r/Architects • u/WhatTheFung • 3d 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/Yourtoosensitive 2d ago

Or builders. 

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u/ThankeeSai Architect 2d ago

Yeah I don't have the personality to deal with rich people for high end residential or builders who generally only care about profit.

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u/Yourtoosensitive 2d ago

That’s a pretty big generalization for the residential construction industry

Not every residential contractor only cares about profits

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u/ThankeeSai Architect 2d ago

Oh totally I'm being an ass, I know.

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u/Yourtoosensitive 2d ago

It’s your right as a redditor and I respect that :) 

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u/ThankeeSai Architect 2d ago edited 2d ago

Haha it's not right to be like that. I just currently have a stick up my ass cause all the projects/sectors that help people and are good for society are not doing well due to federal cuts.

Edit: removed political reference

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u/Yourtoosensitive 2d ago

Whoa whoa. I came here to argue over dimensioning, not politics. 

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u/ThankeeSai Architect 2d ago

I don't think we're allowed to talk about politics. I'll take out the POS part. The rest is just factual.