Helen Tibbo is right that architectural drawings are protected under
copyright, but as graphics not as textual materials.  Under fair use
clause in Title 17 Sec. 108 one could reproduce a small section of a
drawing but an entire drawing would be subject to the same restrictions
as a photograph or work of art is.  I recall from a discussion earlier
this spring with a big-wheel NY architect that drawings are considered
works-made-for-hire (and as such are the property of the commissioning
individual/entity) unless they are disapproved and not used by the
commissioning corporation.  At that time he can put his drawings under
copyright as his own work.
 
Richard Saunders                   [log in to unmask]
Montana State Univ.--Bozeman       [log in to unmask]