Office Functionality:
(1.) How does the project and drawing reference system work in the office?
The drawings are numbered in order of the project coming into the office, which is the project number. After a drawing is issued and changes are made, the next drawing will be revision A and so fourth. The drawing number follows as the diagram shows with the last number being the page number:
MANAGEMENT OF DOCUMENTS | ||
DRAWING NUMBERS | ||
Sketch Plans | 1-001 | |
Council Drawings | 2-001 | |
Working Drawings | Plans | 3-001 |
Sections | 3-201 | |
Elevations | 3-301 | |
Services | Electrical | 4-001 |
Drainage | 4-101 | |
Stormwater | 4-201 | |
Fire Protection | 4-301 | |
Land Surveyor | 4-401 | |
Large Scale Drawings | Carpentry | 5-001 |
Bathroom layouts | 5-101 | |
Tiling layouts | 5-201 | |
External layouts | 5-301 | |
Windows & Doors | Details | 6-001 |
Windows | 6-101 | |
Doors | 6-201 | |
Gates | 6-301 | |
Details | 7-001 | |
(2.) How does your office find work on a sustainable basis?
The main way is by word of mouth. The office does not advertise exept for an add in THE SAPOA PROPERTY REGISTER for measure survey work.
(3.) Analyse your office environment:
(a.) How many people work there?
There are three people that work in the office including myself.
(b.) What are their respective responsibilities?
My boss, Oscar Schmidt is the company owner how gets work into the office, organises, does draughting, designing, council trips, site measuring and gives tasks to Maritjie and I who Does most of the draughting work, site measuring and council trips.
(c.) How does the communication work in the office - who reports to whom?
Oscar will tell Maritjie and I what projects to work on and in what order. Base drawings will be delegated to either one of us and Designs will also be explained to us by Oscar. Oscar will also tell us what sites to go visit for what ever reason and when to go to council for scrutiny fees, enquiries and hand-ins.
(d.) How are new projects tackled – who gets involved in what stages of the project?
Oscar will get a new project into the office and give the base drawing to either Maritjie or I to draught. The base drawing is then given to Oscar to design and then he will explain to the person that draughted the base drawings what he wants done for the working drawing. After plans are checked by Oscar and the client, more working drawings are delegated to the person that previously worked on the project. There after council plans will be draughted by the same person and checked over by Oscar. The plans are then stamped and signed and taken to council by any one of the three of us depending on the work in the office.
Any measuring that needs to be done is normally done by Maritjies and I. working as a team gets the job done faster.
Index:
Drawing reference and analysis
Drawing references of our project number which can be seen at the bottom of the title block on the drawings.
588 - Measured and base drawings
659 - 3D presentation
668 - Measured, Fire layout and drainage
704 - Environment plan
726 - Office layout and floor area
733 - Measured, working drawings, council drawings and fire layout and drainage section
770 - Measured and working drawings
775 - Working drawings
792 - Door & window schedule
807 - Council drawings
813 - Base drawing and working drawings (prepped for council)
815 - Council plans
820 - Base drawing and working drawings, council drawings, council changes
824 - Measured, base drawing, working drawings and council drawings
826 - Working drawings, contours, council drawings (design ideas)
827 - Base drawing and working drawings converted to council drawings
830 - Working drawings, Council and 3D model, farm site
832 - Base drawing and working drawings converted to council drawings
834 - Electrical layout
835 - Base drawings and working drawing converted to council drawings
837 - Base drawing working drawings converted to council drawings
839 - 3D presentation
843 - Measured and base drawing
846 - Base drawing and working drawings
849 - Base drawing and 3D drawings
854 - Measured and base sections
861 - Working drawings and council drawings
868 - Council drawing in preparation
871 - Measured and base drawing
877 - Measured and base drawing
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PSS FORM TO BE COMPLETED
PRACTICAL STUDIES 2011
SUMMARY OF WORK RECORDED
NOTE: | 1. INCLUDE THIS SHEET ON THE FIRST PAGE OF THE PORTFOLIO AND THE RECORD THE NUMBER OF DRAWINGS AT EACH SUBMISSION. 2. THE PORTFOLIO IS ACCUMULATIVE I.E INCLUDE YOUR BEST WORK FROM THE YEAR IN EACH SUBMISSION. 3. ALL DRAWINGS ARE TO BE SIGNED BY THE EMPLOYER AS MIN 80% STUDENTS WORK. |
NAME: | STUDENT NO. | PH. | EMAIL: | ||
Kyle Wentzel | 210123346 | 0832955152 | kylematibus@gmail.com | ||
EMPLOYER: | Oscar Schmidt | 0825782289 |
Projects (LIST: TOTAL NUMBER ACCUMULATED OF DRAWINGS SUBMITTED) THIS LIST SHOULD BE ALSO THE INDEX FOR YOUR PORTFOLIO, ONLINE HARD COPY | |
1. Drawing to 1/100 or 1/50 scale for local authority approval | 18 |
2. Working drawings and details (Assembly & component drawings) | 19 |
3. Measured drawings (incl. Survey notes & photos) | 6 |
4. Simple planning and design exercises incl. Solution to elevation treatment fenestration etc. | 3 |
5. Presentation drawings (in selected media) for a selected building project incl. photos of models. | 4 |
6. Schedules of doors, windows, fittings, etc | 1 |
7. Joinery details for purpose-made furniture or fixings | 3 |
8. Investigation of site and survey | 6 |
9. Analysis and preparation of brief | 1 |
10. Cost considerations | |
11. Specifications | 1 |
12. Site visits | 15 |
13. Administration | yes |
14. Copy of current page of logbook | time sheet |
15. Fire layout | 2 |
Project 588
Measured and base drawing.
1. What is the purpose of this drawing?
It is to provide base plans for a building and to work out the floor area.
2. Who are the people for whom you have prepared this drawing/information?
These drawing are prepared for Cipla
3. Are there any other ways to provide the same drawing/information?
No, there must be a scaled plan drawing to measure the area of the building
4. Explain the purpose of every component of the drawing/information mean (for example, why do you put certain dimensions on a certain drawing)?
On all plans:
Walls are drawn in a thicker line weight to make them stand out.
A thin line door and frame is drawn in with a quarter round dot dash line to show which direction the door swing is.
A red line around the external walls shows the area that is being measured with the measurement in red as well.
Project 659
3D presentation
1. What is the purpose of this drawing?
It is to provide a 3D view of the extention options to the client.
2. Who are the people for whom you have prepared this drawing/information?
These drawing are prepared for Mr Bootsma, the client
3. Are there any other ways to provide the same drawing/information?
Yes, a hand drawing could be drawn or sketches but will not be as accurate as this.
4. Explain the purpose of every component of the drawing/information mean (for example, why do you put certain dimensions on a certain drawing)?
