What is included in architectural plans?

Architectural drawings are made according to a set of conventions, which include particular views (floor
plan, section etc.), sheet sizes, units of measurement and scales, annotation and cross referencing.

What are architectural drawings called?

An architectural drawing or architect's drawing is a technical drawing of a building (or building project)
that falls within the definition of architecture. ... Today the vast majority of drawings are created using
CAD software.

What do floor plans include?

The floor plan may depict an entire building, one floor of a building, or a single room. It may also include
measurements, furniture, appliances, or anything else necessary to the purpose of the plan. Floor plans
are useful to help design furniture layout, wiring systems, and much more.

What is an architectural site plan?

A site plan is an architectural plan, landscape architecture document, and a detailed engineering
drawing of proposed improvements to a given lot. ... Site plans are often prepared by a design
consultant who must be either a licensed engineer, architect, landscape architect or land surveyor".

What are buildable plans?

It is essential that building plans are really “buildable”. For a homeowner that means the plan can be
built on time and budget. For the contractor that means reliable plans that can allow them to focus on
their craft and provide the homeowner with the best possible outcome.

What Is Included In Our Plans?

All of our plans are designed by licensed architects and residential building designers. Each plan is
designed to meet nationally recognized building codes for the year they were created.

No two plans are the same. We strongly encourage you to contact us for the contents of any plan you
may be interested in purchasing.

Foundation Plan

shows the foundation details.

Floor Plan
shows the placement of interior walls and the dimensions for rooms, doors, windows, stairways, etc. of
each level of the house.

Exterior Elevations

show the front, rear and sides of the house, including exterior materials, details and roof pitches.

Building Cross Section

shows details of the house as though it were cut in slices from the roof to the foundation. The cross
sections detail the construction of the home, insulation, flooring and roofing.

Interior Elevations

show the details of cabinets such as those found in the kitchen, bathroom and utility room, fireplaces
and other special interior features.

Roof Plan

provides a bird's eye view of the roof's valleys, ridges and dormers, if applicable

Notes & Details

provides information for structural specifications, excavating and grading, masonry and concrete work,
carpentry and wood specifications, thermal and moisture protection and specifications about drywall,
tile, flooring, glazing, caulking and sealants.