School:	Applied Computing and Engineering Sciences (ACES)
	Faculty:	Architectural Technology
	Course:	ARCH 12356 - Architectural Studio 1

In-Class Exercise - Architectural Design Floor Plans 1

PAGE CONTENTS Objectives Background Tasks Submission Requirements Evaluation Criteria

OBJECTIVES

• Execute quality line work and lettering.
• Properly use drawing symbols and conventions.
• Prepare sketches to specified scales.
• Prepare orthographic architectural drawings.
• Create sketch drawings using a variety of techniques.

BACKGROUND

Architectural floor plans are a fundamental component of a set of architectural drawings. These plans incorporate many graphic elements must be completed using standard drawing conventions. The drafting conventions and amount of detail will vary - depending on the scale of the drawing. This exercise will explore the graphic conventions for architectural design floor plans for a variety of scales.

TASKS

The following worksheets may be used to practice drawing typical architectural systems and elements on architectural design floor plans at different scales.

Worksheet 1    Walls and Windows

• Exterior wall
• Interior partition
• Standard window
• Bay window
• Patio door
• Exterior hinged door

Worksheet 2    Doors

• Interior hinged door
• Sliding door
• Bi-fold door
• Double hinged door
• Pass-through opening
• Overhead garage door

Worksheet 3    Kitchen Symbols

• Lower kitchen cabinet
• Upper kitchen cabinet
• Kitchen sink
• Stove
• Fridge
• Dishwasher

Worksheet 4    Bathroom Symbols

• Toilet fixture (wc)
• Vanity washbasin
• Pedestal washbasin
• Bathtub
• Shower
• Skylight

Worksheet 5    Miscellaneous

• Steps
• Fireplace
• Other

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• This is a freehand drawing course and consequently all work MUST be created using freehand drawing techniques. Drawings that incorporate ruled line work (i.e. drawn with a ruler) will not be evaluated.
• Use appropriate line weight and line type conventions as discussed in class.
• Be sure to include your name and class code (e.g. F120a or P02) on your drawings.

The drawing may be collected at the end of the class confirm with your professor if submission is necessary.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

This exercise is primarily to PRACTICE drawing neat, consistent and straight line work. It will be evaluated for completeness only (i.e. Complete or Not Complete). However, your work should show some improvement from the first sketch to the last sketch.

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