Building Drawing and Planning Quiz

Building Drawings

• The purpose of building drawings is to provide a visual representation of a building project, conveying essential information to various stakeholders.

Components of Building Drawings

• Building drawings typically include floor plans, elevations, and sections, but not necessarily pictorial views.

Foundation (Substructure)

• The purpose of the foundation (substructure) in a building is to transfer the weight of the building to the ground, providing a solid base for the structure.

Superstructure

• The term 'superstructure' refers to the part of a building above the foundation, comprising walls, floors, roofs, and columns.

Basement

• In building drawings, the term 'basement' signifies a level of the building below grade level, often partially or fully below ground, and is a part of the superstructure.