DIRECTIONS:1. Read all instructions carefully before you begin.2. Use an 8 1/2" × 11&#...

DIRECTIONS:

1. Read all instructions carefully before you begin.

2. Use an 8 1/2" × 11" vellum or bond paper drawing sheet for each drawing or lettering exercise.

3. Use the architect’s scale of 1/4" = 1'–0" for each drawing.

4. Draw the floor plan described in Problem  twice. On the first drawing, use thick lines for the walls and thin lines for extension, dimension, and symbol lines. On the second drawing, make all lines the same thickness. Each drawing represents a line thickness technique discussed in this chapter.

5. Use guidelines for all lettering. Using architectural lettering, letter the title FLOOR PLAN; center it below the drawing in 1/4"-high letters. In 1/8"-high letters and centered below the title, letter the following: SCALE: 1/4" = 1'–0". Letter your name and all other notes and dimensions using 1/8" high architectural lettering.

6. Lightly lay out the drawing using construction lines. When you are satisfied with the layout, darken all lines.

7. For the lettering exercise, use 1/8" guidelines with 1/8" space between the lines.

8. Leave a 3/4" minimum margin around the lettering exercise sheet.

9. Make a diazo print or photocopy of your original drawings or lettering exercise sheet as specified by your instructor.

10. Submit your copies and originals for evaluation and grading, unless otherwise specified by your instructor.

11. Problems can be completed manually or with CADD, or both, depending on your specific course objectives and instructions. Confirm this with your instructor.

Lettering practice. Using uppercase architectural lettering with proper guidelines, letter the following statement as instructed:

YOUR NAME

MOST ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS THAT ARE NOT MADE WITH CADD EQUIPMENT ARE LETTERED USING VERTICAL FREEHAND LETTERING. THE QUALITY OF THE FREEHAND LETTERING GREATLY AFFECTS THE APPEARANCE OF THE ENTIRE DRAWING. MANY ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTERS LETTER WITH PENCIL ON VELLUM OR POLYESTER LEAD ON POLYESTER FILM. LETTERING IS COMMONLY DONE WITH A SOFT, SLIGHTLY ROUNDED LEAD IN A MECHANICAL PENCIL OR A 0.5-MILLIMETER LEAD IN AN AUTOMATIC PENCIL. LETTERS ARE MADE BETWEEN VERY LIGHTLY DRAWN GUIDELINES. GUIDELINES ARE PARALLEL AND SPACED AT A DISTANCE EQUAL TO THE HEIGHT OF THE LETTERS. GUIDELINES ARE REQUIRED TO HELP KEEP ALL LETTERS THE SAME UNIFORM HEIGHT. THE SPACE BETWEEN LINES OF LETTERING MAY BE BETWEEN HALF TO EQUAL THE HEIGHT OF THE LETTERS. ALWAYS USE GUIDELINES WHEN LETTERING FREEHAND. LEARN TO RELAX SO THAT THE STROKES FOR EACH LETTER FLOW SMOOTHLY. WHEN YOUR HAND BECOMES TIRED, REST FOR A WHILE BEFORE BEGINNING AGAIN.