Introduction to Architectural Drawings in Rhino

• Objective: Prepare 2D architectural drawings including floor plans, sections, and elevations for a professional presentation.

• Focus: Ensuring visuals are clear, organized, and ready for print or digital layouts.

Layer Organization

• Importance of Layers:

  • Essential for organizing floor plans, sections, and elevations.

  • Allows easy adjustments of line weights and other attributes.

• Creating Layers:

  • Begin by making a main layer for floor plans.

  • Create sublayers within this layer for specific elements:

  • Examples of sublayers:

    • Outline

    • Details

    • Text

    • Symbol

    • Hatches

    • Furniture

  • Utilize consistent naming conventions and colors for layers to streamline the process.

• Layer Management:

  • Ensure all drawings are aligned to scale and drawn in the top view for uniformity.

  • Organize and color code layers for clarity.

Example Layer Setup

• Example Layer Structure:

  • Floor Plan Layer:

  • Sub-layers:

    • Door

    • Window

    • Wall Symbols

    • Hatches

    • Dimension

    • Text

    • Furniture

• Adding Sublayers:

  • To add sublayer:

  • Select the main layer (e.g., "Floor Plan").

  • Use the layer section to create a new sublayer (for example, "Text" for labeling the space).

• Organizing Sublayers:

  • Use the arrow functions to rearrange sublayers as needed for optimal viewing and production.

  • Always check for duplicate layers that may clutter the drawing and lead to confusion.

Exporting and Importing Furniture in Rhino

• Furniture Floor Plan:

  • Begin by hiding other layers (sections and elevations) to focus on the furniture layer.

  • Utilize CAD blocks for adding furniture:

  • Categories: bedroom, bath, living room, dining area, kitchen.

  • Import CAD furniture by going to File → Import or drag and drop from a folder.

• Import Process:

  • Locate the folder with your saved CAD furniture files.

  • Make sure model units are compatible and confirm the import.

Utilizing CAD Blocks

• Benefits of CAD Blocks:

  • Simplifies the furniture design process in Rhino.

  • Reduces time spent on drawing furniture from scratch.

• Suggested Practice:

  • Use simple, clean block designs for clearer presentations.

  • Avoid overly detailed or complex furniture that may distract from the overall layout.

Furniture Dimensions

• Importance of Correct Measurements:

  • Understanding standard furniture sizes is crucial for accurate design.

  • Example: Standard Queen Bed Dimensions: 60 inches wide by 80 inches long.

• Verifying Furniture Sizes:

  • Use online resources for checking standard dimensions.

Scaling Furniture in Rhino

• Scaling Tools:

  • Use Scale 1D for scaling in one direction only (for length adjustments).

  • Use Scale 2D for scaling in multiple directions.

• Scaling Example for a Queen Bed:

  • Original dimensions = 1ft 9in by 2ft 0.5in.

  • Adjust to standard size:

  • 60 inches (5 feet) for width.

  • 80 inches (6.6 feet) for length.

• Commands for Scaling:

  • Select the furniture object, then use the scaling command:

  • Input base point and target scale dimensions.

Creating Blocks for Furniture

• Block Creation:

  • After resizing, create a block to simplify future placements:

  • Select furniture → Type "Block" in the command bar → Enter block properties (e.g., name it as "Queen Bed").

• Block Benefits:

  • A block allows easy manipulation and duplication of furniture pieces across the plan.

Furniture Arrangement and Presentation

• Arranging Furniture:

  • Use the move command to position furniture accurately in the plan.

  • Maintain consistent spacing from walls and between furniture pieces for a clean layout.

• Utilizing Layer Management:

  • Add furniture to the designated furniture layer for better organization.

  • Manage text size and placement for clarity.

• Final Touches:

  • Scale text as necessary for visibility in your presentation.

  • Ensure all elements in the plan are correctly aligned and legible for the viewer.