Symbols Architecture 1 Because there is not room, or time to draw exact drawings of every object, we use small simplified drawings that represent the item.

Symbols Architecture 1

Because there is not room, or time to draw exact drawings of every object, we use small simplified drawings that represent the item. Their meaning is clear because each symbol is universally coded throughout the architectural community.

Architectural Symbols

Double Sink

Refrigerator

Bath Tub

Architectural Symbols

Side View of Toilet

Oven

Water Heater

Architectural Symbols

Dishwasher

Oval Sink

Faucet

Symbols….cont.

23: Meter20: Clock24: Wall Fixture21: 110v Outlet25: Floor Outlet22: 220v Outlet26: Fan Switch 826:

Symbols…. cont.

Door

Gas Outlet

Prefab. Shower

Symbols… cont.

Dual Pane Window

Sliding Door

Oven/Stove

From your homework….

Homework Cont…

S Switch (2 Wire)S3 Switch (3 Wire)S4 Switch (4 wire)S Low Voltage Switch

Symbols in a different way. (With picture guide)

Building Materials….

More Symbols….

Ap

plian

ce S

ym

bols

Heating and Cooling

Built-in

Window Symbols

Door Symbols

Electrical Symbols

Symbols on the left, with sample/actual on the right.

Conclusion….

Because there is not room, or time to draw exact drawings of every object, we use small simplified drawings that represent the item.

Their meaning is clear because each symbol is universally coded throughout the architectural community.

Understanding the various symbols allows the viewer to understand the intent of the construction documents.

Become familiar with all the symbols. For our quiz, study slides 2-9.

Understanding the symbols allows us to understand the meaning just by its shape.