Architectural Floorplan

I created a residential floor plan in AutoCAD to explore the role that architectural engineering plays in real-world design. My drawing includes labeled rooms, accurate dimensions, and furniture blocks to create a more realistic layout. By applying multiple AutoCAD functions that I'm actively learning throughout my college career—such as polylines, chamfer, layers, and dimension tools—I was able to experiment with using them cohesively in a practical way. This hands-on experience helped me better understand how technical tools are used to address design challenges and effectively convey engineering ideas.

I used AutoCAD on a computer, along with reference materials for residential design dimensions and furniture layout.

Decide which rooms the house will have, and approximate dimensions using reference materials. Then use the Polyline tool with a line thickness of 7 1/8" to draw the floor plan, ensuring a logical spatial layout.

Place windows and doors where needed, and use the Trim tool to clean up intersections and remove overlapping lines. I decided to make all doors open toward a wall to maximize usable room space.

Bring in pre-made blocks for furniture or other architectural elements through AutoCAD's Design Center. In my design, I also created custom objects such as counters, carpets, and couches. I then used the Trim tool to remove intersections, such as where carpets overlap beds or other furniture.

Label each room with the Text tool and mark key measurements with the Dimension tool to clearly communicate sizes and spacing.