It is purely a visual aspect so what you see is what you get.
The coulours are matched as closely as possible to that of the existing building and alterations to be done.
Project 668
Measured, Fire layout and drainage.
1. What is the purpose of this drawing?
It is to provide the new fire layout and drainage on the existing plan.
2. Who are the people for whom you have prepared this drawing/information?
These drawing are prepared for the owner of the gym and for council
3. Are there any other ways to provide the same drawing/information?
No, there is no other way.
4. Explain the purpose of every component of the drawing/information mean (for example, why do you put certain dimensions on a certain drawing)?
On all plans:
Darker dotted lines indicate new drainage and will be coloured in for council where thinner line-weight drainage is the existing drainage.
Text specifies a specific object on the drawing for fire and drainage.
Fire layout is indicated buy a number of symbols and notes over the plan.
Walls are drawn in a thicker line weight to make them stand out.
A thin line door and frame is drawn in with a quarter round dot dash line to show which direction the door swing is.
Project 704
Environmental plan
1. What is the purpose of this drawing?
It is to provide information on how to protect the site during construction as well as where materials, rubble and ablution facilities will be placed.
2. Who are the people for whom you have prepared this drawing/information?
These drawing is prepared for a developer, builder and council.
3. Are there any other ways to provide the same drawing/information?
No, council requires specific drawing on the site with diagrams.
4. Explain the purpose of every component of the drawing/information mean (for example, why do you put certain dimensions on a certain drawing)?
All the information is on the drawing and is self-explanatory along with the diagrams.
The new buildings are line hatched and the drawing.
A thin line indicates the site boundaries between the buildings in the developments.
Office layout and floor area
1. What is the purpose of this drawing?
It is to provide layout for office partitioning and to calculate the areas.
2. Who are the people for whom you have prepared this drawing/information?
These drawing are prepared for the owner of Maynard Place.
3. Are there any other ways to provide the same drawing/information?
Yes, different text and images can be sent or delivered to the owner but this is a more accurate summary of the layout.
4. Explain the purpose of every component of the drawing/information mean (for example, why do you put certain dimensions on a certain drawing)?
On all plans:
Walls are drawn in a thicker line weight to make them stand out.
A thin line door and frame is drawn in with a quarter round dot dash line to show which direction the door swing is.
Dimensions are provided to indicate horizontal wall thicknesses, useable spaces between them and the overall length of the new structure.
A red line is drawn around the layout area to show the overall area measurement.
Project 733
Measured, working drawings and council drawings (fire layout & drainage section)
1. What is the purpose of this drawing?
It is to show a single area factory divided in three separate factories including a new carport, parking bays, internal alterations, fire lay out, and a new external toilet for handicapped persons.
2. Who are the people for whom you have prepared this drawing/information?
The drawing has been prepared for the owner of the Union Textile factory
3. Are there any other ways to provide the same drawing/information?
No.
4. Explain the purpose of every component of the drawing/information mean (for example, why do you put certain dimensions on a certain drawing)?
On the Site plan:
Dimensions are given to show the distance of the new parking bays and external spaces.
The north sign is for direction and helps indicate which elevation you look at.
The number measured in metres outside the site lines is the actual site size.
The new covered area of the building is hatched and coloured red by hand.
There are circles to indicate the corners of the boundary lines.
An ERF number and street name must always be indicated.
On the plan:
New covered floor area is later coloured green by hand.
Dimensions are provided to indicate horizontal spaces column thicknesses and C/Cs between steel posts.
New walls are drawn in a thicker line weight to make them stand out and they are coloured red later to make it clear where the new walls are.
A thin line door and frame is drawn in with a quarter round dot dash line to show which direction the door swing is.
The notes on the drawing are positioned close to where the work must be done according to that note and it is to help clarify the drawing.
A fine dotted line indicates where existing walls doors, windows and stairs have been demolished.
Dotted line with an arrow and ‘letter’ on either end symbolises a section line through the structure.
Fire layout and signage with the note are indicated on the plan as well as fire escape doors.
On the sections:
New concrete work (hand coloured green) and walls (hand coloured red) are hatched in to stand out.
Dimensions show the crucial height measurements.
The notes are to better clarify the drawing and indicate what and where new work is to be done.
The notes also show important sizes of materials to be used.
The point where the structure is cut through is in a thicker line weight.
Room names are inserted to easier refer between the plan and section.
On the elevations:
New brickwork is coloured in yellow by hand later.
Closer objects have a thicker line weight than further objects.
A dot dash line in the door indicates the opening and the direction it opens in.
A dot dash line along the bottom of the building shows the finished floor level inside.
The column foundation is dotted in on the elevation with notes because there is no section line cutting through it.
Project 770
Measured and Working drawings
1. What is the purpose of this drawing?
It is to provide a canteen and toilet facilities in a factory, namely the Paarl Transfer Station.
2. Who are the people for whom you have prepared this drawing/information?
The drawing has been prepared for the engineers that work on the Paarl Transfer Station.
3. Are there any other ways to provide the same drawing/information?
This method is the most effective way to explain and show the engineers exactly what work they must do due to the fact that it is easily understandable because it is in a drawing form with notes attached. Because of their line of work, this format easy for them to understand.
4. Explain the purpose of every component of the drawing/information mean (for example, why do you put certain dimensions on a certain drawing)?
On the plan:
New walls are drawn in a thicker line weight to make them stand out and they are hatched to make it clear where the new walls are.
A thick dot dash line is provided from sanitary ware to an external outlet point and to show where waste water will be channelled.
The notes on the drawing are positioned close to where the work must be done according to that note and it is to help clarify the drawing.
A small note is put on or next to the sanitary ware to clarify what type of sanitary it is.
A small note with a box around it indicates a window number which can be referenced in the title block to see what size the window is.
A thin line door is drawn in with a quarter round dot dash line to show which direction the door swing is.
Dimensions on the floor plan are to show horizontal wall thicknesses, the openings and the overall dimension of the addition.
A fine dotted line indicates where walls doors and windows have been demolished.
Red electrical symbols are provided to show specific electrical points which can be referred to in the electrical legend. A curved dash line is to indicate which lights are attached to which switch.
Dotted line with an arrow and A on either end symbolises a section line through the structure.
A different dot dash line indicates work above like a beam over.
On the section:
New concrete work and walls are hatched in to stand out.
An arrow pointing down on a dot dash line shows the crucial height measurements.
The notes are to better clarify the drawing and indicate what and where new work is to be done.
The note also show important sizes of materials to be used.
The point where the structure is cut through is in a thicker line weight.
On the elevations:
A dot dash line in the windows indicates the opening of the window and the direction it opens in.
A small note with a box around it indicates a window number which can be referenced in the title block to see what size the window is.
Bricks are hatched in on the wall to indicate that it is a facebrick wall.
