School:	Applied Computing and Engineering Sciences (ACES)
	Faculty:	Architectural Technology
	Course:	DRAF21A1 - Architectural Drafting 1 - Freehand

Graphic Standards for Design Drawings - Sheet Layout

	PAGE CONTENTS Objectives Sheet Sizes Design Titleblocks Sheet Layout

OBJECTIVES

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

SHEET SIZES

METRIC

IMPERIAL

DESIGN TITLE BLOCKS

Common Title Block Locations

Sample Freehand Title Block (below)

Sample Freehand Cover Page

Text Content

SHEET LAYOUT

	If two drawings are to read as individual figures, the space between them should be equal to the space between each drawing and the edge of the field.
	If moved closer, the drawings begin to read more as a group.
	If moved closer still, the drawings read more as a single view rather than two individual views.
	Related drawings that form a set can themselves define the edge of a field for another drawing.
	Related drawings that form a set can themselves define the edge of a field for another drawing.
	Introducing tonal value can aid in defining a field.
	A darker background for an elevation can merge with a section drawing.
	Plan drawings may be related vertically - preferrably aling their long dimension.
	Plan drawings may be related horizontally - preferrably aling their long dimension.
	A set of related drawings may be laid out horizontally, vertically or in a grid format.
	Plan drawings can be related to paraline views horizontally.
	Plan drawings can be related to section and elevation views vertically.
	Symmetrical layout works best in presenting a symmetrical building design.
	If a series of related drawings are of different types, they may be unified by framing or boxing them.
	If a series of related drawings are of different types, they may be unified by framing or boxing them.

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