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WHERE IT ALL BEGINS

Explore the essential elements that form the backbone of all architectural documents, from column grids to interior partitions, exterior walls to interior fenestration. Learn about vertical shafts, toilets, casework, and equipment. Dive into dimensions, references, and symbology used in architectural drawings.

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WHERE IT ALL BEGINS

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  1. WHERE IT ALL BEGINS

  2. Column Grids • Backbone of all the documents, especially the floor plans • Alpha characters horizontal • Numeric characters vertical

  3. Columns • Concrete or steel for most non-residential construction • One of the major vertical element impacting the floor plan

  4. Exterior Walls • Weather Barrier (air, moisture, light) • Thermal Barrier • Fire Resistance

  5. Vertical shafts • Stairs • Elevators • Escalators • Cart Lifts and Dumb Waiters • Trash & Linen Chutes • Mechanical rooms + (ducts & pipes) • Electrical rooms + (conduits and bussways) • Plumbing (domestic water, sanitary, fire sprinklers, medical gasses –healthcare)

  6. Interior Partitions • Drywall vs. CMU • Width & height • Fire resistance • Acoustic requirements • Moisture resistance • Durability • Wall hung items • MEP imbedded in walls

  7. Toilets • Plumbing fixtures • Toilet partitions • Toilet accessories

  8. Interior Fenestration • Doors • Interior glazing • Borrowed lights • Louvers and grilles

  9. Casework and Millwork • Reception • Registration desks • Nurses stations • Board rooms • Standing and running trim • Utility cabinets

  10. Equipment (fixed) • Healthcare • Audiovisual

  11. Specialties • Movable partitions • Signage • Building directories • White, tack and blackboards • Display cases • Lockers

  12. Dimensions • Exterior • Interior • Orthogonal • Radial

  13. References • Exterior elevations • Building sections • Wall sections • Enlarged plans • Interior elevations • Details

  14. Symbology • Room names and numbers • Door numbers • Partition types and fire rating graphics

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