Closer objects have a thicker line weight than further objects.
The elevation also shows crucial heights from the outside of the structure in order to make the whole plan easily understandable.
Project 775
Working drawings
1. What is the purpose of this drawing?
It is to show additions and alterations to an existing house.
2. Who are the people for whom you have prepared this drawing/information?
The drawing has been prepared for an interior designer and the owners of the house Mr & Mrs Fouche
3. Are there any other ways to provide the same drawing/information?
Yes, the plans can be printed out or sent to the client by email or portions of it by fax.
The drawing is for informational use because the interior designer is not sure how the architectural work is done.
4. Explain the purpose of every component of the drawing/information mean (for example, why do you put certain dimensions on a certain drawing)?
On the plan:
The plan is going to be edited on AutoCAD by the interior designer, therefore there are no dimensions needed.
New walls are drawn in a thicker line weight to make them stand out and they are hatched to make it clear where the new walls are.
A thin line door and frame is drawn in with a quarter round dot dash line to show which direction the door swing is.
The notes on the drawing are positioned close to where the work must be done according to that note and it is to help clarify the drawing.
A small note with a box around it indicates a window number which can be referenced in the title block to see what size the window is.
A fine dotted line indicates where walls doors and windows have been demolished.
Dotted line with an arrow and ‘letter’ on either end symbolises a section line through the structure.
A different dot dash line indicates work above like a beam over.
On the section:
An arrow with the letters FFL above it indicated the finished floor level.
New concrete work and walls are hatched in to stand out.
An arrow pointing down on a dot dash line shows the crucial height measurements.
The notes are to better clarify the drawing and indicate what and where new work is to be done.
The notes also show important sizes of materials to be used.
The point where the structure is cut through is in a thicker line weight.
On the elevations:
Closer objects have a thicker line weight than further objects.
A dot dash line in the windows indicates the opening of the window and the direction it opens in.
A small note with a box around it indicates a window number which can be referenced in the title block to see what size the window is.
Parts of the walls are hatched to indicate that it is a cladded wall.
A dot dash line along the bottom of the building shows the finished floor level inside.
A doted line indicates the roof pitch and height behind the parapet wall.
Project 792
Door & Window Schedule
1. What is the purpose of this drawing?
It is to show the accurate different sizes of the external doors and windows to be inserted into the openings.
2. Who are the people for whom you have prepared this drawing/information?
The drawing has been prepared for the company that will make the doors and windows for the Galaxy building.
3. Are there any other ways to provide the same drawing/information?
No, This is the best way so provide this information.
4. Explain the purpose of every component of the drawing/information mean (for example, why do you put certain dimensions on a certain drawing)?
An image of the door or window is provided to show how it should look and where mullions should be placed.
Dimensions are shown to indicate the sizes of the frames and or panes.
Notes are then provided below the image to clarify materials, finishes, openings and any other specific information.
There is a window or door number to refer back to the plans in order to see the position of that specific door or window.
Project 807
Council drawings
1. What is the purpose of this drawing?
It is to show additions and alterations to an existing house that is being converted into a doctors practice.
2. Who are the people for whom you have prepared this drawing/information?
The drawing has been prepared for council.
3. Are there any other ways to provide the same drawing/information?
No. council requires 3 or 4 sets of printed plans for submission depending on which council it is for.
4. Explain the purpose of every component of the drawing/information mean (for example, why do you put certain dimensions on a certain drawing)?
On the Site plan:
The blue dash line indicates the storm water pipes.
Thick Red, green and grown dot dash lines indicate the drainage.
Dimensions are given to show the distance of the new structure and the boundary of the site.
The north sign is for direction and helps indicate which elevation you look at.
The number measured in metres outside the site lines is the actual site size.
There is a dash line to indicate the building line. The enclosed useable spaces my not exceed this line.
The new covered area of the building is hatched in red.
There are circles to indicate the corners of the boundary lines.
An ERF number and street name must always be indicated.
On the plan:
Drainage from a toilet is indicated with a red dot dash line.
Drainage from sinks, basins and showers are indicated in a green dot dash line.
External waist pipes are indicated as a brown dot dash line.
Existing drainage pipes are indicated as a black dot dash line.
The blue dash line indicates the storm water pipes.
New covered floor area is hatched in green.
Dimensions are provided to indicate horizontal wall thicknesses, useable spaces between them and the overall length of the new structure.
New walls are drawn in a thicker line weight to make them stand out and they are hatched red to make it clear where the new walls are.
A thin line door and frame is drawn in with a quarter round dot dash line to show which direction the door swing is.
The notes on the drawing are positioned close to where the work must be done according to that note and it is to help clarify the drawing.
A small note with a box around it indicates a window number which can be referenced in the title block to see what size the window is.
A fine dotted line indicates where walls doors and windows have been demolished.
Dotted line with an arrow and ‘letter’ on either end symbolises a section line through the structure.
A red dot dot dash line indicates the roof eave overhang.
On the section:
FFL indicates the finished floor level.
New concrete work (green) and walls (red) are hatched in to stand out.
dimensions show the crucial height measurements.
The notes are to better clarify the drawing and indicate what and where new work is to be done.
The notes also show important sizes of materials to be used.
The point where the structure is cut through is in a thicker line weight.
Room names are inserted to easier refer between the plan and section.
On the elevations:
New brickwork, plaster and paint is indicated in yellow.
Where new windows and doors are inserted, there is yellow around it to indicated that the wall must be properly build and made to match the existing walls.
Closer objects have a thicker line weight than further objects.
A dot dash line in the windows indicates the opening of the window and the direction it opens in.
A small note with a box around it indicates a window number which can be referenced in the title block to see what size the window is.
A dot dash line along the bottom of the building shows the finished floor level inside.
Project 813
Base drawing and working drawings (prepped for council)
1. What is the purpose of this drawing?
It is to show a new thatch braai lapa, new simming pool area and a new raised patio on the west side of the house.
2. Who are the people for whom you have prepared this drawing/information?
The drawing has been prepared for Mr Humboldt
3. Are there any other ways to provide the same drawing/information?
No.
4. Explain the purpose of every component of the drawing/information mean (for example, why do you put certain dimensions on a certain drawing)?
On the Site plan:
Dimensions are given to show the distance of the new structure and the boundary of the site.
The north sign is for direction and helps indicate which elevation you look at.
The number measured in metres outside the site lines is the actual site size.
There is a dash line to indicate the building line.
The new covered area of the building is hatched in red.
There are circles to indicate the corners of the boundary lines.
An ERF number and street name must always be indicated.
On the plan and basement plan:
New covered floor area is hatched in green.
Dimensions are provided to indicate horizontal spaces for the client to see and the overall length of the new structure.
New walls are drawn in a thicker line weight to make them stand out and they are hatched red to make it clear where the new walls are.
