In This Blog:
Site Plan
Floor Plan
Landscape Plan / Garden Plan
A building plan, which is commonly referred to as an architectural plan, is used to graphically represent the complete layout of a building before construction. It gives you an idea about how a structure will look like upon completion. So, if you are planning to undertake a home construction project on your newly owned property? You have made it to the right post. Here we are about to discuss the different types of building plans and their uses to help you understand the key differences between them.
Let’s begin!
Different Types of Building Plans and Their Uses
The architecture of a building is planned as a set of drawings. We’ll now list down and talk about each of the most commonly used building plan drawings and their purposes.
- Site Plan
- Floor Plan
- Landscape Plan / Garden Plan
Considering the complexity and detailing of a construction project, each plan is important in its own way. Let’s talk about them in detail.
Site Plan
Considered as a detailed drawing of the architectural features of what a building may look like, the site plan is the whole plan of a project. From boundaries to entrances to the structure and its surroundings, it details everything. Furthermore, a site plan needs to be approved by the local development authority before it is implemented and worked upon.
These types of architectural plans also show utility supply connections including pipes and electrical wirings. This is to make sure that their placement is right. One of the top reasons to hire an architect for your construction project is that it can get all your building plan drawings right and in accordance with the communicated requirements.
Pro Tip: By taking the help of a professional architect, there may be fewer errors and revisions, which will ultimately reduce construction costs when building a house.
Floor Plan
A floor plan is undoubtedly one of the most popular types of building plans. Floor plans of living, commercial, and office spaces these days are available in both 2D and 3D projections, thanks to modern technology. It gives people a good idea of the look and feel of the interior of a property. Homebuyers are generally very concerned about the layout of the property they are investing in. This also significantly affects their buying decisions.
The biggest difference between a site plan and a floor plan is that a site plan covers the entire building, whereas a floor plan is specifically drawn for a particular floor or a property unit. As discussed, the cutting edge technology of today’s world not only allows you to view your future home in 3D but also gives you an idea of what type of furniture would be the best fit for it. It does it by graphically representing the actual dimensions of a property unit.
Since people are shifting their focus on smaller and more sustainable dwellings the concept of open floor plans has picked up popularity in today’s world. Open plans allow your small home to look more spacious. Our comparative analysis of an open plan vs. a broken plan will help you choose the right floor plan for your living space, check it out.
Landscape Plan
Do you want to have a beautiful garden around your home? If so, you should consider working on a landscape plan, also known as a garden plan. Green spaces around a property desirably enhance its overall appearance. As you know, refreshing the outdoors also helps you increase your property value. This is why a landscape plan has become one of the top trending types of construction drawings in today’s world.
A proper and effectively designed landscape plan will include all important elements like plants, flowers, sidewalks, alleys leading to the main entrance of your property as well as outdoor lights. There are different types of outdoor lights that can make your garden look as beautiful at night as it appears during the day.
Moreover, your garden plan will also guide you about the furnishings you can appropriately use in the outdoor arrangements. You can choose from these outdoor furniture items to give your garden a unique look. To make sure the garden landscaping for your home is up to your requirement, you should consider hiring a professional landscaper. Also, here are some of the most important home gardening tools that you can use to keep your garden in good shape.
Now that we have discussed the different types of architectural plans and their uses, it’s time for us to wrap up this blog. We hope you found this piece useful and informative. We really appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve. So, feel free to write to us at blog@zameen.com.
On a side note some of our other construction-related blogs that may interest you have been listed as under:
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- Types of Beams Used in Construction
- Concrete Vs. Steel: Which is a Better Building Material?
- Most Common Types of Bricks in Pakistan
- Safety Measures to Visit a Construction Site
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