Constructing Environments ENVS10003 Journal Submission – Week 4
Stage 2 – Drying yard
Stage 1 – Courtyard
2. Drawing Content – Plans 1. Floor Plans – illustrate the parameters/area and the divisions between rooms within the buildings. It provides entry and exit points and thus the overall shape. [Dimensions are provided and are always documented in units of millimeters] 2. General Notes – Discrepancies to be brought to immediate attention 3. Legend – Aids in the understanding of the drawing details and conventions 4. Annotations – can be used to make amendments (e.g. Courtyard – remove existing concrete pavers) 5. Section Location on Plan – Forward and Backward Referencing 6. Floor Levels – FFL or FCL 7. Window Drawing Convention 8. Door Drawing Convention
Clouds are used when amendments are m ade and therefore there are cost or construction ramifications
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1. Title Block -‐ Company Name: Bruce Allen Architect Pty. Ltd. -‐ Date: 1 8/01/2013 -‐ Compass Bearing -‐ Contact details -‐ Responsible Authority: City of Melbourne -‐ Drawing type * The Title Block provides information as a means for further enquiries as w ell as initial information in regards to the examination and understanding of drawings.
3. Drawing Content – Elevation 1. Floor Plan vs. Elevation – Shows the exterior section/views of the building and includes heights
Elevation Drawing -‐ Door
Elevation Drawing -‐ Windows
Constructing Environments ENVS10003 Journal Submission – Week 4
4. Drawing Content – Sections 1. Interior and fixed furnishings (front view – walls down) a. Provides dimensions of internal structures and their surroundings 2. Annotations – Spell out changes, which are being made. 3. Material Conventions – ie. Concrete consists of spots
Differentiation between elevation and section
A break – Exclude irrelevant information
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5. Drawing Content – Details Details Include: -‐ Materials used -‐ Dimensions -‐ Door & windows (Fixtures) *In the drawings of Queens College there are some forward and backward references that are w rong and some information and detailed drawings are more difficult to find