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

[@fahmiawol7674]

good stuff man! waiting for more videos like this

[@architect_talk]

Stay tuned 👌🏼

[@gellir23]

amazing video! very educational and helpful!

[@architect_talk]

Thank you ! Happy to help.

[@marquidabacon]

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

[@architect_talk]

Thanks for the feedback ! Happy to help

[@billbraxton7192]

thanks so much. God Bless.

[@edibertorufinobarrera4334]

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

[@zlatan-5150]

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

[@ariesjalisco1362]

Thank you 🙏

[@flamingfirenetwork]

Pls do more of this You have my subscription already

[@architect_talk]

Coming soon !

[@archguide]

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

[@architect_talk]

Cheers brotha

[@nevillesouth5606]

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

[@architect_talk]

Thank you ! More to come

[@saulperez4556]

Thanks

[@arnoldlparc5352]

thanks, it is so useful.

[@architect_talk]

Happy to help !

[@ubaldoperez1539]

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

[@architect_talk]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@Rm-mq2qg]

Interesting, nice wok!!

[@architect_talk]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@linhluong1069]

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

[@architect_talk]

Thank you, I Will keep in mind for future content. This video was taken from my tiktok live and unfortunately the quality did not prevail

[@hmbld1]

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

[@architect_talk]

many different professionals come together to make the set. Here we have arch, landscape, structural, civil etc. I’ve definitely done sets that were much smaller and simpler

[@KevinJesus1000]

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. 🙌

[@architect_talk]

Thanks for the feedback! Yes, For future content I plan on recording digitally for maximum video quality. Cheers

[@shipondrawingschool9978]

We want more and more bro ...Thanks a lot ,,,Really I will be dam fan of you if you continue uploading videos ,,,,,,Please please please

[@architect_talk]

More is coming 🎉

[@curonelectricity]

I like your video 😍🤩😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻

[@montellicrivelli657]

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...

[@architect_talk]

Great idea. I’ll keep in mind for the future. Thank you !

[@galmrojas]

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

[@architect_talk]

Glad it was helpful! Cheers

[@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.

[@architect_talk]

Yep! Everyone does it slightly different.

[@kennethvargas5953]

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?

[@architect_talk]

They are the property of Austin fox, so I would have to ask him first. Will keep you posted !

[@zeferinodamas4252]

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

[@architect_talk]

Absolutely, stay tuned

[@happyfish7260]

❤

[@stampederealty]

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

[@architect_talk]

I started with single family real estate deals, trying to move into ground up development soon

[@tsheejkoo]

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

[@architect_talk]

if the plans are good enough, and depending on your experience level, then potentially yes.

[@dkarchitecturalstudios]

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

[@architect_talk]

Congrats ! Good luck

[@pragatibhandekar8285]

Sir plz do more vedios on plan reading. I am architecture student so plz sir

[@architect_talk]

More to come !

[@samarabbas7269]

hey can get the drawings for study

[@Just_framing]

Can you do one for wood framing

[@architect_talk]

Yes! More videos to come

[@Just_framing]

@@architect_talk awesome

[@Iamdrunktonight]

can you do a video on Type V drawings?

[@architect_talk]

I will be doing more in the future, next one will be type V !

[@Iamdrunktonight]

@@architect_talk thanks 👍

[@pinkyfrazier6192]

Im entry level. I need to know how to locate windows

[@wendyharrison2279]

I am architectural draugthman

[@vinayakdoiphode7550]

You are beautiful b

[@brin2669]

3rd yr in interior design and still cant understand detailed technical drawings

[@architect_talk]

What is it that troubles you? All drawings? Or something specific such as detail, sections etc

[@brin2669]

@@architect_talk All sort of details trouble me haha. Although I want to keep my designs detailed , I just dont know how to create nor read detailed plans.

[@sujithpayyanur9624]

It look like an old video... Update camera and lighting

[@architect_talk]

Will keep in mind for future content, thank you

[@embededfabrication4482]

too blurry, need a better camera for vids like this is there software turn plan into 3d print file?

[@architect_talk]

You’re right about the quality. This video was from a tiktok live and admittedly it didn’t save at a high res. Will consider for the future. I’m only aware of creating 3-D print files via modeling and slicing software. So sketch up, rhinoceros, Ultimaker etc

[@embededfabrication4482]

@@architect_talk there don't seem to be many videos where they take a drawing and build something out of 2X4s from it, or walk through a framed structure and point out the details in the drawing and what it actually looks like.

[@joepaquet4332]

@@architect_talk Chief Architect too

[@frankkinyanjui8478]

cant see the details, why would you upload at 1080p knowing youtube compresses the video quality, grwat content, but quality sucks

[@architect_talk]

Thanks for the feedback! Yeah, I’m disappointed with the quality. This was a tiktok live that I downloaded from the app. Despite the poor quality I figured I’d upload anyway (not thinking it would perform that well) For future content I will prioritize high res video 👍🏼