How you draw determines what gets built...


Your job as a design professional is to order and organize information, and your drawings do this for you. 

This includes the clarity of line work, the layout of the sheet, and the information hierarchy.

Each requires that you know exactly what you're trying to communicate. Rushing through the drawing process can compromise both the quality of your work and your financial stability as poorly documented plans often lead to misunderstandings or are ignored completely.

Don't let your designs remain unrealized concepts.

The two lines that make up the wall segments drawn on a floor plan aren’t enough to describe what the wall should be constructed with.  

Your drawing sets should organize and catalog all the decisions necessary to build your project in a very precise way. 

This helps clients feel confident that what’s been decided during the design process will be realized in the final home.

Replicate my graphic style in your architectural drawings 


If you've been curious as to the exact settings, styles and drawing conventions I use in my practice, 30X40 Design Workshop, LLC and want to see it applied in a real-world project, this is your chance. 

You’ll get 4 plan drawings created for The Outpost Project (+ 50% off my AutoCAD template as a bonus).

The design for this remote retreat on an island off the coast of Maine was inspired by the unpredictable and harsh weather conditions present in the maritime environment: fog, wind, salt, storms, ice, + snow.


  • Use this working drawing in AutoCAD .dwg format as a guide to improve your own drafting conventions and to replicate the visual and graphic style I use in my architecture practice.

  • See the exact graphics I use to achieve the look and all my detailed settings.

  • This is a fully editable, AutoCAD file (.dwg) which includes: the main level plan, foundation plan, loft level plan, and a roof plan for an actual project as seen in 30X40 Design Workshop's YouTube series, "The Outpost."

  • The file comes with the title block layout shown, and as a bonus you also get 50% off 30X40's AutoCAD template and the .ctb file you’ll need for output.



Clear drawings matter.

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Clients and collaborators can easily judge your studio’s priorities just by looking at your drawings.
 

Working drawings are more than simple lines on a page. Your drawings explain how to construct your ideas in physical space, but they're also powerful tools you can leverage as part of your design process.

They’re the foundation upon which your design is realized and your reputation is built. 

And with the right technique and annotation system you won’t just be able to feel more confident about your plans, you’ll also be able to:

  • Protect yourself against liability: Clear, detailed drawings reduce the risk of costly errors during construction, protecting you from potential liabilities down the road.
  • Boost your bottom line: Well-crafted drawings can command higher fees and attract premium clients. 
  • Increase the chances of getting your project built: Deliver clear, precise plans that simplify the building process, significantly reducing confusion and avoiding costly delays.
  • Deliver faster and more efficiently: With every detail carefully planned and mapped out, you eliminate unnecessary revisions and the constant back-and-forth clarifications.
one of four floor plans included
modelspace layout of four working drawings

I’ll give you access to four plan drawings.


What’s Included: 

  • AutoCAD Floor Plan Working Drawing (.dwg) includes four drawings drawn in US Imperial units at 1/4"=1'-0". 
  • The file also includes four layout sheets formatted in Arch D (24" x 36") size with the title block shown (additional title blocks with our new Title Block Pack)

  • Please note: you MUST use 30X40's .ctb file for the drawing to output correctly.


BONUS: 50% off on the AutoCAD Template (value $65)



  • The following documents are included in a single zip file + are compatible with both MAC + PC versions of AutoCAD (2013/2018 versions included).
    **Choose from Metric or Imperial units**

  • Getting Started Instructions (PDF) - 5 pages
  • Color table (.ctb) with preset pen settings, widths and colors
  • Sample Floor Plan Drawing (PDF)
  • AutoCAD Floor Plan Template (.dwt) - **Metric + Imperial templates**
  • Arch D (24" x 36") + A1 (841x594) size title blocks (additional title blocks with our new Title Block Pack)
  • Line weights + line types
  • Text + dimension styles
  • Imperial: 3", 1 1/2", 1", 1/2", 1/4", 1/8", 1/16"
  • Metric: 1:5, 1:10, 1:25, 1:50, 1:100, 1:200
  • Basic layer setup
  • Shading styles / colors
  • Typical annotation blocks
  • Furniture blocks
  • Minimalist set of planimetric blocks used by 30X40
  • Dynamic door + window blocks (version dependent)
  • Small sample floor plan
  • Small sample elevation with tree line layout
  • Sun path diagram (must modify per your site location + latitude)

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Learn from an experienced practitioner


Hi.

I’m Eric, an award-winning architect, entrepreneur and founder of 30X40 Design Workshop, an architecture studio located on Mount Desert Island, Maine. 

I'm also author of the Architect + Entrepreneur book series and creator of the most popular architecture-focused YouTube channel online.

I’ve been professionally drafting for 33 years, and I’ve worked in the presentation departments for award-winning firms, having developed the CAD standards at firms ranging from 6 people to 150+.

Here are some examples of my work:

“This is the most beautiful set of drawings I’ve ever seen…”


Contractors and clients love my drawings because they’re easy to read. Some of them have even framed theirs. What makes them beautiful is that they’re also functional, and that’s because architectural drawing is fundamentally about communicating your ideas to those you’re expecting to invest, finance, and construct your work. 

Use this as a guide to improve your own drafting conventions and to replicate the visual and graphic style I use in my architecture practice.


Course Curriculum


Architectural Floor Plan Working Drawing

Get Started

Download the Plan File Here

Installation instructions

Drawing Tutorials, Tips + Tricks

Minimalist UI (My settings) (1:38)

The KEY to Compelling Plan Graphics (14:57)

Additional Resources (19:15)

Next Steps...

30X40 Design Workshop's AutoCAD Template File

Download AutoCAD template here

Installation instructions

Minimalist UI (My settings) (1:38)

 Line Weight Settings

 Metric Users

 Tutorial + Instructional Videos

 FAQs

 Need more help?

