![]() ![]() These are concrete “blocks” (did someone say LEGO?) that are stacked to form walls both for buildings and landscape walls. This will be found on dimensions and ensures that whatever is being referenced is aligned with the centerline of something. Often, the L is drawn overlapping with the C. This means that something should be provided as a separate line item as an alternate to what is otherwise drawn. You can still be a licensed architect without being a member of the AIA. Contrary to public opinion, while it does mean that the person with “AIA” after their name is a licensed architect, it doesn’t mean that someone without “AIA” after their name isn't licensed. You’ll see this after some architect’s names (like mine) which signify that they are members of the organization. This is our professional organization that supports the profession of architecture, lobbies for us in the halls of government, and supports a variety of local and national events. the surface of the tile, not the underlay) in that room.ĪIA – The American Institute of Architects If you see a note saying 8’-0” AFF, it means that whatever is being referenced is 8 feet and zero inches above the surface of the finished floor (whatever you walk on, e.g. This is an acronym commonly used in dimensioning. In the meantime, though, here is a quick little summary of some of the more common acronyms used by architects so you can start to feel a bit more informed when someone speaks to you in “Archi-speak”! Sometimes they can’t be pulled out (for a variety of reasons), or sometimes we just forget (as they’re so ingrained already in everything we do that you can often gloss over them), but our mission is to eliminate them from our discourse. And you know what they say about assuming things! As my mom was so fond of saying, "Assuming makes an ass out of u and me."Īs much as feasible, we try and pull out as many acronyms as possible in our drawings. Them, and if you have a timid personality, you’re often likely to assume you know what an acronym means instead of asking. Our job should be to make that communication as clear and straightforward as possible, but unfortunately, things like acronyms help build a wall. Our drawings communicate our ideas to clients and contractors and our specifications communicate the myriad of other details we can’t draft. ![]() The interesting thing about architecture, is that while everyone thinks we are designers and detailers, what we truly are when you look at the root of everything we do, is communicators. ![]() Here's a typical architecture drawing with a smattering of abbreviations and their actual meanings. They're confusing, mysterious, and do nothing to help us communicate with the people we serve. Still, as much as they’re ingrained in this profession, I absolutely can’t stand them. All of our drawings and documents are filled with them. No, that isn’t quite true we absolutely love them, but we also rely upon them. Architects love acronyms and abbreviations. ![]()
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