Blue Print
Jason 
February 20, 2011
Jason February 20, 2011
I absolutely love looking at blueprints. They are an interesting mix of art and measure. A building plan shows character from its architect, yet follows strict guidelines. The print itself has some artistic qualities to it, yet the lines are so precisely drawn to scale. I took a class in highschool on architectural drawing and it was one of my most favorite classes all throughout school.
Yep, I’m with you on loving architectural drawings. Took it in highschool and had a blast. I think back in 1963 they just called the class “mechanical drawing” and I remember having to draw all sorts of weirdly shaped blocks — not as easy as it looks as I’m sure you know.
Really like how the old buildings have those high 9′ ceilings. But I guess the weak spot in this drawing is the unreinforced garage area — as we found out in the Loma Prieta earthquake.