A line type cheat sheet to help you understand the meaning of different types of lines you see in architectural and design drawings.
In this post, we are exploring as-built drawings costs & drafting rates at architecture companies. Nearly all construction projects, especially commissioned ones, require proper documentation in the form of as-built drawings. Every building component is specified with clear and detailed information,...
People have been using digital documents for decades, from CAD drawings to spreadsheets. But when they began to apply scripts to CAD software and macros to spreadsheets, architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) information could be accessed and manipulated—and even created—in completely new...
plotters play a significant role in architecture. they are used to print architectural drawings, including floor plans, elevations, sections, and detailed construction documents. architects rely on plotters to produce accurate and scaled drawings that can be easily shared with clients, contractors, and...
What’s the Difference Between Shop Drawings vs Construction Drawings vs As-Built Drawings Role of GFC drawings in construction Not a single brick is laid before the GFC drawings are filed. Good for construction drawings define every minute detail for each step during construction. This ensures tha...
Compared to 2D drawings, 3D modeling software designs can display the finest details from any angle, making evaluation faster and easier. Simulation and testing A large battery of 3D modeling software simulations can test for product malfunctions and safety under harsh conditions or for the movements...
RELATED: What are as-built drawings costs & drafting rates at architecture companies? General reminder about as-built and redline drawings Redline drawings An architect does not need to sign redline drawings. A contractor prepares the documents to reflect changes during construction, and an archite...
Journal of ArchitectureBafna, S. (2008). How architectural drawings work - and what that implies for the role of representation in architecture. The Journal of Architecture, 13(5), 535-564.Banfa, Sonit. "How architectural drawings work--and what that implies for the role of representation ...
Compared to 2D drawings, 3D modeling software designs can display the finest details from any angle, making evaluation faster and easier. Simulation and testing A large battery of 3D modeling software simulations can test for product malfunctions and safety under harsh conditions or for the movements...
it's easy to lose track of where a document is in the review and approval process. Construction scheduling software should incorporate easy workflow management for monitoring and reporting the status of thousands of engineering drawings, requests for information, change orders, and other documents requ...