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About Floor Plans
Learn about what they are and how they are used for architectural projects.
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What is a floor plan?
A floor plan is a technical drawing of a room, residence or commercial building, such as an office or restaurant. The drawing which can be represented in 2D or 3D, showcases the spatial relationship between rooms, spaces and elements such as windows, doors and furniture. Floor plans are critical for any architectural project. Architects, engineers and builders use floor plan software to create plans for their upcoming projects.
What is a floor plan used for?
A floor plan provides a preview of the architectural project. It shows how the space is divided and indicates the dimensions and measurements of the various elements such as window and doors. Those involved with the project will be able to suggest changes and move to the next stages, such as electrical, plumbing, structural, landscaping and others.
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The difference between blueprints and floor plans
Blueprints are detailed drawings referenced to build something. They can include many types of drawings and diagrams such as floor plans, elevations and details. A floor plan shows a bird’s-eye view of the interior of structure including the location of walls, fixtures and furniture.
Types of floor plans
There are various types of floor plans to be used for different purposes.
3D FLOOR PLAN
A 3D floor plan is a view of an architectural space in three dimensions. By viewing a 3D floor plan one can get a better understanding of the size, layout and proportions of a space.
TECHNICAL FLOOR PLAN
Technical floor plans offer specific details and measurements showing the relationships between rooms and other spaces in an architectural or building engineering project. They’re drawn to scale and typically show only one level of a structure per drawing.
HUMANISED FLOOR PLAN
More realistic than other types of plans, humanised floor plans are best suited for presentation settings. In architecture and building engineering use cases, they show how an environment will look once the space is complete, including furniture, sinks and other objects.
Floor plan software
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Free software for students and educators
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How to create a floor plan
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Create a floor plan using AutoCAD LT
Learn how to use AutoCAD software and tools to create a floor plan drawing of a classroom.Learn how to create simple floor plan including the external walls, internal walls and windows.
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Floor plan resources
Learn how to use AutoCAD to develop floor plans.
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Conceptualise and communicate the layouts of your designs in AutoCAD
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Learn how to use AutoCAD software and tools to create a floor plan drawing of a classroom.
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See how to build a 3D model by arranging each elevation plan around a floor plan.