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Objective 7.06 INTERPRET simple drawings. Draw the symbols onto graph paper. Cut out each symbol and glue onto a notecard. CTV. Architectural drawings. Drawings that contain information about the size, shape, and location of all parts of a house
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Draw the symbols onto graph paper.Cut out each symbol and glue onto a notecard.
Architectural drawings • Drawings that contain information about the size, shape, and location of all parts of a house • These drawings use lines, symbols, views and notes to convey specific ideas.
Scale (1/4” = 1’) • When a house is drawn to scale it is drawn proportional to the actual house • Drawings are usually drawn at a scale of ¼” = 1’.
Show the type of window or door and the direction each opens. Door and window symbols
Indicate the switches, receptacles, light fixtures, and appliances. Electrical symbols:
Dishwasher DW
Electrical Outlet 220 volt outlet 120 volt outlet GFCI outlet GFCI
Indicate plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning fixtures. Mechanical symbols
Cabinets Upper cabinets Lower Cabinets
Alphabet of lines: 7 different lines used on drawings to communicate meanings. • Visible Line ___________________ • Phantom Line _______ __ __ _______ • Hidden Line __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ • Center Line ______ _ ______ _ ______ • Dimension Lines 4 ½ “ • Break Line • Section Line / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
Are there more symbols? • YES, but these are some of the basic symbols you will need to use • Are symbols always drawn EXACTLY like these? • NO, different architects will have some variations, but they will be very similar.
Architect’s Scale • A specialized ruler for measuring architectural drawings
CADD (CAD) – Computer Aided Design and Drafting • Advantages • Changes are easy to make • Scaled • Saves time • Disadvantages • Some programs are complicated.