Two Storey House – Complete CAD Plan

Full Description

This two-storey house plan is a complete CAD set, including the structural plan, so you can study, adapt or price a full 2 storey house design. It covers architectural, structural, plumbing and electrical plans in one DWG file.

What is a complete plan for a 2 storey house?

A complete house plan is the set of drawings needed to describe a building for permit and construction. For a 2 storey house it normally includes architectural plans (floor plans, elevations and sections), structural plans (foundation, framing and member details), plumbing plans and electrical plans. The structural plan shows how loads from the second floor and roof are carried down through beams, columns and footings to the ground.

When to use it

• As a reference when designing your own two-storey residential project.
• As a base drawing to modify for a similar lot and house size.
• For students and junior drafters learning how a full plan set is organized.
• For estimators who need a realistic plan set to practice a quantity takeoff.
• To discuss layout options with a client before commissioning a full design.

What’s included

The download is one DWG file for a two-storey house with:

• Beds: 4
• Baths/CR: 3
• Floor area: 64 sq.m (1st and 2nd floor)
• Lot size: 150 sq.m
• Garage: 1

The CAD file includes:

1. Architectural plans
2. Structural plans
3. Plumbing plans
4. Electrical plans

How to use the plan set

1. Open the DWG in AutoCAD or another DWG-compatible CAD program.
2. Review each plan type and confirm the layout suits your lot, setbacks and orientation.
3. Save a copy before you make changes, and keep the original as a reference.
4. Edit the architectural layout first, then check that structural, plumbing and electrical plans still match.
5. Have a licensed engineer review any structural change and design for your local loads and soil.
6. Add your title block, project details and notes before issuing drawings.

Tips

• Building permits normally require drawings signed and sealed by licensed professionals in your area.
• Check local code requirements, such as setbacks and fire separations, before finalizing the layout.
• Coordinate column and beam locations with the floor plans before you move walls.

Related templates and guides

• Architectural Floor Plans – Two Storey House
• M&E Design For Two Storey House
• Outline Specification – 2 Storey Residential
• Construction Schedule – Two Storey House
• Guide: Foundation Types

Frequently asked questions

What is included in the structural plan of a 2 storey house?

A structural plan set usually includes a foundation plan, second floor and roof framing plans, column and beam schedules, footing and slab details and general structural notes. The exact sheets vary by designer and code. Check the drawing list in the file to see which structural sheets this plan contains.

Can I use this house plan for a building permit?

Not as-is. Permit drawings normally must be adapted to your lot and local code, and signed and sealed by a licensed architect or engineer where you build. Use this plan set as a starting point or reference, and have a professional review and finalize it for submission.

What software do I need to open a DWG file?

DWG is the native file format of AutoCAD. Other CAD programs that support DWG can also open and edit it, and DWG viewer programs let you view and print without editing. Check that your software version can open the file before you start making changes.

Can I change the layout of the plan?

Yes. The plan is an editable CAD file, so you can move walls, resize rooms and change openings. Any change to walls, openings or loads may affect the structural, plumbing and electrical plans, so update all drawings together and have structural changes checked by an engineer.

What does CR mean on a house plan?

CR stands for comfort room, a term used in the Philippines for a toilet or bathroom. On this plan, ‘Baths/CR: 3’ means the house has three bathrooms or toilet rooms across both floors.