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Reading and Drafting Architectural Sketches |
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Written by admin (Cranston, Rhode Island)
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Page 1 of 2  There's not much to creating or making sense out of architectural sketches and blueprints, especially in this age of computer-assisted drawing (CAD) and software-based instant 3D mock-ups of your dream home. It's still a necessary step to the building process when procuring a residential building permit, and a good sketch takes the hassle out of explaining what exactly you want out of a project.
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the right are some electrical symbols commonly found in architectural
drawings to start. Some of these symbols do vary among drafters and
builders, but all of them intuitively simplify explanation of where standard
elements of a home or buildings should be placed. This list isn't at
all exhaustive, as more specialized electrical equipment coming to market, like home automation panels and A/V fixtures, require a bit
more explanation in a sketch or blueprint.
Below are some symbols relating to doors, windows and stairways.
Again, these are approximations of standards set in the architectural and contracting world, and should be readily decipherable to avoid any confusion or slip-up. Next, we'll look at the way drafters commonly represent materials on sketches.
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