How to Read Architectural Plans - For Beginners

Architectural plans are the language of the construction industry. To learn how to read and interpret these documents is a valuable skill for any tradesperson, designer, engineer, or professional who interacts with the construction process.

In this tutorial we will review the architectural and structural sheets of a Duplex design provided by Austin Fox Architecture. Learn how to read plans in ONE HOUR GUARANTEED!!

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00:00 Introduction
00:43 Graphics Overview
04:16 Plan Drawings
05:50 Elevation Drawings
08:35 Section Drawings
12:50 Drawing Coordination
16:49 Title Block
19:28 Cover Sheet
24:40 Drawing Index
25:40 Survey
28:38 Utilities Site Plan
30:14 Landscape Plan
34:56 Architectural Site Plan
36:31 Floor Plan
41:00 Roof Plan
44:35 Elevations
45:35 Sections
48:00 Door and Window Schedule
49:00 Reflected Ceiling Plan
50:36 Sheet Specifications
51:18 Details
52:00 Structural Drawings

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-Matt

[ubaldoperez]

Liked it down to earth, I am an electrical instructor and this is part of the curriculum and I try to seek different ways to present the lessons

[galmrojas]

I’m a Building construction tech student, this video is really helpful, very well done 👍

[marquidabacon]

Thank you for taking the time to teach on this topic! Extremely clear, concise and helpful.

[nevillesouth]

Just subscribe I just recently graduated from college as construction project manager and this is very informative thanks much brother

[edibertorufinobarrera]

gracias, está muy bueno!!
estoy usando el traductor en los subtitulos y cada vez que le das vuelta a la hoja los subtitulos dicen:(aplausos) jaja y esque el sonido de darle vuelta a la hoja si suena como si la audiencia aplaudiera xD, genial y bien explicado, muchas gracias por compartir <3

[linhluong]

Amazing video. It is really helpful.
I wish the quality of the video would be higher so i can see clearly the details in the plan.
Thankyou

[S.Espíritu]

Incredible content! Thanks for sharing. Any chance you can show us all of that in a digital format? Just to appreciate all the details of the plans. It would be amazing. Good job, greetings from Peru. 🙌

[zlatan-]

You have to study building and construction, structures, estimation, technical drawing, surveying and costing thats what's make architect all rounder it ain't easy if you add calculus

[fahmiawol]

good stuff man! waiting for more videos like this

[flamingfirenetwork]

Pls do more of this

You have my subscription already

[montellicrivelli]

Really informative video... I humble request... If possible, do you mind making a video series where you take us through the process of making an architectural plan for a simple house, right from paper to using a CAD software, complete with how to write the detailed notes, abbreviations and all the standards to be followed by an architect....

It would really be of help to uscwho are starting out, but have no sense of structure...

[gellir]

amazing video!
very educational and helpful!

[andrescientos]

I came for that information at (16:19) As a beginner, I didn't know I have that much liberty with where on the page I should place the General Notes (and Details) information.

[archguide]

Awesome video dude! (Also Cheers to Austin Fox) Super handy resource for plan reading fundamentals.

[kennethvargas]

Very good information. I am studying architecture, and I would like to study more how plans are made. Would you happen to have the plans for download by any chance?

[zeferinodamas]

Incredible, just wow. Would you be able to do a video on structural drawing?

[tsheejkoo]

Thank you! Would you say the plans would allow a DIYer to build by themselves?

[hmbld]

Wow lots of plans for a simple 2 family unit. Bet the professionals really clean up on the fees!

[stampederealty]

Currently in school for real estate development but want to learn drafting desperately

[dkarchitecturalstudios]

i too have started a firm, will grow soon..☺