Architectural plans

Level 2 Category

Definition

Technical drawings that represent the design of a building or structure. They include floor layouts, elevations, and sections, showing dimensions, materials, and spatial relationships for construction.

Related Terms

Building Plan, Blueprint, Floor Plan

Example Image

Reproduced from HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal, 14(1), 47 - 60. https://doi.org/10.1177/1937586720927026. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0.

Writing Alternative Text

Describe the layout of spaces or structures, the relationships and dimensions that define how those areas connect, and any notable features, levels, or design elements.

Example Alt Text

"Two hospital floor plans compare ward layouts. Plan 1 has west and east wings arranged around a central core of elevators, stairs, and service rooms, with patient rooms along the perimeter. Plan 2 has north and south wings around a central core, with inpatient rooms, nurses’ stations, doctors’ offices, staff areas, seminar space, and a lobby with waiting area."