This document discusses different types of signs. It describes directional signs that indicate directions, identifying signs that name places or things, and informational signs that provide information. It also mentions architectural signs that are beautifully crafted signs that can be seen from both close up and far away. The document provides guidelines for sign size based on location and states that certain colors like red, yellow, blue, green, orange and brown can be easily distinguished. It also discusses symbols and pictograms and notes that architectural drawings use standard symbols to clearly convey commonly used materials and features to builders.

2. 
 One of the oldest form of communication.
Signs

3. Sign is a combination of words and symbols.

4. 
Signs are used to
Identify
Direct
Inform

5. 
Kinds of Sign
 Directional Signs: indicates directions.
 Identifying Signs: name of a place or thing.
 Informational Signs: gives information.
 Restrictive or Prohibited: informational signs that
restricts the public from entering.

7. 
Architectural Signs
 Architectural signs are beautifully crafted signs that
remain visually stunning up-close as well as from a
distance.
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9. 
 The Sign should be large enough for people to see.
 For parking lots the size of the signs should be
bigger and can be seen from afar.
 Indoor signs can be small as long as it is readable.
 Implications of colors like red, yellow, blue, green,
orange and brown can be easily distinguished and
remember by normal viewers.

10.  Architectural signing and graphics by John Follis and Dave
Hammer
 www.Slideshare.net/rontay72/different-kinds-of-architectural-
signs
Pictures used:
 http://blog.asiahotels.com/wp-
content/uploads/2009/06/directional-signs-at-changi-beach.jpg
 https://www.flickr.com/photos/joekuby/263315349
 http://www.poweryourpractice.com/practice-management/how-
to-make-your-practice-last/
 http://www.signprintables.com/printable-employees-only-sign/
 http://www.stopsignsandmore.com/p-1715-ada-fitting-room-text-
and-braille-sign-6x4.aspx
 http://weburbanist.com/2011/05/13/signs-of-the-times-13-
architectural-signage-designs/
References:

12. 
 are abstract or geometric forms which are associated
with an idea.
 It can also mean as pictograms.
 Example of a symbol: a certain kind of cross may
stand for a hospital
 Pictograms are based on recognizable objects closely
associated with the idea they communicate.
Symbols

14. 
 are used to indicate commonly used materials and
features in a architectural plan.
 All architectural working drawings must
communicate in a clear and concise manner to the
builder, therefore it requires knowledge of the
symbols that are commonly used in architectural
plans.
 Commonly seen symbols on a construction plan are
the door, window, electrical symbol and such.
Architectural Symbols

15. 
Door Symbols

16. Window Symbols

17. Electrical Symbols

18. Fixture Symbols

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References:
 Architectural Signing and Graphics by John Follis
and Dave Hammer