CAD Architectural Drawing

Prospects Of Architectural Drawingcompletion. You can even view different angles of
Drawing is a descriptive, analytical, andthe same structure. It requires less effort to
developmental technique. Architectural Drawing isdraft multiple drawings regarding architectural
the backbone of the design industry and plays aPlans, Sections; Elevations; detailing for beams,
significant role in converting a conceptual design tocolumns, doors and windows; Siteplan and
workable structure. It involves the near accuratePresentation drawings; Electrical; Plumbing; HVAC;
rendering of a structure, conventionally on paper.2D and 3D rendering; Fire Fighting, Foundation and
In the computer age, manual architectural drawingFraming Plans, and architectural perspective
is more or less on its way out as the architectsdrawing. With technology and a focused approach,
are always in apprehension of the well-being ofarchitectural drawings, 2D drafting and 3D
their invaluable drawings which are difficult torendering can be strategically based on the client's
manage and preserve. The next challenge facedspecific requirements. Drawing conversion into
by the architects, with regard to drawing work, isCAD format allow better understanding and
getting a 'complete view' of a building as differentvisualization.
blocks of the building might be constructed atStandards and NormsLike any other design
different time intervals. These architecturalrelated service, even in computer aided
drawings may have different specifications andarchitectural drawing certain quality standards
techniques. Therefore, to get a 'complete picture'have to be adhered to. Most common
in totality on the basis of these architecturalarchitecture, engineering and construction
drawings is time consuming and difficult.standards are AIA Cad Layer Guidelines, 2nd
Computer Aided Drawingedition (1997), has a great usage in the USA; ISO
To overcome these hurdles, Computer Aided13567-1/3, International standard, common in
Design (CAD) system is an indispensable solutionNorthern Europe; BS 1192 part5, a simplified
for paper based architecture drawings. Computeradaptation of the ISO standard based on CI/SfB,
aided architectural designs are at a lesser risk ofvery common in UK; AEC(UK), an adaptation of
damage as they are easy to handle andBS1192 based on Uniclass. Other methodology and
communicate to the people involved in the buildingstandards used globally include those certified by
process. Through computer aided architecturalthe Indian Institute of Architects, Royal Australian
drafting and design you can virtually visualize howInstitute of Architects and Royal Institute of
a project or certain aspects of it will look afterBritish Architects.