Notes from the Drafting Table
Practical insight on single & multi-family residential, commercial tenant improvement, and AutoCAD drafting & design — what it really takes to turn an idea into a permit-ready set.
What’s the Difference Between a Casita and a Guest House?
The terms get used interchangeably, but not on the permit set. Attached-vs-detached, kitchen-vs-kitchenette, shared-vs-separate utilities — the four questions that actually drive the design and approval path.
Read article
Converting a Warehouse to Office Space: What Permits Do You Need?
The single biggest predictor of a smooth permit is whether the conversion forces a change in occupancy group — from Group S to Group B — and that one change pulls in accessibility, egress, restrooms, and fire separation.
Read article
What Does ADU Mean and Why Should You Care?
An ADU is a second, self-contained living space on your lot — but the gap between what people think it's for and what they actually use it for is the whole story.
Read article
What Does a Residential Drafter Actually Do?
A residential drafter produces the permit-ready construction documents a home needs — but most of what you pay for never shows up as a visible line on the page. Here's what the work really involves.
Read articleMore articles on the way — check back soon.