Many architects on Scribd offer commercial licenses. Instead of a free sketch, pay $50-$150 for a "verified plan set" that comes with a digital signature (CAD file + PDF). This is safer for actual construction.
| Material | Quantity | |----------|----------| | Cement | 850 bags | | Sand | 40 cu.m. | | Gravel | 35 cu.m. | | Rebar (10mm–16mm) | 1,800 kg | | CHB (150mm) | 1,800 pcs | | Tiles (floor & wall) | 210 sqm | | Paint (exterior) | 45 L | | Paint (interior) | 70 L |
A standard verified PDF for a 100–150 sq m (approx. 1076–1615 sq ft) footprint might include:
Scribd has a community forum. Post: "Seeking verified complete structural and architectural set for 2-storey, 3-bedroom house, minimum 120 sqm." Usually, a professional architect will share a link within 48 hours.
| Room | Dimensions (m) | Area (sqm) | Notes | |------|--------------|------------|-------| | Master Bedroom | 5.0 x 4.0 | 20.0 | Walk-in closet + ensuite | | Master T&B | 2.5 x 2.0 | 5.0 | Shower, double lavatory | | Bedroom 2 | 4.0 x 3.5 | 14.0 | Common T&B access | | Bedroom 3 | 4.0 x 3.5 | 14.0 | Built-in cabinet | | Family Hall | 4.5 x 3.0 | 13.5 | Open to stairwell | | Common T&B | 2.5 x 2.0 | 5.0 | Bathtub option | | Balcony (front) | 3.0 x 1.5 | 4.5 | Sliding glass door | | Linen/Storage | 2.0 x 1.5 | 3.0 | Near bedrooms |
| Drawing Type | Details | |--------------|---------| | Architectural | Floor plans (ground + first floor), elevations, sections, door/window schedule | | Structural | Foundation plan, column/beam layout, slab reinforcement details | | Electrical | Lighting layout, power outlets, panel schedule | | Plumbing | Water supply, drainage, fixture layout | | Finishing | Flooring, ceiling, paint, staircase details |
Yes. A 2 storey residential house complete plan pdf scribd verified is the single most cost-effective way to start your home building journey. For the price of a subscription (or the free trial), you get access to thousands of dollars worth of professional drafting.
However, treat the PDF as a pre-construction feasibility study, not a construction directive. Take the verified plan to a local structural engineer. Pay them $500 to adapt the foundation and roof truss details to your local soil and climate. In the end, you will have saved 80% of the architectural design fee while maintaining safety and legality.
