Plan view
Top-down drawing of a layout.
Public flashcard set
Blueprint Reading Basics
Drawing literacy for construction and design.
construction architecture
Flashcards
Elevation
View of a facade/face of a building.
Section
Cut-through view showing internal structure.
Scale
Ratio of drawing size to real size.
Legend
Key explaining symbols on a drawing.
Dimension
Numeric measurement shown on a drawing.
Grid line
Reference lines for locating elements.
Detail drawing
Enlarged drawing of a specific connection.
Title block
Drawing info: project, date, revision, scale.
Revision cloud
Mark highlighting a changed area.
North arrow
Symbol indicating orientation.
Schedule
Table listing doors/windows/finishes, etc.
As-built
Drawings reflecting what was actually constructed.
Specification
Written requirements complementing drawings.