“TYP” is one of the most common abbreviations you’ll see in a set of construction documents. You’ll find it not only in architectural drawings but in all of the other trades’ drawings as well. What does “typ” mean? TYP is simply an abbreviation for “typical.” It’s added to a note that applies throughout the drawing […]
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Imagine looking down from 100′ above a building. This is what is drawn in a roof plan. It’s the drawing that illustrates the materials that keep a building watertight, indicates how water is removed from the roof, and shows any equipment that may be located on it. What is a roof plan? A roof plan
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The architectural plans are the heart and soul of any drawing set. The initial concept of a building often begins as a plan sketch. Design ideas continue to be tested in plan until the scheme is ready to be brought to the next level. Floor plans are usually the first drawings hard-lined and serve as
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If you’re an architect, designer, or builder, you’ve likely heard of Masterformat. Masterformat is a standard used to organize the specifications of construction documents. What is MasterFormat® Masterformat® is one of the standards developed by CSI (Construction Specifications Institute) and is the one you’ve most likely heard of. Itwas created to help make sure that
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