Floor Plans

Mastering the art of drawing stairs on a floor plan is a skill that can take your architectural designs to the next level. With just a few simple techniques and some practice, you can create professional-looking staircase layouts in no time.

Learn how to read floor plans with our easy-to-follow guide. We'll walk you through interpreting measurements, analyzing layouts, and making sense of symbols step by step.

A good understanding of symbols and abbreviations will improve your ability to read floor plans. This guide covers the most common symbols and letters that you may come across.

A well-designed plan can make all the difference during an emergency. Explore our evacuation plan examples, ranging from family homes to office complexes.

This guide looks at how to measure GFA, how it differs from other measurements, and how modern floor plan software can help with your calculations.

In this guide, we’ll delve deeper into the meaning of TLA, explain how to calculate it using modern software tools like RoomSketcher, and compare TLA to other measurement standards.

An in-depth look at the standards, measurement techniques and computer design software for appraisers preparing a Gross Building Area report.

In the world of commercial real estate, a building’s Net Internal Area (NIA) is important for communicating the usable space, calculating lease rates, and estimating a property's value. This article discusses the nuances of NIA, walks you through the steps in calculating it, and describes how modern tools like RoomSketcher can streamline this process.

Are open floor plans a timeless design solution or a trend on the brink of transformation? As home life evolves, designers debate whether connected spaces will continue to reign or give way to more flexible, purposeful layouts.

Welcome to a world where business success begins with a well-designed floor plan. In the realm of commercial spaces, whether you're an office manager aiming to boost productivity, a retail store owner seeking to entice customers, or a restaurant operator striving to create a memorable dining experience, the layout of your space holds the key.

In the world of real estate, where every square foot or square meter counts, it’s important to understand the ins and outs of GIA (Gross Internal Area). 

Learn about the open floor plan and its characteristics. Discover the practical open floor plan ideas and transform your living space.