
What does a section show?
A cut-through view of a structure.
What circle symbol indicates room names and numbers?
A room tag.
What is the purpose of an architectural scale?
To measure scaled drawings accurately.
Which sheet usually starts a drawing set?
Title sheet.
What type of drawing provides an overhead view?
A floor plan.
What symbol on a floor plan shows where a section is taken?
Section cutting plane line.
Which drawing shows wall materials stacked from bottom to top?
Section view.
Door swings on drawings show what information?
The direction the door opens.
What type of dimensioning shows wall thicknesses?
Overall dimensions.
What pages show framing layouts?
Structural drawings.
What term refers to written explanations included with drawings?
Specifications.
What is the purpose of dimension lines?
To show measurements between features.
What do elevation drawings show that floor plans do not?
Vertical details and heights.
What symbol shows electrical outlets?
Small circles or squares with letter codes.
What must be included on every drawing to avoid confusion about size?
A scale note.
What drawing shows the roof shape and slope?
Roof plan.
What is the term for the designer responsible for building layout?
The architect.
What do dashed lines often represent in floor plans?
Overhead features (e.g., beams, cabinets).
What is the term for the line indicating where a sectional cut occurs?
Cutting plane line.
What do hatch patterns represent?
Different construction materials.
What is used to verify accuracy even if a drawing is resized?
Written (numerical) dimensions.
What are details used for in construction drawings?
To show complex building components at large scale.