14.7 - Drawing Building Plans Using CAD
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Practice Questions
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What is a site plan?
💡 Hint: Think about the overall view of land and structures.
Name one component of building plans.
💡 Hint: Consider what you would need to include in a building layout.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the first step in drawing a residential building plan?
💡 Hint: Consider what sets the stage for the layout.
True or False: Hatching is used to represent different materials in CAD drawings.
💡 Hint: Think about how you would represent materials in a drawing.
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Challenge Problems
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Create a complete building plan using CAD software for a two-story house. Outline the individual steps needed and justify the importance of each step.
💡 Hint: Remember why each step is critical in the overall drawing process.
Analyze a typical residential floor plan and list its components. Explain how each contributes to the overall architectural design.
💡 Hint: Consider how each element impacts the final design and user experience.
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