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DD vs. CD Drawings

A.I.

This is probably a silly question to many here, but nonetheless:

In your own simple words, what is the key difference between a set of DD drawings and a set of CD drawings?

When does a DD set begin to look too much like a CD set and vice versa? What type of information would be considered excessive for a DD set, and better reserved for a CD set?

 
Jul 18, 16 3:03 am
Wilma Buttfit

Archinect hotline, hello, this is there is no there there, If you study for the ARE you will find this out and more. Good luck!

Jul 18, 16 6:20 am  · 
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Non Sequitur
Double dees are more fun.
Jul 18, 16 7:45 am  · 
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senjohnblutarsky

Non, does that mean CD's are lopsided? 

Jul 18, 16 7:57 am  · 
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Non Sequitur

^ yes.

Jul 18, 16 7:59 am  · 
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archiwutm8

DD have glitter and CD have scruff marks.

Jul 18, 16 8:12 am  · 
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Non Sequitur

You can never get rid of all that glitter.

Jul 18, 16 8:34 am  · 
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senjohnblutarsky

Glitter is the herpes of arts and crafts. 

Jul 18, 16 9:19 am  · 
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urbanity

architects handbook of professional practice. 

Jul 18, 16 10:02 am  · 
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,,,,

CDs are DDs that have come home to roost

Jul 18, 16 10:47 am  · 
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KBWagner

In today's insane schedules and unreasonable deadlines, DD's are becoming a thing of the past.

Jul 18, 16 12:09 pm  · 
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Non Sequitur

^ no they are not. Have you gone to a strip joint recently?

Jul 18, 16 12:15 pm  · 
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nicholass817

I just got done with a set of DDs!!!  Had to meet with the client about them today to make sure the equipment was put in the right place and that it met their needs...seriously...

We do SDs by sketch.  Then DDs are hard line plans, elevations (int and ext), one-line sections, and maybe a few specialized details that need client input.  DD sets are intended to mitigate changes and control client expectations.  Often their last chance to see drawings before bidding.  

Jul 18, 16 5:13 pm  · 
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MyDream

DD

technical information about systems and subsystems

outline specs and drawings

update cost esitmate

update time schedule

CD

Procurement requirements

contracting forms

conditions of the contract

specs

contract documents

and

resource drawings

What you might have wanted from CD might have been just the working drawings.

Jul 18, 16 5:41 pm  · 
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Wilma Buttfit

Sometimes you do both at the same time in 3.5 days. 

Jul 20, 16 5:48 pm  · 
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awaiting_deletion

or 3.5 hours!

Jul 20, 16 8:34 pm  · 
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Wilma Buttfit

Are you gong to show me how to do that? When are the next ninja training sessions? I want to sign up.

Jul 20, 16 8:48 pm  · 
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awaiting_deletion

ahh ninja sessions, secret they are, but know them you must. if all are CDs then why DD or SD or sketch. in your head is final solution, young ninja - but then the clients fuck everything up with their god damn DIY opinions and a zillion agendas and the ninja takes to drinking and says fuck it, who cares, I am insured......in CA you find resolve for all things inadequate in CD.........

Jul 20, 16 9:00 pm  · 
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Wilma Buttfit

In that case, here's yer plans, check ya later. Peace.

Jul 20, 16 9:06 pm  · 
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gruen
Go to construction w SD drawings. Problem solved. Just use more notes and a bigger stamp.
Jul 24, 16 10:51 am  · 
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awaiting_deletion

/\ Commercial Interiors?

Jul 24, 16 1:20 pm  · 
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3tk

I've mostly done it as:

DD-scope/cost/permit

CD-construction (everything that wasn't needed for above+coordinates all the consultants work)

Jul 26, 16 6:38 pm  · 
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