Floor Plans

We’ve compiled ten great layouts catering to various needs, including roll-in showers and open kitchens. 

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.

An evacuation plan outlines the safest routes to exit a building during an emergency. Learn what to include in your plan and how to create one in three simple steps.

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

Gross Floor Area (GFA) is a term that defines the total amount of floor space in a building,  measured from the outside face of the external walls. 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.

Choosing between PlanUp and RoomSketcher for your floor plan needs? This article will help you decide.

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.