House plan

Lines and symbols

House plans use the following lines and symbols to convey the relationship between objects:

• Dimension lines
  , which consist of a solid line with a mark at either end; space between the two marks equals the distance noted next to the line.
• Wall, indicated by thick solid lines between rooms.
• Partial height wall, a low wall that doesn't extend all the way up to the ceiling.
• Thin solid lines are used for built-in structures (such as
  cabinets
  , bookshelves, or plumbing fixtures).
• Thin dotted lines indicate overhead features, such as wall cabinets in a kitchen or a special ceiling treatment or an archway in the living room.
• North arrow
• Doors:
  • Door swing
  • Bifold doors
  • Passage (hinged) doors
  • Sliding glass door
  • French door
• Window, small breaks between exterior walls often indicate a window
• Toilet, often indicated as a circle adjacent to a rectangle in the bathroom
• Bathtub, often indicated as a large oval or rectangle when indicating a tub/shower combination
• Shower, a rectangular or square shape with an X running through it
• Bathroom sink, a rectangle with an oval and a dot in the center if it is a single vanity.
• Kitchen sink
• Kitchen range
• Refrigerator, a small square with 'ref.' worded on it to signify the location placement of the refrigerator
• Washer/Dryer
• Tree
• Shrub

Spaces and rooms

House plans generally include the following features, depending on the size and type of house:

• Bedroom
• Bathroom
• Kitchen
• Hall
• Laundry room
• Living room (as known as a great room or family room)

Open floor plan

An open floor plan is one which values wide, unenclosed spaces. They are made possible by curtain wall technology, engineered lumber and truss systems, and thoughtful structural design which allow for larger clear-spans than formerly possible in residential construction.

An open floor plan limits or excludes walls separating the main living areas of the house (living room, dining room, kitchen) to allow for entertaining or interaction between family.

References

External links

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