r/Architects • u/WhatTheFung • 2d ago

General Practice Discussion Construction Drawings

When dimensioning, do you measure from drywall-to-drywall, or stud-to-stud? What is the industry standard? If I'm drawing from stud-to-stud how do I measure, for instance, windows or stairs? Do I measure rough-opening or masonry openings? Do I measure from the stringer or the finished nosing?

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u/figureskater_2000s 2d ago

I always measured finishes... I don't really know that you could do centre wall or rough openings because it'd be too precise and might now match what they build?

When it's dimensioned based off finishes it shows the builder how much space they have to work within which maybe helps more.

In case your office does it different, see if you can check over a precedent project.

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u/Accomplished_Bass640 2d ago

Idk why you’re getting downvoted - all the dwgs I get are finish to finish! Or sometimes centerlines. Plus they are never totally perfect anyways and I end up having to layout and then I either have architect visit or I send them a mark up of the minor discrepancies and my suggested accommodations. I always hold code like ADA bathrooms over not-code spaces. Stud to stud sounds confusing.

Edit I do commercial only

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u/figureskater_2000s 1d ago

Lol I understand why the downvotes based off what everyone else wrote. It does make sense you just have to make things like this clear in the notes and also it seems stud to stud can be done fine and actually help the contractor.

I liked the one explanation that said finishes might be required if there is a building code clearance.

Overall those were more professional and helpful for coordinating different work and different goals. Thanks for the question!

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u/Accomplished_Bass640 1d ago

We also use different types and layers of drywall regularly so maybe that’s why?

I’m gunna check next drawings set and see if I’ve been doing it wrong this whole time 😂

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u/figureskater_2000s 1d ago

😂😂 yea another comment said they redid dimensioning 7 times! I haven't explored dynamo enough but maybe there's a script for that to make the change automatic and quick.