Create floor plans for residential buildings.

Indicators for this outcome
(a) Discuss and apply terminology (e.g., exterior walls, interior partitions) associated with floor plans.
(b)

Design multiple floor plans to demonstrate understanding of drawing tools and drawing symbols.

  • Draw exterior walls and interior partitions/walls.
  • Insert doors and windows.
  • Insert plumbing fixtures, millwork and TYP (typical, same as nearby comparable features) on construction drawings.
  • Locate and place stairwell openings and stairs.
(c)

Provide detail to floor plan by:

  • representing miscellaneous objects (e.g., closets, closet rods, hangers, shelves, balcony handrails, appliances, cabinets); and
  • dimensioning using correct architectural symbols (e.g., arrows, slashes).
(d) Label and dimension rooms using correct architectural symbols and following correct standards.
(e) Capture room information (e.g., room area, room function) in a central database for reference and to identify building trends and preferences for future projects.
(f) Differentiate between a presentation and construction floor plan.
(g) Explore floor plans which take into account universal design and cultural needs.
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