Building Plans

How do you know what to build?

• All construction begins with plans:• Floor Plan• Elevation Plan• Plot Plan• Cross Section

What is a Plot Plan?• Shows where the house will be constructed on the

property.• Can also show other important features.

What is a Floor Plan

• Shows the layout of the house from above• Floor plans can show:• Rooms & sizes• Doors & Windows• Stairwells• Electrical• Plumbing• Mechanical

What is an Elevation Plan

• In architecture, an elevation is the North, South, East or West view of a building.

Elevations

What is a Cross Section

• Also simply called a section, represents a vertical plane cut through the object.

• Shows how the building is to be constructed

• Size & type of Materials:• Walls • Roofing• Insulation• Siding• Foundation• Flooring

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