Drafting LEVEL B 

Term 2  

PART 1 - dREAM hOME dESIGNS - tHEORY

PROBLEM: 

• to design, develop and draft a set of house plans using the 3D software Revit

Assignments:

• Before you begin designing your own home, you need to understand the basic requirements and design parameters

• The following assignments will help you intelligently design your home

Click on the links below and follow the instructions

1. Reading a Plan /10 Week 1

   • Use the Floorplan provided and the Reference Sheet to answer the questions on the worksheet

• • • • • • • • Floorplan

              • Reference Sheet

              • Reading a plan - Worksheet

2. Evaluating House Designs /10 Week 1

   • Using the Floorplan and Reference Sheet from the previous assignment, complete the worksheet below

• Evaluating House Designs - Worksheet

3. Entrances and House Types /10 Week 1

   • Using theory link, complete the worksheet provided

• Theory

• Worksheet

4. Roof Types /10 Week 1

   • Using the theory link, complete the worksheet provided

• Theory

• Worksheet

5. Subdivision Survey /10 Week 1

   • Using the theory link, complete the worksheet provided, print it out and hand-in

• Theory - Entrances and House Types

• Theory - Roof Types

• Worksheet

• House pictures   

6. How to use an Architects Scale /10 Week 1

   • Using the theory link, complete the worksheet provided, print it out and hand-in

• Theory

• Worksheet  

PART 2 - REVIT TUTORIALS

Complete the following tutorials to learn the basics of REVIT! What is Revit you ask? CLICK HERE

• Part 1 - Creating a Project and Add Levels /10 Week 2

• Part 2 - Creating Exterior and Interior walls /10 Week 2

• Part 3 - Create Terrain and a Building Pad /10 Week 2

• Part 4 - Creating a Floor /10 Week 2

• Part 5 - Creating a Roof /10 Week 3

• Part 6 - Placing Doors /10 Week 3

• Part 7 - Placing Windows /10 Week 3

• Part 8 - Curtain Walls /10 Week 3

• Part 9 - Entry slab, Ramps, and Roof Modifications /10 Week 4

• Part 10 - Stairs and Railings /10 Week 4

• Part 11 - Creating Views /10 Week 4

PART 3 - Designing your dREAM HOME

FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT YOU WILL FIND AND DESIGN THE FLOORPLAN FOR YOUR DREAM HOME

• Floor Plan Procedure Week 5-6

• Elevations and Explorations Week 7-8

• Real plans that show examples of the above assignments

• Excellent Example of Student Work

Once all of the above assignments are completed, print off the MARKSHEET and all of your work and submit to the teacher in one complete package. Make a note on the marksheet if you created any videos and email videos to your instructor.  

PART 4 - Create a portfolio!

• Create a portfolio of all of your Level B work /10 Week 8

  • Add onto your Level A portfolio or create a new one with the media of your choice