DRAFTING - MODERN ARCHITECTURE

        Drafting  is not actually a difficult thing to do. It is however a non obvious process, since there is no dedicated drafting feature in the Content Management System. Instead, much of the methodology is left to the user and not enforced or especially guided by the software.

      In essence, the process of drafting revolves simply around  feature of setting the status of a node to either .A checkbox to toggle this state is provided on the node edit form under it's A node that is not published will not be accessible to anyone except it's and users with the permission. The first one is the build in content filter,which can be accessed from the user's profile page. The CMF module should be the preferred choice as it offers better filtering options and does not required.

              Great idea, it sure saves money. Also eliminates the middle man. Those architects and designers can get expensive. . Now that is a chunk of change. If you are going to do it for yourself, you're going to need to know how. Below are just some of the things needed to know to draw a simple ranch style home.

So what do you need to know to draw your own house plan……………

1. You need to know how to lay out your Floor Plan. The floor plan is the template for your entire set of drawings. From the floor plan show where we want our electrical, tell how big our rooms are, note our window and door sizes, etc., so this is where we have to begin. Sure you could start with the exterior views but that would limit our interior of the home to what the outside looks like. Not a good idea! The house needs to be functional first and look pretty second out of necessity.

2. You need to understand the mechanics of a well designed kitchen A kitchen is a place where the homemaker spends a majority of their time. It needs to be comfortable but functional. This area consists of a Sink area, Cooking area, & Food storage area. The best layout for a kitchen is one in which the least steps are taken to reach each appliance. This is called the working area or working triangle. A good working triangle doesn't exceed 10 to 12 feet all the way around.

3. The builder of the home would sure appreciate knowing where the walls, windows, & doors are located exactly. They would also like knowing door and window sizes, not to mention anything else special that is on the plan. That's where the dimensions and notes come in handy. You need to be able to create a dimensional string and groups of notes that aren't confusing.

4. The Electrical Plan is very important to you as it gives you the opportunity to customize the home to your power and comfort needs! On the other hand, it is not always needed. What I mean by this is that any electrician who has taken a test for his or her license knows what is required electrical service by code. Chances are that they have already wired quite a few residences and barring any special needs or preferences can do the job without this plan. Always be aware though!!!

5. What about how the exterior is going to look? It is no small matter if you are wanting to convey the idea of how the finished product is going to look when construction is complete. What is it going look like when its built? How to determine the best roof pitch, do we use brick, siding or rock.

6. Then there is the task of finishing your drawings and not letting goofs and slip-ups get out the door. You need to understand the most common mistakes made by people who draw house plans so you can look out for them!

7. Last but not least in drawing your house plans is to know how to print them out and in what format and size.