A thin line door and frame is drawn in with a quarter round dot dash line to show which direction the door swing is.
The notes on the drawing are positioned close to where the work must be done according to that note and it is to help clarify the drawing.
A fine dotted line indicates where stairs and glass screen have been demolished.
Dotted line with an arrow and ‘letter’ on either end symbolises a section line through the structure.
A black dot dot dash line indicates the roof eave overhang.
On the sections and pool section:
New concrete work (green) and walls (red) are hatched in to stand out.
Dimensions show the crucial height measurements.
The notes are to better clarify the drawing and indicate what and where new work is to be done.
The notes also show important sizes of materials to be used.
The point where the structure is cut through is in a thicker line weight.
Room names are inserted to easier refer between the plan and section.
On the elevations:
New brickwork is indicated in yellow.
Closer objects have a thicker line weight than further objects.
A dot dash line in the door indicates the opening and the direction it opens in.
A dot dash line along the bottom of the building shows the finished floor level inside.
Project 815
Council plans
1. What is the purpose of this drawing?
It is to provide council and construction plans for low cost housing for persons with disabilities.
2. Who are the people for whom you have prepared this drawing/information?
The drawing has been prepared Ibuyile
3. Are there any other ways to provide the same drawing/information?
The council plans cannot be provided in any other way.
4. Explain the purpose of every component of the drawing/information mean (for example, why do you put certain dimensions on a certain drawing)?
On the Site plan:
Thick Red, green and grown dot dash lines indicate the drainage.
Dimensions are given to show the distance of the new structure and the boundary of the site.
The north sign is for direction and helps indicate which elevation you look at.
The number measured in metres outside the site lines is the actual site size.
There is a dash line to indicate the building line. The enclosed useable spaces my not exceed this line.
The new covered area of the building is hatched in red.
There are circles to indicate the corners of the boundary lines.
An ERF number and street name must always be indicated.
On the plan:
Drainage from a toilet is indicated with a red dot dash line.
Drainage from sinks, basins and showers are indicated in a green dot dash line.
External waist pipes are indicated as a brown dot dash line.
Existing drainage pipes are indicated as a black dot dash line.
New covered floor area is hatched in green.
Dimensions are provided to indicate horizontal wall thicknesses, useable spaces between them and the overall length of the new structure.
New walls are drawn in a thicker line weight to make them stand out and they are hatched red to make it clear where the new walls are.
A thin line door and frame is drawn in with a quarter round dot dash line to show which direction the door swing is.
The notes on the drawing are positioned close to where the work must be done according to that note and it is to help clarify the drawing.
A small note with a box around it indicates a window number which can be referenced in the title block to see what size the window is.
A fine dotted line indicates where walls doors and windows have been demolished.
Dotted line with an arrow and ‘letter’ on either end symbolises a section line through the structure.
A red dot-dot-dash line indicates the roof eave overhang.
On the section:
FFL indicates the finished floor level.
New concrete work (green) and walls (red) are hatched in to stand out.
Dimensions show the crucial height measurements.
The notes are to better clarify the drawing and indicate what and where new work is to be done.
The notes also show important sizes of materials to be used.
The point where the structure is cut through is in a thicker line weight.
Room names are inserted to easier refer between the plan and section.
On the elevations:
New brickwork, plaster and paint is indicated in yellow.
Where new windows and doors are inserted, there is yellow around it to indicated that the wall must be properly build and made to match the existing walls.
Closer objects have a thicker line weight than further objects.
A dot dash line in the windows indicates the opening of the window and the direction it opens in.
A small note with a box around it indicates a window number which can be referenced in the title block to see what size the window is.
A dot dash line along the bottom of the building shows the finished floor level inside.
Project 820
Base drawing, working drawings, council plans and council alterations
1. What is the purpose of this drawing?
It is to show additions and alterations to an existing house.
2. Who are the people for whom you have prepared this drawing/information?
The drawing has been prepared Mr Shultz
3. Are there any other ways to provide the same drawing/information?
Yes, the plans can be printed out or sent to the client by email or portions of it by fax.
The council plans can not be provided in any other way.
4. Explain the purpose of every component of the drawing/information mean (for example, why do you put certain dimensions on a certain drawing)?
On the Site plan:
Thick Red, green and grown dot dash lines indicate the drainage.
Dimensions are given to show the distance of the new structure and the boundary of the site.
The north sign is for direction and helps indicate which elevation you look at.
The number measured in metres outside the site lines is the actual site size.
There is a dash line to indicate the building line. The enclosed useable spaces my not exceed this line.
The new covered area of the building is hatched in red.
There are circles to indicate the corners of the boundary lines.
An ERF number and street name must always be indicated.
On the plan:
Drainage from a toilet is indicated with a red dot dash line.
Drainage from sinks, basins and showers are indicated in a green dot dash line.
External waist pipes are indicated as a brown dot dash line.
Existing drainage pipes are indicated as a black dot dash line.
New covered floor area is hatched in green.
Dimensions are provided to indicate horizontal wall thicknesses, useable spaces between them and the overall length of the new structure.
New walls are drawn in a thicker line weight to make them stand out and they are hatched red to make it clear where the new walls are.
A thin line door and frame is drawn in with a quarter round dot dash line to show which direction the door swing is.
The notes on the drawing are positioned close to where the work must be done according to that note and it is to help clarify the drawing.
A small note with a box around it indicates a window number which can be referenced in the title block to see what size the window is.
A fine dotted line indicates where walls doors and windows have been demolished.
Dotted line with an arrow and ‘letter’ on either end symbolises a section line through the structure.
A red dot-dot-dash line indicates the roof eave overhang.
On the section:
FFL indicates the finished floor level.
New concrete work (green) and walls (red) are hatched in to stand out.
Dimensions show the crucial height measurements.
The notes are to better clarify the drawing and indicate what and where new work is to be done.
The notes also show important sizes of materials to be used.
The point where the structure is cut through is in a thicker line weight.
Room names are inserted to easier refer between the plan and section.
On the elevations:
New brickwork, plaster and paint is indicated in yellow.
Where new windows and doors are inserted, there is yellow around it to indicated that the wall must be properly build and made to match the existing walls.
Closer objects have a thicker line weight than further objects.
A dot dash line in the windows indicates the opening of the window and the direction it opens in.
A small note with a box around it indicates a window number which can be referenced in the title block to see what size the window is.
A dot dash line along the bottom of the building shows the finished floor level inside.
Project 824
Measured, base drawing, working drawings and council drawings
1. What is the purpose of this drawing?
It is to show a new carport addition and a large covered patio addition with a glass sun room.
2. Who are the people for whom you have prepared this drawing/information?
The drawing has been prepared for Mr & Mrs Janse Van Rensburg
3. Are there any other ways to provide the same drawing/information?
No.
