It is usual to apply numerical dimensions to measured drawings, as this allows the information to be read accurately and easily. These dimensions may be displayed as a series of individual measurements or as a running dimension.
When undertaking a survey, it is important to measure the spaces individually and then incorporate other dimensions that measure the overall space or building (as these act as a ‘check’ to ensure that all measurements add up correctly).
Drawing scale ratio
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Architects and spatial designers tend to have a range of scales that respond to the design of the various spaces that they are engaged with.
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Measuring
Project: Naked House Location: Oslo, Norway Architect: dRMM Dates: 2006
The Naked House is a sustainable, affordable, CO2 responsible, prefabricated timber house that can be customised to suit individual users. Conceptually, the house works as a cut-out diagram, with all numbered elements (including door and window openings) digitally precut from substantial cross-laminated timber panels.
This set of Naked House drawings includes dimensioned plan and sections. The plan drawing has a clear set of measurements related to an organisational grid. As this is a ‘flat pack’ kit, the dimensions are critical to understand the assembly of the house.