Some new videos of my process

pedrinalex

Ok.

Thanks Sonder.

I understand you, and I will try to follow your way to work (I loved it), but in my own "style" , in my work experience I have never needed a plane with all the details, because I do not build my projects .

But I think it's a good time to do a project like yours.

Greetings and a big hug

Pedro

mrstop

Thanks for the excellent set of videos. I have just started playing around with layout and they are very helpful to understand the process.

You mention in the videos that you dimension to rough framing, which I get the reasons why. You say you do this by dimensioning inside of trim. In the Sketchup file, does trim also include drywall (or other wall finish( in addition to other trim-work? If so, are you modeling the drywall separately, or are you just pulling the dimensions back the amount equivalent to the drywall spec?

sonder

@mrstop said:

Thanks for the excellent set of videos. I have just started playing around with layout and they are very helpful to understand the process.

You mention in the videos that you dimension to rough framing, which I get the reasons why. You say you do this by dimensioning inside of trim. In the Sketchup file, does trim also include drywall (or other wall finish( in addition to other trim-work? If so, are you modeling the drywall separately, or are you just pulling the dimensions back the amount equivalent to the drywall spec?

While some may disagree, architectural drawings should only be drawn to the framing and dimensioned accordingly. These are the first elements that are constructed by the contractor and everything else - drywall, trim etc. is added to it. As an architect you need to be aware the impact those other elements have on a space so you draw taking them into consideration. Closets are a classic example. Typically you want a minimum of 24" clear on the inside, so you draw the walls spaced 25" to account for the drywall if 1/2" is used and 25 1/4" if 5/8' is used.

I do model trim in the model, which only serves a purpose on interior elevations and interior renderings. The thickness of the drywall does not impact those particular drawings.

I've personally witnessed the mess that showing drywall thickness has in the field. Most contractors cringe when they see it, because 1/4" scale drawings make it very difficult to see the intention of the architect.

mrstop

@unknownuser said:

While some may disagree, architectural drawings should only be drawn to the framing and dimensioned accordingly.

Thanks for the clarification. I just surmised from the detail and beauty of your drawings, you were including everything!

sonder

@mrstop said:

@unknownuser said:

While some may disagree, architectural drawings should only be drawn to the framing and dimensioned accordingly.

Thanks for the clarification. I just surmised from the detail and beauty of your drawings, you were including everything!

In the details, yes I do draw everything. Sorry, I should have clarified.

markitekt

Nick,
Would you have any of your scrapbooks publicly available? Seems like you've developed a nicely organized set.
Beautiful work.
Mark