Every design package from YellowAntNest includes a set of architectural drawings. Here's a guide to what each drawing type means and how it's used in construction.
Used by builders to understand the spatial arrangement of each level of the building.
A top-down (bird's eye) view showing the layout of each floor. Floor plans display room positions, dimensions, wall locations, doors, and windows.
Helps contractors understand vertical dimensions and construction layers.
A vertical cut-through of the building showing internal heights, floor-to-ceiling clearances, staircase construction, and structural elements.
Used by the client to visualize the final look, and by builders for exterior construction.
Front and side external views of the building showing the facade design, window styles, door positions, roof profile, and exterior finishes.
Helps homeowners and clients visualize the final result before construction begins.
Perspective rendered views of the finished building giving a photorealistic or semi-realistic impression of how it will look when constructed.
Used by structural engineers and builders to correctly position the columns during construction.
A grid drawing showing the exact positions of structural columns (pillars). This is the foundation reference for all structural work.
The complete set of drawings that the builder uses on-site throughout construction.
Highly detailed dimensioned drawings covering all floors with every measurement needed. These are the primary drawings used at the construction site.
Used by the electrical contractor to wire the building correctly and to obtain electrical approvals.
Electrical layout showing power point locations, light fixture positions, switch placements, and circuit routing for every floor.
Used by the plumbing contractor and required for building plan approval in most jurisdictions.
Plumbing and drainage layout showing water supply lines, drainage routes, fixture positions, and pipe sizes for all floors.
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