The right architectural drawings will not only help your project run smoothly, but can also ensure your new loft delivers in terms of space and value. Here’s how:
Optimising your space
Architectural drawings help plan and illustrate the available space in your loft. A loft conversion is a way of ensuring that every inch is utilised effectively.
CR Design Services will use our decades of experience in architectural design to suggest the most suitable options for your project. This will be based on your requirements, budget and the survey information from your loft – find out more about our concept design and planning packages.
Accurate measurements
Precise measurements will ensure that your loft conversion fits seamlessly within the existing structure, avoiding any discrepancies or spatial constraints.
Measurements will be obtained via a survey that you can carry out yourself. CR Design Services can also carry it out on your behalf – find out more about measured surveys.
Compliance with building regulations
Architectural drawings ensure that your loft conversion adheres to local building codes and regulations, preventing potential legal issues and ensuring the safety and structural integrity of the project.
CR Design Services can prepare the technical drawings and written specifications needed for a building control application. We can submit them on your behalf as part of our building control design package.
Visualising your architectural drawings
Drawings offer a visual representation of your proposed loft conversion, allowing you to better understand the layout, flow, and aesthetics of the space before construction begins.
If you need a bit more help picturing what goes where, CR Design Services can provide a 3D model showing your existing and proposed lost space – find out more about working with us.
Material planning and a smooth construction process
Our technical architectural drawings assist your contractor in providing details of construction, insulation requirements, and specific materials required for your project. This will help you estimate costs and avoid unnecessary expenses.
What’s more, having well-detailed architectural drawings streamlines the construction process by providing a clear roadmap for builders and contractors. As a result, the likelihood of errors is reduced and and a smoother overall project execution is ensured.
As part of our structural engineering package, CR Designs will prepare designs and calculations for materials required. We will also be available to answer any queries from your builder for the duration of your project.
Structural integrity
Architectural drawings include structural details that are crucial for ensuring the loft conversion is structurally sound and habitable. This includes considerations for load-bearing walls, beams, and other structural elements.
Structural design reports from CR Design Services are prepared by our experienced and fully-qualified structural engineers. Find out more about our structural design packages.
Natural light optimization
Carefully planned architectural drawings will ensure your loft conversion maximises natural light, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere while potentially reducing the need for artificial lighting during the day.
To achieve this, glazing should account for about 20% of the roof area and your architect will consider the shape of the loft when positioning windows. For example, it is long and narrow, windows may be spaced along its length, whereas a smaller deeper room may just need one larger window.
Customising and personalising architectural drawings
Architectural drawings allow for customisation of the loft conversion to meet your specific needs and preferences, ensuring that these essential elements are seamlessly integrated into the design and layout of the loft space.
This can include:
- Clever storage ideas
- Spatial design
- Using a variety of roof spaces
- Providing potential use of the space
Get the most from your loft conversion with architectural drawings from CR Design Services
Our design packages are suitable for all loft conversion projects. Get in touch today for a no-obligation consultation.