Title: Prepare a detailed drawing of a set of stairs.
Course: Drafting, Advanced (21102-IV) > Section: Performing Architectural Drafting and Design Operations with Extensive Use of CADD

Preparation should include

- setting the scale of the drawing
- laying out the total rise, total run, and stairwell opening as an elevation
- laying out the unit rise and unit run on the stringers in the elevation
- drawing the treads and risers
- drawing the railings, balusters, and newel posts
- drawing a plan view of the stairs
- applying all necessary symbols to the stair detail
- dimensioning the stairs.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are some possible consequences of incorrect dimensions on a stair detail?
- Why is the layout of the total rise one of the first calculations when drawing a stair detail?
- How does the layout of the unit rise and the unit run affect the set of stairs?