4. Explain the purpose of every component of the drawing/information mean (for example, why do you put certain dimensions on a certain drawing)?
On the Site plan:
Dimensions are given to show the distance of the new structure and the boundary of the site.
The north sign is for direction and helps indicate which elevation you look at.
The number measured in metres outside the site lines is the actual site size.
There is a dash line to indicate the building line.
The new covered area of the building is hatched and coloured red by hand.
There are circles to indicate the corners of the boundary lines.
An ERF number and street name must always be indicated.
On the plan:
New covered floor area is later coloured green by hand.
Dimensions are provided to indicate horizontal spaces column thicknesses and C/Cs between sandwich posts.
New walls are drawn in a thicker line weight to make them stand out and they are coloured red later to make it clear where the new walls are.
A thin line door and frame is drawn in with a quarter round dot dash line to show which direction the door swing is.
The notes on the drawing are positioned close to where the work must be done according to that note and it is to help clarify the drawing.
A fine dotted line indicates where existing walls doors, windows and stairs have been demolished.
Dotted line with an arrow and ‘letter’ on either end symbolises a section line through the structure.
A black dot dot dash line indicates the roof eave overhang.
On the sections:
New concrete work (hand coloured green) and walls (hand coloured red) are hatched in to stand out.
Dimensions show the crucial height measurements.
The notes are to better clarify the drawing and indicate what and where new work is to be done.
The notes also show important sizes of materials to be used.
The point where the structure is cut through is in a thicker line weight.
Room names are inserted to easier refer between the plan and section.
On the elevations:
New brickwork is coloured in yellow by hand later.
Closer objects have a thicker line weight than further objects.
A dot dash line in the door indicates the opening and the direction it opens in.
A dot dash line along the bottom of the building shows the finished floor level inside.
The column foundation is dotted in on the elevation with notes because there is no section line cutting through it.
Project 826
Working drawings, council drawings and contours (design ideas)
1. What is the purpose of this drawing?
It is to provide an image to the client of the new house to be built on vacant site.
2. Who are the people for whom you have prepared this drawing/information?
These drawing are prepared for Mr. Demnitz
3. Are there any other ways to provide the same drawing/information?
Yes, the plans can be printed out or sent to the client by email or portions of it by fax.
4. Explain the purpose of every component of the drawing/information mean (for example, why do you put certain dimensions on a certain drawing)?
On all plans:
There are site contours on the plan to show the heights of the ground and can be referred to on the sections and elevations.
Walls are drawn in a thicker line weight to make them stand out.
A thin line door and frame is drawn in with a quarter round dot dash line to show which direction the door swing is.
Dotted line with an arrow and ‘letter’ on either end symbolises a section line through the structure.
A different dot dash line indicates work above like a beam over.
On the section:
An dot dash line above it indicated the finished floor level.
New concrete work and walls are hatched in to stand out.
The point where the structure is cut through is in a thicker line weight.
On the elevations:
Closer objects have a thicker line weight than further objects.
A dot dash line in the windows indicates the opening of the window and the direction it opens in.
A dot dash line along the bottom of the building shows the finished floor level inside.
Project 827
Base drawing and working drawing converted to council drawings
1. What is the purpose of this drawing?
It is to show a new boundary wall which includes a separate drawing for the neighbouring site and a braai room addition.
2. Who are the people for whom you have prepared this drawing/information?
The drawing has been prepared for Mr Havenga and the neighbour
3. Are there any other ways to provide the same drawing/information?
No. council requires 3 or 4 sets of printed plans for submission depending on which council it is for.
4. Explain the purpose of every component of the drawing/information mean (for example, why do you put certain dimensions on a certain drawing)?
On the Site plan:
Dimensions are given to show the distance of the new structure and the boundary of the site.
The north sign is for direction and helps indicate which elevation you look at.
The number measured in metres outside the site lines is the actual site size.
There is a dash line to indicate the building line.
The new covered area of the building is hatched in red as well as the new boundary walls.
There are circles to indicate the corners of the boundary lines.
An ERF number and street name must always be indicated.
On the plan:
New covered floor area is hatched in green.
The blue dash line indicates the storm water pipes.
Dimensions are provided to indicate horizontal spaces, wall thicknesses and overall lengths.
New walls are drawn in a thicker line weight to make them stand out and they are hatched red to make it clear where the new walls are.
A thin line door and frame is drawn in with a quarter round dot dash line to show which direction the door swing is.
The notes on the drawing are positioned close to where the work must be done according to that note and it is to help clarify the drawing.
Dotted line with an arrow and ‘letter’ on either end symbolises a section line through the structure.
A black dot dash line indicates the roof eave overhang.
On the section:
New concrete work (green) and walls (red) are hatched in to stand out.
Dimensions show the crucial height measurements.
The notes are to better clarify the drawing and indicate what and where new work is to be done.
The notes also show important sizes of materials to be used.
The point where the structure is cut through is in a thicker line weight.
Room names are inserted to easier refer between the plan and section.
On the elevations:
New brickwork is indicated in yellow.
Closer objects have a thicker line weight than further objects.
A dot dash line in the door and window indicates the opening and the direction it opens in.
A dot dash line along the bottom of the building shows the finished floor level inside.
Project 830
Working drawings, 3D model, and council site plan
1. What is the purpose of this drawing?
It is to turn a dam into a campsite lapa and toilet facility and show a campsite layout.
2. Who are the people for whom you have prepared this drawing/information?
Rhenosterkop camp site
3. Are there any other ways to provide the same drawing/information?
Yes, the plans can be printed out or sent to the client by email or portions of it by fax.
There is no other way to present the council drawings.
4. Explain the purpose of every component of the drawing/information mean (for example, why do you put certain dimensions on a certain drawing)?
On the site plan:
Dimensions show the position of the altered dam on the large farm site.
Surrounding existing buildings, dams and roads are indicated to better read the site plan.
Site dimensions are provided to show the size of the farm.
Council requires an adjacent road and name.
On the plan:
New covered floor area is hatched in green.
Dimensions are provided to indicate horizontal wall thicknesses, useable spaces between them and the overall length of the new structure.
New walls are drawn in a thicker line weight to make them stand out and they are hatched red to make it clear where the new walls are.
A thin line door and frame is drawn in with a quarter round dot dash line to show which direction the door swing is.
The notes on the drawing are positioned close to where the work must be done according to that note and it is to help clarify the drawing.
A fine dotted line indicates where walls have been demolished.
Dotted line with an arrow and ‘letter’ on either end symbolises a section line through the structure.
A red dot-dot-dash line indicates the roof eave overhang.
On the section:
FFL indicates the finished floor level.
New concrete work (green) and walls (red) are hatched in to stand out.
Dimensions show the crucial height measurements.
The notes are to better clarify the drawing and indicate what and where new work is to be done.
