Progressing the plans
The drawings produced in the final two stages of the design process require a lot more detail than was included in the concept and sketch plans created earlier in the project. The main differences between sketches and drawings are shown here:
| Sketches | Drawings |
|---|---|
| are sketched, often by hand. | are drawn, often using computer software. |
| are proportionate. | are to scale. |
| are partially dimensioned. | are fully dimensioned. |
| show the approximate location of the proposed building on the site. | show the exact location of the proposed building on the site. |
| include a title block. | |
| include notations. | |
| use simple symbols. | use more detailed symbols. |
Sketches vs drawings
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Examine each of the plans below. Decide which is a sketch and which is a drawing. Select the button to show your decision.