L1.3

• This module is about Architectural Symbols, including floor plan symbols, building core symbols, tables and chairs, other symbols of furniture, and other symbols found in Architectural design.
• In this lecture, students will study and learn about the Floor Plan, the meaning and essence of doing floor plan in house planning, and how to draw a Floor Plan.
• After completing this lesson, students are expected to know the architectural symbols and how to draw a Floor Plan.
• Different kinds of floor plan symbols produce a floor plan.
• The north arrow in a floor plan indicates which side of the floor plan is in the north.
• The Air-conditioned position in a floor plan is the area where the air conditioning is.
• The solid wall in a floor plan portrays the wall's relative thickness.
• The Scissor staircase in a floor plan is generally composed of two main flights of stairs that meet at a landing, forming a U-shape when viewed from above.
• The handrail in a floor plan is a rail designed for people to grasp by hand to provide stability or support when they are walking.
• The toilet in a floor plan is the symbol for the bathroom.
• The Freight Elevator in a floor plan is a transportation device consisting of an endlessly circulating belt of steps driven by an electric motor, which moves people between the floors or levels of a building.
• The Table with Chair in a floor plan is a shape with a table in the center and several chairs surrounding the table.
• The Stool in a floor plan is a single seat that is backless and armless, and legs usually support it.
• The Sling chairs in a floor plan use a simple frame paired with a single sheet of material for the back and seat.
• The Dining table in a floor plan is round for four people, and usually, the rectangular one is for six persons.
• The couch in a floor plan is a long, upholstered piece of furniture for people to sit on and have a rest.
• Floor plans are necessary when designing and building a home.
• If entertaining is important, make sure there is an exemplary flow from the kitchen to an outside space and living area if you work from home.
• Most people will like it if the kitchen opens to the dining or living area, so whoever is cooking can still interact with guests or keep an eye on the kids playing.
• The Adjustable bed in a floor plan is a bed that has a multi-hinged lying surface adjusted to different positions.
• Floor Plans are useful to help design furniture layout, wiring systems, and much more.
• A good floor plan can expand the enjoyment of the house by creating a pleasant flow between spaces and can even enlarge its resale worth.
• Versatile and Flexible: Make sure in the future that an office can be easily turned into a child's bedroom, whether for your family or a future buyer's.
• The Bay window is a window space projecting outward from the main walls and forming a bay in a room.
• The floor plan may also include measurements, furniture, appliances, or anything else necessary to the purpose of the plan.
• The room is a rectangular space that can be resized to any size until it fits your requirements.
• You can adjust the angle of the door opening by dragging the control point.
• The door is a primary plan symbol representing a door.
• When doing laundry, is it ok to climb three floors to get from your master bedroom to the laundry room?
• Bathrooms should not face common entertainment spaces like dining areas or living areas.
• When designing any room or hallway, think about how many people will be in that space at one time.
• Ideal room layout: Make sure bedrooms are far from entertaining spaces.
• The floor plan may depict an entire building, one floor of a building, or a single place.
• Floor plans are also a vulnerable tool for real estate agents and leasing companies in assisting sell or rent out space.
• A Floor Plan is a scaled diagram of a room or building viewed from above.
• Make sure your office gets ideal light and is perhaps in a quiet location.
• The Bookcase in a floor plan is an open cabinet containing shelves on which to keep books.
• The Shoe Cabinet in a floor plan is a kind of furniture where people put shoes.
• The Carpet in a floor plan is a textile floor covering made from wool or synthetic fibers.
• When you finished, submit it to your instructor for evaluation.