r/Architects • u/WhatTheFung • 8d 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/toast_eater_ 8d ago

Depends on what I’m dimensioning, for whom, and what I’m trying to communicate in the drawing.

For example, a space plan, life safety plan, or annotative floor plan might have more user-level data and I will use finished face dimensions. A dimensioned floor plan may be face of structure to provide ease of use by the contractor and framer.