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Architecture with Attitude breaks out of the bounds of the ordinary and attempts to create works of beauty working with, not against nature.
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Some states, counties, and municipalities have their own codes, zoning requirements, and building regulations. However, the 20 states that have adopted the IRC have typically made very few changes. Modifications may be necessary to meet local building codes most notably for earthquake, hurricane (wind) design, flood plain issues, or heavy snow loading. Some states and certain cities may require an architect's or engineer's seal. Where required, these are readily obtained locally for a fee. Nevada is an exception where plans must be provided by a Nevada Registered Professional.
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Glossary
Terms Used and Their Meanings
- Blueprints are used to provide the builder with a complete set of two-dimensional instructions on exactly how to construct the home. The most common sizes of blueprints for the construction of a new home are 18" x 24" or 24" x 36"
The principal information provided in set of house drawings are as follows:
- Site plans are drawn to show the location of a home on the property in its context. It is an overhead view of the construction site and the home as it sits in reference to the boundaries of the lot. Site plans should outline location of utility services, setback requirements, easements, location of driveways and walkways, and sometimes even topographical data that specifies the slope of the terrain.
- A floor plan is an overhead view of the completed house. You'll see parallel lines that scale at whatever width the walls are required to be. Dimensions are usually drawn between the walls to specify room sizes and wall lengths. Floor plans will also indicate rooms, all the doors and windows and any built-in elements, such as plumbing fixtures and cabinets, water heaters and furnaces, etc. Floor plans will include notes to specify finishes, construction methods, or symbols for electrical items.
- Elevations are a non-perspective view of the home. These are drawn to scale so that measurements can be taken for any aspect necessary. Plans include front, rear and both side elevations. The elevations specify ridge heights, the positioning of the final fall of the land, exterior finishes, roof pitches and other details that are necessary to give the home its exterior architectural styling.