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2-D MEASURED DRAWINGS
One of the basic steps in the preservation process is the graphic documentation of the object. This documentation requires two steps:
1.) Field notes
2.) Measured Drawings
While not all preservationists will produce these drawings, all of you should be familiar with the way they are produced and with some of the problems involved. Each of you should be able to understand and evaluate measured drawings.
YOUR PROJECT
Remember that a measured drawing is meant to be an artistic and accurate representation of a building detail. Therefore, it is not a dry, precise architectural survey or rendering nor is it an artist's interpretation. It is both. The dimensions and correct sizes need to be represented, but not to the extent as if they are in an architectural blueprint. Think about the aesthetic quality of the drawing, for example the composition on the page, the design elements and the quality of the line. Try to make your drawing pleasing and interesting to look at. DRAWING CONVENTION STANDARDS
Provide a 1/4" margin around the entire drawing.
Use a scale of 1/2" -1" for elevations and plans.
Include only overall dimensions on the final drawings.
Use appropriate line weights. (Heavier lines indicate closer or more signifigant parts of the element; lighter lines are further away.)
Label each sheet along the bottom. The label block should measure 3/4" wide. Indicate your name left 1/4" of the label block.
Indicate your building's name and the detail name in the center 2/4 of the label block.
The scale and date 1/4" of the label block.
Leave room for a "sheet number" in this right quarter of the label block. |
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Last updated 31 August 1998. This digital collection was produced under contract to the Canada's Digital Collections Program, Industry Canada. Produced by Canada's Digital Collections Team. Content provided by BC Heritage Trust and Heritage Branch, Province of British Columbia. |
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