Ground rules for Floor Plans

Layer Set Concept

1. As many different layer sets as needed to produce drawings.
2. Different layers and corresponding sets should be used for drawings of a different scale.

3D

1. If you are drawing an element that will be seen in any other drawing in the set, model it.  This live feedback loop is critical to minimizing mistakes.
2. Use the graphic control of “model view options”, story display and built-in display functions of library parts to enhance the 2D appearance of the plan as you model the building.
3. The ArchiCAD library parts are quite good at providing a high level of 2D control.

2D work: Notes, lines, fills, etc…

1. Exhaust 3D capabilities before you begin to add fills and lines to elements in the model.
2. Think of 2D work as something static that will live on its own apart from a changing and developing model.
3. “Model view options” allows a surprisingly high degree of graphic control of the plan view – you may not need to augment at all.
4. Be sure you have explored all these options before deciding to paint the plans with lots of 2D graphics.  Use composite walls to enhance the amount of detail needed.

download: A 11 FLOOR PLAN