Symbols on architectural drawings
This article catalogues some of the more commonly used symbols on architectural drawings and designs.
Please help develop this article by adding to the list.
Single switched wall socket | |
Double switched wall socket | |
Double switched wall socket above worktop level | |
Single switched fused spur | |
TV aerial | |
1 gang light switch | |
2 gang light switch | |
2 gang 2 way light switch | |
Dimmer switch | |
Pendant light | |
Recessed downlight | |
Adjustable recessed spotlight | |
Recessed spotlight | |
Wall light | |
Telephone point | |
Consumer unit | |
Shaver socket | |
Ethernet socket | |
Thermostat | |
Lamp | |
Passive vent | |
Mechanical fan vent | |
Radiator | |
Towel rail | |
Wash basin | |
Sink | |
Bath | |
Shower tray | |
wc | |
Rainwater outlet | |
Soil vent pipe | |
Boiler flue | |
Blockwork | |
Brick | |
Stonework | |
Concrete | |
Hardcore | |
Sand | |
Stone | |
Rubble | |
Insulation | |
Sawn timber | |
Hardwood | |
Plywood | |
Window (plan) | |
Window (elevation) showing direction of opening - point of triangle indicates hinged side | |
Door (plan) | |
North point | |
Existing tree | |
Existing tree to be removed | |
Proposed tree | |
Incline (steps, stairs or ramp) with arrow head at the higher side | |
Stairway with arrow head at the higher side |