An architecture firm based in Kansas, known for designing homes that emphasize sustainability, comfort and timeless style, undertook the reconstruction of Casa Rancho Las Playitas. They approached QeCAD to support the residential reconstruction project by converting the existing design documentation into accurate, editable CAD drawings. The objective was to transform the provided PDF-based design drafts into precise 2D CAD drawings while incorporating the required design modifications based on the markups and reference materials. These drawings were intended to serve as a reliable foundation for further design coordination and construction planning.
The project comprised the following key buildings and features:
Conversion of basic floor plan designs from PDF to editable CAD format
Creation of detailed elevation drawings covering all four sides of the building
Preparation of footing plans for both ground floor and first-floor layouts
Interpretation and implementation of design decisions based on client markups and reference images
Ensuring dimensional accuracy, drafting consistency and adherence to architectural drafting standards
The client provided:
These inputs enabled the team to accurately align the CAD outputs with the client’s design
intent.
Casa Rancho Las Playitas was a reconstruction-focused residential project requiring a seamless transition from conceptual PDF designs to construction-ready CAD drawings. The project demanded careful interpretation of marked-up documents and real-site images to ensure that the converted drawings reflected both design intent and site conditions. QeCAD worked closely with the client’s design framework to deliver clear, coordinated architectural documentation suitable for review and execution.
→ Interpreting design intent from static PDFs: The original drawings lacked layered data, requiring careful analysis to accurately translate design elements into editable CAD files.
→ Reconciling markups with site conditions: Client annotations needed to be cross- verified with reference photographs to → ensure constructability and spatial accuracy.
→ Managing reconstruction constraints: Existing structural considerations had to be respected while drafting updated plans and elevations.
→ Maintaining visual and dimensional consistency: Aligning floor plans, elevations and footing plans across multiple drawings required meticulous coordination.
→ Ensuring readiness for downstream use: Drawings needed to be clean, precise and standardized to support approvals and future construction activities.
QeCAD successfully delivered a complete set of high-quality 2D CAD drawings, including:
→ Fully converted and editable CAD floor plans.
→ Detailed elevation drawings for all four building facades.
→ Accurate footing plans for ground and first-floor levels.
→ Clean, well-organized CAD files ready for client review and further project development.
The final outputs enabled the client to proceed confidently with design validation and
construction planning, supported by precise and professionally drafted architectural
documentation.
The PDF to CAD conversions with the suggested changes were then prepared by QeCAD. The team generated CAD drafts of the House Plan. Elevations, Floor Plans, and Footing Plans were then submitted for the review.
