1- Foundation or Excavation Plan

Top view of the footings or foundation walls, showing their area and their location by distances between centerlines and by distances from reference lines or boundary lines.

2- Architectural Working Floor Plan

Top view of the floor, indicating sizes of spaces and parallel lines that scale at whatever width the walls, rooms, door and windows are required.

3- Building Exterior Elevation

The view building structure showing features such as construction materials, design, height, dimensions, windows, doors, other architectural features. Elevation is a 2d view, representing one side of Floor Plans.

4- Building Cross Section

Cut through details of a space vertically. Sections are a common design drawing and technical architectural or engineering details.

5- Door and Window Schedule

Door and Window schedules are a useful way of showing complex information about the different door and window sizes and types that are specified on the floor plan to ensure proper installation.

6- Structural Drawing

A structural drawing is a type of Engineering drawing, showing details of how a building or other structure will be built. Structural drawings are generally consists of Slabs, Columns and Beams steel details.

7- Electrical Drawings

An electrical drawing is technical drawing that shows information about power, lighting, and communication.

8- Plumbing Drawing

A plumbing drawing is a type of technical drawing that provides information relating to a plumbing system, location of fixtures, sanitary ware, pipework, valves etc. and how fresh water is to be supplied into a building and waste water drained out including manhole and septic tank details.

Read before you purchase!

1. Our house plans were designed to meet or exceed national building standards at the time they were drawn. Some cities and municipalities have their own local bylaws and building regulations. Before building, contact your local authorities to make sure you comply with regulations and bylaws, including obtaining any necessary permits or inspections as building progresses. In some cases, minor modifications to your home plans by your builder, designer or engineer may be required to meet local conditions and requirements. The purchaser should ensure that the home plans comply with all applicable bylaws and are suitable for a particular site, including any subdivision restrictions, before actual construction begins. Because we have no control over the selection of your builder, or other professionals, we cannot be responsible for the advice or assistance you receive from them or for the methods they use.
2. Every city and society is different. Our plans contain enough information to build a home, but they may not include all of the information that your local authority requires. Prior to application for a building permit or the start of actual construction, we strongly advise that you consult your local building office to verify what you will need to submit for your building permit.
3. Mapia represents hundreds of designers, each with their own standards for plans. Look in the “Plan Content Section” on each individual plan page to see what is included with that particular plan.

What is not included in the floor plans?

1. Site Plan
2. Architectural or Engineering Stamp
3. Mechanical Drawings

Other Important Information

Plan Media (Digital Files or Printed Copies)

Digital Files

If you purchase a PDF set, it will be sent via email. Digital files can be sent to a printing shop near you when you need prints. This allows you to save both time and money when you need an extra copy.

Printed Copies

We will send you floor plan by email in PDF format or hard copies through courier with additional charges including courier. If you are in need of more copies, simply order another set and they will arrive within a few days in the mail.