Autocad - Floor plan + Elevation. Step by Step (3 complete Exercises)

Introduction

This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on creating floor plans and elevations using AutoCAD, based on a video tutorial by CAD in Black. The tutorial includes three exercises: Ground Floor, First Floor, and Front Elevation. Each exercise is designed to enhance your AutoCAD skills, allowing you to produce professional architectural drawings.

Step 1: Creating the Ground Floor Plan

1. Set Up Your Drawing Environment

   • Open AutoCAD and create a new drawing.
   • Set the units to your preferred measurement system (metric or imperial).

2. Draw the Outer Walls

   • Use the LINE or POLYLINE command to outline the perimeter of the ground floor.
   • Ensure uniform wall thickness for consistency.

3. Add Interior Walls

   • Use the OFFSET command to create parallel lines for interior walls.
   • Specify the desired wall thickness when prompted.

4. Insert Doors and Windows

   • Use the RECTANGLE command to draw door openings.
   • For windows, create rectangles or use pre-defined blocks from AutoCAD's library.
   • Position doors and windows accurately along the walls.

5. Label Rooms

   • Use the TEXT command to label each room.
   • Choose a suitable font size for clarity.

Step 2: Creating the First Floor Plan

1. Open the Ground Floor Drawing

   • Use the ground floor plan as a reference to maintain consistency.

2. Create the First Floor Outline

   • Use the LINE or POLYLINE command to replicate the outer walls above the ground floor.

3. Add Interior Features

   • Repeat the process of adding interior walls, doors, and windows as in the ground floor.

4. Adjust Room Labels

   • Ensure room labels are updated to reflect the first floor layout.
   • Use the TEXT command for labeling.

5. Check for Alignment

   • Use the ALIGN command to ensure that doors and windows align properly between floors.

Step 3: Drawing the Front Elevation

1. Start a New Drawing for Elevation

   • Open a new drawing file specifically for the front elevation.

2. Establish a Reference Line

   • Draw a horizontal line to represent the ground level.

3. Outline the Building Profile

   • Use the LINE command to sketch the outline of the front elevation based on the floor plans.
   • Include rooflines and any architectural features like balconies.

4. Add Doors and Windows

   • Draw rectangles for doors and windows, ensuring they are proportionate to the elevation.

5. Include Details and Annotations

   • Use the TEXT command to annotate key features of the elevation.
   • Add dimensions using the DIMENSION command for clarity.

Conclusion

By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can create detailed floor plans and elevations in AutoCAD. Practice each exercise to improve your skills, and feel free to explore additional features within AutoCAD to enhance your designs. For further learning, refer to the provided links for each exercise in the video description and download the accompanying PDF files for additional reference. Happy drafting!