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"Amazing, thank you so much! Saved me time, setup instructions were clear, and my drawings look super clean and organized now!"

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"I wanted to thank you for all that you do. As an architect, sole practitioner, and lecturer at the university level, countless times have I resorted to your methods and recommendations, to forward my pursuits, and those of students."

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"For someone who can relate to the isolation of sole proprietorship, it's a blessing and a joy to welcome you into my own studio, and it's an honor to learn from someone such as yourself. The detail, the topics, and the content, such a beautiful composition of life, work, and play. Thank you for making things, and making them well."

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The Architectural Floor Plan Working Drawing Bundle


What You Get:

  • A fully editable AutoCAD (.dwg) file of an actual project with four drawings drawn in US Imperial units at 1/4"=1'-0". 

  • The four drawings are: foundation plan, main level plan, loft level plan, and roof plan. 

  • Four layout sheets formatted in Arch D (24" x 36") size with the title block shown (additional title blocks with our new Title Block Pack)

  • Bonus: 50% off on my AutoCAD template (value $65)

  • Insight into the drafting conventions and visual style of 30X40 Design Workshop



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FAQ:


Is this a course? 

No, this is an AutoCAD drawing (.dwg) file meant for you to forensically review and deconstruct the settings and graphic conventions I use to draw architectural floor plans. 


So, what am I getting?

You’ll get a digital file in AutoCAD .dwg format of an actual working drawing used to construct a residential project from my studio . Use this as a guide to improve your own drafting conventions and to replicate the visual and graphic style I use in my architecture practice.

+ You’ll see the exact settings, styles and drawing conventions I use to create working drawings in my practice, 30X40 Design Workshop, LLC.

+ You’ll also receive 50% off my AutoCAD template as a bonus. To see everything included, please refer to the bonus section above.


Which plans am I getting?

A foundation plan, main level plan, loft level plan, and roof plan. The file also includes four paper space layouts formatted in Arch D (24" x 36") size with the modern, minimalist title block shown.

What scales are included for dimensions and text styles?

This drawing is set to print at a scale of 1/4"=1'-0" (US Imperial units of feet-inches)


What size title blocks are included?

Arch D (36"x24") size


Are there PDFs included?

Yes, a PDF containing all four sheets styled for printing is included for you to reference, download and print.


Does this include a .dwg file?

Yes, it does! However, it also comes with the following agreement by you: "Downloading this AutoCAD drawing file constitutes your acknowledgement and agreement to NOT reuse, repurpose, or resell the file. Each download contains a unique user-identifying key for copyright compliance purposes. Worldwide copyrights are retained by Eric Reinholdt, Maine Licensed Architect and 30X40 Design Workshop, LLC"


How can I use these drawings?

I designed this product to help you:

  1. Improve your drawing style + graphic conventions.One of the best ways to improve your drawings is to study what others are doing. I’ve always loved seeing how other architects create and annotate their plans, to see how they call things out, or how much information they include in their drawings. So you’ll use this working drawing in AutoCAD .dwg format as a guide to improve your own drafting conventions and to replicate the visual and graphic style I use in my architecture practice.

  2. See what a professionally-drafted set of plans looks like.Most graduate architects learn how to draft architectural drawings from their first employer during their mandatory internship. And so, what’s passed on in practice is highly dependent on the focus of the studio where an architect completes their training. I designed this product to help you fill that gap in your training.

  3. View + borrow all my settings.Learn the graphic conventions I use, review my detailed settings, along with tips and simple techniques you can use to improve your drawings.


Is this file editable? 

Yes, this is a fully editable, AutoCAD (.dwg) file which includes: the main level plan, foundation plan, loft level plan, and roof plan for an actual project from 30X40 Design Workshop's YouTube series, "The Outpost." 


Can I get a whole drawing set of yours?

No, not at the moment. 


What I design isn’t high-end, will this still be helpful?

Absolutely, it’ll still help! Even if your projects aren't high-end, clear and precise drawings are crucial. Regardless of the project's budget, thorough, detailed plans ensure that everyone from contractors to clients understands the vision, which minimizes errors and aligns expectations. This practice not only improves construction outcomes but also enhances your professional reputation by demonstrating reliability and attention to detail.


Will this file work with... Draftsight, ArchiCAD, (insert other CAD program)...?

The short answer is, I’m not sure (because I use AutoCAD). I make no warranties about how it may convert if you choose to purchase it and once you purchase I'm not able to offer refunds as these are digital assets you have access to immediately upon purchase.


I work in Metric, will these work for me?

Maybe?! The drawing base units are Imperial, but you may still find the forensic evaluation useful to your practice.


Will this teach me to use AutoCAD?

No, you must know how to use AutoCAD to make use of these resources.


I'm using an earlier version of AutoCAD, will the AutoCAD template work with it? What will I lose by converting it to an older version?

The file has been confirmed to work with versions 2013 and newer. Unfortunately, I don't know how it will behave or what aspects may perform differently with earlier versions. A Google search will often yield the best answers specific to your software release version.


What's your refund policy?

As these are digital assets you receive immediately upon purchase I'm not able to offer refunds.

There's nothing more rewarding as an architect than seeing your ideas realized in physical form.


Watching a concept that once lived only in your imagination take shape in the real world is not just fulfilling—it's the essence of our profession. But turning sketches into structures demands precision—your drawings must clearly communicate every detail to builders and engineers.

Anything we don't delineate, anything that's not called out in the construction documents is a decision we’re choosing to defer to someone else to make, whether that's during pricing or in the field during construction.

See how I create my plans to communicate clearly, effectively, and efficiently to produce working drawings you can be proud of. 

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