The notes also show important sizes of materials to be used.
The point where the structure is cut through is in a thicker line weight.
Room names are inserted to easier refer between the plan and section.
On the elevations:
New brickwork, plaster and paint is indicated in yellow.
Where new windows and doors are inserted, there is yellow around it to indicated that the wall must be properly build and made to match the existing walls.
Closer objects have a thicker line weight than further objects.
A dot dash line in the windows indicates the opening of the window and the direction it opens in.
A small note with a box around it indicates a window number which can be referenced in the title block to see what size the window is.
A dot dash line along the bottom of the building shows the finished floor level inside.
Campsite layout:
My boss said that I could design and position a cheep small braai place unit to fit on each camp site that he laid out so there are a few options of which I chose the first one because it was more practical. I was also given the task to position trees for shade on each site. North is to the left hand side.
3D modelling:
This is an image to show the client more or less the shape and finished product of the structure.
Project 832
Base drawing and working drawing converted to council drawings
1. What is the purpose of this drawing?
It is to show a new front and side boundary wall, new carport and internal changes of a double garage turned into a granny flat and a guest room.
2. Who are the people for whom you have prepared this drawing/information?
The drawing has been prepared for Mr Munro
3. Are there any other ways to provide the same drawing/information?
No. council requires 3 or 4 sets of printed plans for submission depending on which council it is for.
4. Explain the purpose of every component of the drawing/information mean (for example, why do you put certain dimensions on a certain drawing)?
On the Site plan:
The blue dash line indicates the storm water pipes.
Thick Red, green and grown dot dash lines indicate the drainage.
Dimensions are given to show the distance of the new structure and the boundary of the site.
The north sign is for direction and helps indicate which elevation you look at.
The number measured in metres outside the site lines is the actual site size.
There is a dash line to indicate the building line.
The new covered area of the building is hatched in red as well as the new boundary walls.
There are circles to indicate the corners of the boundary lines.
An ERF number and street name must always be indicated.
On the plan:
New covered floor area is hatched in green.
Drainage from a toilet is indicated with a red dot dash line.
Drainage from sinks, basins and showers are indicated in a green dot dash line.
External waist pipes are indicated as a brown dot dash line.
Existing drainage pipes are indicated as a black dot dash line.
The blue dash line indicates the storm water pipes.
New sanitary is indicated in blue.
Dimensions are provided to indicate horizontal spaces, wall thicknesses, overall lengths and C/Cs between poles.
New walls are drawn in a thicker line weight to make them stand out and they are hatched red to make it clear where the new walls are.
A thin line door and frame is drawn in with a quarter round dot dash line to show which direction the door swing is.
The notes on the drawing are positioned close to where the work must be done according to that note and it is to help clarify the drawing.
Dotted line with an arrow and ‘letter’ on either end symbolises a section line through the structure.
A black dot dash line indicates the roof eave overhang.
On the section:
New concrete work (green) and walls (red) are hatched in to stand out.
Dimensions show the crucial height measurements.
The notes are to better clarify the drawing and indicate what and where new work is to be done.
The notes also show important sizes of materials to be used.
The point where the structure is cut through is in a thicker line weight.
Room names are inserted to easier refer between the plan and section.
On the elevations:
New brickwork is indicated in yellow.
Closer objects have a thicker line weight than further objects.
A dot dash line in the door and window indicates the opening and the direction it opens in.
A dot dash line along the bottom of the building shows the finished floor level inside.
Project 834
Electrical layout
1. What is the purpose of this drawing?
It is to show the where lights, plugs and other electrical components are in the house.
2. Who are the people for whom you have prepared this drawing/information?
The drawing has been prepared for Mr. Raker
3. Are there any other ways to provide the same drawing/information?
No.
4. Explain the purpose of every component of the drawing/information mean (for example, why do you put certain dimensions on a certain drawing)?
Electrical plan:
The electrical layout is shown on a bare plan image of the house.
Symbols are used for better organization of space on the plan and a neater mor understandable finished product..
There is a legend with symbols is and the descriptions to better understand the drawing.
Project 835
Base drawing, working drawings converted to council plans
1. What is the purpose of this drawing?
It is to show an addition to an existing house.
2. Who are the people for whom you have prepared this drawing/information?
The drawing has been prepared Mr. Angeliniadis and council
3. Are there any other ways to provide the same drawing/information?
No, as council will not accept any other format.
4. Explain the purpose of every component of the drawing/information mean (for example, why do you put certain dimensions on a certain drawing)?
On the Site plan:
Dimensions are given to show the distance of the new structure and the boundary of the site.
The north sign is for direction and helps indicate which elevation you look at.
The number measured in metres outside the site lines is the actual site size.
There is a dash line to indicate the building line. The enclosed useable spaces my not exceed this line.
The additions below the covered area of the building is hatched in red.
There are circles to indicate the corners of the boundary lines.
An ERF number and street name must always be indicated.
On the plan:
Dimensions are provided to indicate horizontal wall thicknesses, useable spaces between them and the overall length of the new structure.
New walls are drawn in a thicker line weight to make them stand out and they are hatched red to make it clear where the new walls are.
A thin line door and frame is drawn in with a quarter round dot dash line to show which direction the door swing is.
The notes on the drawing are positioned close to where the work must be done according to that note and it is to help clarify the drawing.
A small note with a box around it indicates a window number which can be referenced in the title block to see what size the window is.
A fine dotted line indicates where walls doors and windows have been demolished.
Dotted line with an arrow and ‘letter’ on either end symbolises a section line through the structure.
On the section:
FFL indicates the finished floor level.
New concrete work (green) and walls (red) are hatched in to stand out.
Dimensions show the crucial height measurements.
The notes are to better clarify the drawing and indicate what and where new work is to be done.
The notes also show important sizes of materials to be used.
The point where the structure is cut through is in a thicker line weight.
Room names are inserted to easier refer between the plan and section.
On the elevations:
New brickwork, plaster and paint is indicated in yellow.
Where new windows and doors are inserted, there is yellow around it to indicated that the wall must be properly build and made to match the existing walls.
Closer objects have a thicker line weight than further objects.
A dot dash line in the windows indicates the opening of the window and the direction it opens in.
A small note with a box around it indicates a window number which can be referenced in the title block to see what size the window is.
A dot dash line along the bottom of the building shows the finished floor level inside.
Project 837
Base drawing, working drawings converted to council plans
1. What is the purpose of this drawing?
It is to show alterations to an existing house.
2. Who are the people for whom you have prepared this drawing/information?
The drawing has been prepared Mr Van Zyl
3. Are there any other ways to provide the same drawing/information?
No, as council will not accept any other format.
4. Explain the purpose of every component of the drawing/information mean (for example, why do you put certain dimensions on a certain drawing)?
