Back in the middle 1970’s, I had already taken drafting courses through the Naval education extension services while serving in the U.S. Navy. But very much like many young men, after my enlistment, my wife and I were building a family. I didn’t have time to finish my education. There were mouths to feed, so… Read More »
Architectural details are the drawings made at a larger scale than the plans and exterior elevations to accurately show the various methods of construction and the moldings and ornamentation on the building. The scale of details varies according to the size of the item being drawn in detail. 1/2″ = 1′- 0″ and 3/4″ =… Read More »
Colonial architecture was and is the architecture of rectangles. On the floor plan, these rectangles intersected each other much the same as they would in a game of dominoes. In the elevations the parallelogram was used almost exclusively, with its looks enhanced by a great deal of horizontal lines. Arches, curves and oblique shapes were… Read More »
Learning to draw your own house plans is an idea that actually has merit. It can also save you a bunch money and eliminates the middle man. An architect or designer can get expensive. I’ve heard that some of these folks can charge up to ten dollars a square foot for basic drawings that contain… Read More »
In order that the dimensions of an object can be read with any accuracy, it’s best to make the drawing to a certain scale, which in the case of house or commercial building plans is usually 1/4″ = 1′-0″. This means that every quarter inch of the drawing is considered to be one foot in… Read More »
There are several different parts of a set of house or building plan: The floor plan or plans, electrical plan or plans, the exterior views or elevations, the basement or foundation plan, a floor framing plan, a site plan. Also included would be: sectional details, kitchen and bathroom cabinet details, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning… Read More »
Our certificate in drafting is handy for those wanting entry level positions in the architectural field. If you’re interested in receiving a drafting certificate, you can readily receive it here at House Plan Drafting because we offer training in the skill set that will help you build a career in architectural drafting. This program generally… Read More »
There’s a big difference between an architect and an architectural drafter. The architectural drafter is someone who, under the direction of the architect, places the architect’s ideas on technical drawings so that it’s clear to the builder what to build. Starting with the preliminary sketches created by the architect they are able to work up… Read More »
Have you had training and experience in drafting or related subjects? The amount that you have had, great or small, will give you a basis for additional training, or possibly for specialization in some particular kind of drafting work. Actually, no occupation offers such opportunity for individual development than drafting. There are so many disciplines… Read More »
Stairs Stairs are a very important feature of a home, and a great amount of care should be used in designing them. How they look in the home really makes an impression on the looks of the whole house. They can’t be considered as a separate and unrelated piece of furniture, decorated with carvings… Read More »