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Architectural Drawing / August 31, 2021

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 […]

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