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With Refreshing Homes - We MUST put a set of sample drawings next to us when we put together a new set of design drawings. This applies to ALL situations. That is:
Step 1 - Having an end goal in mind. What output are we aiming for?
Step 2 - Find a sample of that output.
Step 3 - Draw the design in accordance with that output.
This process is identical for all jobs. Planning Permit, Building Permits, designing a garden... or even designing a Dimond ring for example.
Drawing in 2 dimension / 3 dimension - 3D objects MUST be simple. 3D is intended to project height, location and sizes of key elements to 2D sheets. We then add details to the 2D sheets. Do NOT create complex 3D site cut, window frame or details. File sizes larger than 80Mb for single house, or 150Mb for up to 6 houses, is likely to over complicated the 3D model.
Using sample drawing
When creating a new set of drawings, always select ONE most appropriate drawing set as reference sample drawing.
Note: Do not select multiple sample drawing sets for mix and match.
Residential sample drawings
Sample Very Simple Renovation Building Permit.pdfDrawing Set 1 - Very simple renovation
20221123 RR 5 Darlinghurst Place - We Specify Structure.pdfDrawing Set 2 - Simple renovation. If we have to design the structure
(Refer to Designing structure using Standard Solutions and / or AS1684.2 (Wind Zone above N2))
Sample Building Permit Renovation Drawing.pdfDrawing Set 3 - House Renovation
Sample Building Permit New House.pdfDrawing Set 4 - New house
Step-by-step to put together the Building Permit drawings
Step 1 - Working out the Section
Using the sample drawing, draw the section.
Step 2 - Learning about the timber frame
Update the section after watching this video.
Note down about the heights of different elements.
These notes will be important for the next steps... Working out the structural plans.
Step 3a - Simple roof structure plan
Truss layout
Point load, adjusting windows & doors
Internal & external gutter design shape
Adjust the height in the Section
Step 3b - Design a Complex roof structure plan
Complex roof is a combination of multiple simple roofs. Work out where the simple roofs are.
Girder truss may sit on top of windows if it must. This video explains. Spread the roof load as uniformly as possible.
Show Point Load and Load Bearing Walls on the floor plan below.
Step 4a - Designing Floor Structure Plan
National Construction Code (NCC)
Plumbing requirements
Sewer design and how pipes runs
Stormwater design and internal gutters
Note: Run downpipe away from view where possible.
Step 4b - Designing Floor Structure Plan
Steel Beams
Posi-strut (or floor joist, if that works.)
Designing the stacks
Show the load bearing walls, point load on the floor plan below.
Adjust design to include stack and show any bulk heads to the floor plan below.
Step 4c - Chasing Load from Roof to Ground. Floor Structure. Further explained.
Photos of beam, joist, rafter
What's a load bearing wall (LBW)
When do we need beam / LBW
How long can floor joist span?
Step 5 - Foundation Plan
Reasons why this plan is important
The 5 Steps above works out the building structure, internal height, bulkhead and any other critical features.
After Step 5, proceed with all other drawing sheets base on the information required from the selected Sample Drawing.
Building component name
Commercial Sample Drawings
Furniture - Piece by Piece.pdfFurniture - Piece by Piece
Standard MDF board thickness
o 3mm
o 9mm
o 18mm
o 25mm
o 32mm
Standard MDF board sizes
o 3.6 x 1.2m
Commerical Renovation - Fixture & Fitting.pdfCommercial renovation (More fixture & furniture)
Commercial Renovation - Interior Walls.pdfCommercial renovation (More interior walls)
Coles Reception - Issue for Tender - 17.12.19_Part1.pdfColes Office Tender Drawings - Part 1
Coles Reception - Issue for Tender - 17.12.19_Part2.pdfColes Office Tender Drawings - Part 2
Coles Reception - Issue for Tender - 17.12.19_Part3.pdfColes Office Tender Drawings - Part 3
Hussell Professional Architectural Documents
This set is a comprehensive professional architectural document that includes transmittal, cover page, schedules, detail plans, detail occupancy, furniture, and fixtures.
We will use this as a sample drawing for a full architectural service.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13Hg4C7hk65K1ifM387LKvXy0O0sI49_8?usp=share_link
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