On the Site plan:
Dimensions are given to show the distance of the new structure and the boundary of the site.
The north sign is for direction and helps indicate which elevation you look at.
The number measured in metres outside the site lines is the actual site size.
There is a dash line to indicate the building line. The enclosed useable spaces my not exceed this line.
The additions below the covered area of the building is hatched in red.
There are circles to indicate the corners of the boundary lines.
An ERF number and street name must always be indicated.
On the plan:
Dimensions are provided to indicate horizontal wall thicknesses, useable spaces between them and the overall length of the new structure.
New walls are drawn in a thicker line weight to make them stand out and they are hatched red to make it clear where the new walls are.
A thin line door and frame is drawn in with a quarter round dot dash line to show which direction the door swing is.
The notes on the drawing are positioned close to where the work must be done according to that note and it is to help clarify the drawing.
A small note with a box around it indicates a window number which can be referenced in the title block to see what size the window is.
A fine dotted line indicates where walls doors and windows have been demolished.
Dotted line with an arrow and ‘letter’ on either end symbolises a section line through the structure.
On the section:
FFL indicates the finished floor level.
New concrete work (green) and walls (red) are hatched in to stand out.
Dimensions show the crucial height measurements.
The notes are to better clarify the drawing and indicate what and where new work is to be done.
The notes also show important sizes of materials to be used.
The point where the structure is cut through is in a thicker line weight.
Room names are inserted to easier refer between the plan and section.
On the elevations:
New brickwork, plaster and paint is indicated in yellow.
Where new windows and doors are inserted, there is yellow around it to indicated that the wall must be properly build and made to match the existing walls.
Closer objects have a thicker line weight than further objects.
A dot dash line in the windows indicates the opening of the window and the direction it opens in.
A small note with a box around it indicates a window number which can be referenced in the title block to see what size the window is.
A dot dash line along the bottom of the building shows the finished floor level inside.
Project 839
3D presentation
1. What is the purpose of this drawing?
It is to provide a 3D view of the extention options to the client.
2. Who are the people for whom you have prepared this drawing/information?
These drawing are prepared for Mr & Mrs Newton, the client
3. Are there any other ways to provide the same drawing/information?
Yes, a hand drawing could be drawn or sketches but will not be as accurate as this.
4. Explain the purpose of every component of the drawing/information mean (for example, why do you put certain dimensions on a certain drawing)?
It is purely a visual aspect so what you see is what you get.
The coulours are matched as closely as possible to that of the existing building and alterations to be done.
Project 843
Measured and base drawing.
1. What is the purpose of this drawing?
It is to provide base plans for a building that did not have any.
2. Who are the people for whom you have prepared this drawing/information?
These drawing are prepared the owner of the office block and council.
3. Are there any other ways to provide the same drawing/information?
No. as council will not accept it.
4. Explain the purpose of every component of the drawing/information mean (for example, why do you put certain dimensions on a certain drawing)?
On all plans:
Walls are drawn in a thicker line weight to make them stand out.
A thin line door and frame is drawn in with a quarter round dot dash line to show which direction the door swing is.
Dimensions are provided to indicate horizontal wall thicknesses, useable spaces between them and the overall length of the new structure.
Dotted line with an arrow and ‘letter’ on either end symbolises a section line through the structure.
A different dot dash line indicates work above like a beam over.
On the section:
An dot dash line above it indicated the finished floor level.
The point where the structure is cut through is in a thicker line weight.
On the elevations:
Closer objects have a thicker line weight than further objects.
A dot dash line along the bottom of the building shows the finished floor level inside.
Project 846
Base drawing, working drawings
1. What is the purpose of this drawing?
It is to show alterations to an existing house.
2. Who are the people for whom you have prepared this drawing/information?
The drawing has been prepared Mr Van Niekerk
3. Are there any other ways to provide the same drawing/information?
Yes, the plans can be printed out or sent to the client by email or portions of it by fax.
4. Explain the purpose of every component of the drawing/information mean (for example, why do you put certain dimensions on a certain drawing)?
On the Site plan:
Dimensions are given to show the distance of the new structure and the boundary of the site.
The north sign is for direction and helps indicate which elevation you look at.
The number measured in metres outside the site lines is the actual site size.
There is a dash line to indicate the building line. The enclosed useable spaces my not exceed this line.
The additions below the covered area of the building are to be coloured in red.
There are circles to indicate the corners of the boundary lines.
An ERF number and street name must always be indicated.
On the plan:
New walls are drawn in a thicker line weight to make them stand out and they are to be coloured red to make it clear where the new walls are.
A thin line door and frame is drawn in with a quarter round dot dash line to show which direction the door swing is.
The notes on the drawing are positioned close to where the work must be done according to that note and it is to help clarify the drawing.
A fine dotted line indicates where walls doors and windows have been demolished.
Dotted line with an arrow and ‘letter’ on either end symbolises a section line through the structure.
On the section:
It is a basic structural cut through of the area where alterations are done.
The point where the structure is cut through is in a thicker line weight.
On the elevations:
It is a basic elevation from the street side, which is the only side where alterations will be seen from the outside.
Closer objects have a thicker line weight than further objects.
A dot dash line in the windows indicates the opening of the window and the direction it opens in.
Project 849
Base drawing and 3D drawings.
1. What is the purpose of this drawing?
It is to provide base plans and 3D images for signage on the site
2. Who are the people for whom you have prepared this drawing/information?
These drawing are prepared for an estate agent.
3. Are there any other ways to provide the same drawing/information?
Yes, different text and images can be sent or delivered to the architectural firm but this is a more accurate summary of the existing building and site.
4. Explain the purpose of every component of the drawing/information mean (for example, why do you put certain dimensions on a certain drawing)?
On all plans:
Walls are drawn in a thicker line weight to make them stand out.
A thin line door and frame is drawn in with a quarter round dot dash line to show which direction the door swing is.
Dotted line with an arrow and ‘letter’ on either end symbolises a section line through the structure.
A different dot dash line indicates work above like a beam over.
On the elevations:
Closer objects have a thicker line weight than further objects.
A dot dash line along the bottom of the building shows the finished floor level inside.
3D images:
It is purely a visual aspect so what you see is what you get.
It is to show the house as how it would look when it is built.
Project 854
Measured and base sections
1. What is the purpose of this drawing?
It is to provide accurate heights of an existing office block as well as indicate the positioning of all the concrete columns and slabs.
2. Who are the people for whom you have prepared this drawing/information?
These drawing are prepared for the new owners of Atlantic Centre
3. Are there any other ways to provide the same drawing/information?
Yes, different text and images can be sent or delivered to the owner but this is a more accurate summary of the existing building.
4. Explain the purpose of every component of the drawing/information mean (for example, why do you put certain dimensions on a certain drawing)?
