FLOOR PLAN ELEMENTS

1. Walls2. Doors3. Windows4. Stairs

Walls (Partitions)

There are many different floor plan wall types – here are six main types.

As you increase your scale, you might indicate more detail in the plan representation of the wall (often, wall materials are not indicated in plan, just pochéd).

At ¼” = 1’-0” scale, this would be sufficient representation of wall material in plan (generic poché would also be okay, if wall type was not distinguished).

Here are some specific partition types you’ll find in Graphic Standards(StudentEdition), ane-book inthe NYSIDLibrary.

Here are some more specific partition types you’ll find in Graphic Standards(these arewood studwalls ratherthan metal stud walls aspreviouslyillustrated).

Doors

There are many different floor plan door types as well – here are six.

Again, as you increase your scale, you might indicate more detail in the plan representation of the door (i.e. show thickness of door and more door jamb detail).

At ¼” = 1’-0” scale, this would be sufficient representation of door detail in plan.

From Ching’s Illustrated Text… Door Type Illustrations and Use

Parts of a Door and Types Door Jamb Plan Details

Door Frames and Door Stiles Revolving Door Plan Details

Sliding Glass Door Details Folding and Pocket Door Details

Garage and Overhead Doors Door Specification Details

Windows

There are many different window types as well – here are six.

As you increase your scale, you would also indicate more detail in the plan representation of the window.

At ¼” = 1’-0” scale, this would be sufficient representation of window detail.

Window Types Illustrated Parts of a Window

Window Types and Details Wood Window Details

Stairs

Stair Types Illustrated Spiral Stairs

Stair Risers and Treads(generally, 7” risers/11” treads are optimal)

Stair Dimensions

Wood Stair Components Wood Stair Components

Steel Stair Components Concrete Stair Components

Spiral Stair Components Good Resource Book