TS 2317

TS 2317 is a vocabulary standard for architectural and building drawings, focused on the terms used in this field and the definitions used to distinguish project types. Rather than prescribing how drawings are to be produced, it establishes a common terminology for the concepts that appear in architectural and building documentation.

Shared terminology for drawing-based project work

In architectural and building projects, the same concept may be named differently across disciplines, offices, or document sets. A vocabulary standard helps align the meaning of basic drawing-related terms such as plan, section, elevation, and detail, together with other commonly used expressions in the discipline. In general technical practice, this kind of standard improves readability, supports coordination between teams, and reduces ambiguity in project records.

What this standard covers

Based on the stated scope, TS 2317 covers some general terms related to architectural and building drawings, as well as the definitions used to identify the kinds of projects used in this area. Its emphasis is on terminology, not on drawing procedures or graphical rules. That makes it especially relevant where document classification, indexing, teaching, and consistent project communication depend on precise and stable wording.

• General terms used in architectural and building drawings
• Definitions used to distinguish project types in the field
• Common-language consistency across drawings and documents
• A terminological framework for communication and classification