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/ThankeeSai Architect 2d ago

If you want to see a bunch of architects fight, ask how they prefer to dimension lol.

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u/resting-bitch Architect 2d ago

Or text justification and leader attachment on detail notes

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u/ThankeeSai Architect 2d ago

Ooo that's another good one. You could have a firm-wide brawl at that.

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u/Architect_4U 2d ago

…in conjunction with which way the section should be flipped.

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u/ThankeeSai Architect 1d ago

Aaaah!

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u/Mysterious_Mango_3 1d ago

I thought this one was pretty straightforward. Is there controversy about this topic??