On the section:
The point where the structure is cut through is in a thicker line weight
Existing concrete is indicated by a thicker line-weight than the masonry work.
Room names and floor are for the drawing to be easily read.
Dimensions show the length of the main concrete column and slab spans as well as crucial heights.
Text on the drawing is mainly to indicate slab thicknesses.
Project 861
Working drawings and council drawings
1. What is the purpose of this drawing?
It is to provide an image to the client of the new house to be built on vacant site.
Council plans are to be presented and passed by council.
2. Who are the people for whom you have prepared this drawing/information?
These drawing are prepared for Mr Gazet
3. Are there any other ways to provide the same drawing/information?
Yes, the plans can be printed out or sent to the client by email or portions of it by fax.
There is no other way to present the council drawings.
4. Explain the purpose of every component of the drawing/information mean (for example, why do you put certain dimensions on a certain drawing)?
On the Site plan:
Dimensions are given to show the distance of the new parking bays and external spaces.
The north sign is for direction and helps indicate which elevation you look at.
The number measured in metres outside the site lines is the actual site size.
The new covered area of the building is hatched and coloured red by hand.
There are circles to indicate the corners of the boundary lines.
An ERF number and street name must always be indicated.
On the plan:
New covered floor area is later coloured green by hand.
Dimensions are provided to indicate horizontal spaces column thicknesses and C/Cs between steel posts.
New walls are drawn in a thicker line weight to make them stand out and they are coloured red later to make it clear where the new walls are.
A thin line door and frame is drawn in with a quarter round dot dash line to show which direction the door swing is.
The notes on the drawing are positioned close to where the work must be done according to that note and it is to help clarify the drawing.
A fine dotted line indicates where existing walls doors, windows and stairs have been demolished.
Dotted line with an arrow and ‘letter’ on either end symbolises a section line through the structure.
Fire layout and signage with the note are indicated on the plan as well as fire escape doors.
On the sections:
New concrete work (hand coloured green) and walls (hand coloured red) are hatched in to stand out.
Dimensions show the crucial height measurements.
The notes are to better clarify the drawing and indicate what and where new work is to be done.
The notes also show important sizes of materials to be used.
The point where the structure is cut through is in a thicker line weight.
Room names are inserted to easier refer between the plan and section.
On the elevations:
New brickwork is coloured in yellow by hand later.
Closer objects have a thicker line weight than further objects.
A dot dash line in the door indicates the opening and the direction it opens in.
A dot dash line along the bottom of the building shows the finished floor level inside.
The column foundation is dotted in on the elevation with notes because there is no section line cutting through it.
Project 868
Council plans in preperation
1. What is the purpose of this drawing?
It is to provide council and construction plans for low cost housing
2. Who are the people for whom you have prepared this drawing/information?
The drawing has been prepared Blue Downs Housing building contractors
3. Are there any other ways to provide the same drawing/information?
The council plans cannot be provided in any other way.
4. Explain the purpose of every component of the drawing/information mean (for example, why do you put certain dimensions on a certain drawing)?
On the plan:
New covered floor area is hatched in green.
Dimensions are provided to indicate horizontal wall thicknesses, useable spaces between them and the overall length of the new structure.
New walls are drawn in a thicker line weight to make them stand out and they are to be hatched red by hand to make it clear where the new walls are.
A thin line door and frame is drawn in with a quarter round dot dash line to show which direction the door swing is.
The notes on the drawing are positioned close to where the work must be done according to that note and it is to help clarify the drawing.
A small note with a box around it indicates a window number which can be referenced in the title block to see what size the window is.
A fine dotted line indicates where walls doors and windows have been demolished.
Dotted line with an arrow and ‘letter’ on either end symbolises a section line through the structure.
A red dot-dot-dash line indicates the roof eave overhang.
On the section:
FFL indicates the finished floor level.
New concrete work (green) and walls (red) are hatched in to stand out.
Dimensions show the crucial height measurements.
The notes are to better clarify the drawing and indicate what and where new work is to be done.
The notes also show important sizes of materials to be used.
The point where the structure is cut through is in a thicker line weight.
Room names are inserted to easier refer between the plan and section.
On the elevations:
New brickwork, plaster and paint is indicated in yellow.
Where new windows and doors are inserted, there is yellow around it to indicated that the wall must be properly build and made to match the existing walls.
Closer objects have a thicker line weight than further objects.
A dot dash line in the windows indicates the opening of the window and the direction it opens in.
A small note with a box around it indicates a window number which can be referenced in the title block to see what size the window is.
A dot dash line along the bottom of the building shows the finished floor level inside.
Project 871
Measured and base drawing.
1. What is the purpose of this drawing?
It is to provide base plans for a building that did not have any.
2. Who are the people for whom you have prepared this drawing/information?
These drawing are prepared for another architectural firm to work from.
3. Are there any other ways to provide the same drawing/information?
Yes, different text and images can be sent or delivered to the architectural firm but this is a more accurate summary of the existing building and site.
4. Explain the purpose of every component of the drawing/information mean (for example, why do you put certain dimensions on a certain drawing)?
On all plans:
Walls are drawn in a thicker line weight to make them stand out.
A thin line door and frame is drawn in with a quarter round dot dash line to show which direction the door swing is.
Dimensions are provided to indicate horizontal wall thicknesses, useable spaces between them and the overall length of the new structure.
Dotted line with an arrow and ‘letter’ on either end symbolises a section line through the structure.
A different dot dash line indicates work above like a beam over.
On the section:
An dot dash line above it indicated the finished floor level.
The point where the structure is cut through is in a thicker line weight.
On the elevations:
Closer objects have a thicker line weight than further objects.
A dot dash line along the bottom of the building shows the finished floor level inside.
Project 877
Measured and base drawing.
1. What is the purpose of this drawing?
It is to provide base plans for a building that did not have any.
2. Who are the people for whom you have prepared this drawing/information?
These drawing are prepared for another architectural firm to work from.
3. Are there any other ways to provide the same drawing/information?
Yes, different text and images can be sent or delivered to the architectural firm but this is a more accurate summary of the existing building and site.
4. Explain the purpose of every component of the drawing/information mean (for example, why do you put certain dimensions on a certain drawing)?
On all plans:
Walls are drawn in a thicker line weight to make them stand out.
A thin line door and frame is drawn in with a quarter round dot dash line to show which direction the door swing is.
Dimensions are provided to indicate horizontal wall thicknesses, useable spaces between them and the overall length of the new structure.
Dotted line with an arrow and ‘letter’ on either end symbolises a section line through the structure.
A different dot dash line indicates work above like a beam over.
On the section:
An dot dash line above it indicated the finished floor level.
The point where the structure is cut through is in a thicker line weight.
On the elevations:
Closer objects have a thicker line weight than further objects.
A dot dash line along the bottom of the building shows the finished floor level inside.
