#Types of drawing grids skin

In short an elevation is a drawing of an interior or exterior vertical surface or plane, that forms the skin of the building.Įxternally an elevation is most commonly used to describe the vertical interface between the interior and exterior of a building, where the external facing walls and surfaces of each side of the proposal are drawn.Ī cross-section drawing refers to a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal cut that results in the removal of one of the selected parts to reveal the objects inner elements.Ī good example of this is the process of cutting an apple in half to reveal its core and pips, or a cake with all its layers. The drawing can also show neighboring structures and streets if they are relevant to the building design. Site plans show an aerial view of the whole building or group of buildings within its neighboring context, with clear boundaries and access points. We have a whole article here, dedicated to drawing one.

There are many types of architectural drawings that are required during the process of designing, developing, and constructing a building, some are used at specific times and stages, and others such as the floor and site plans are continuously evolved and adapted as the project develops.Īt their simplest level, architectural drawings ideally comprise of floor plans, sections, sizes and units of measurements, together with references and annotations, however there many additional drawings required depending the scope and complexity of the building.Ī floor plan is essentially a map showing a buildings internal arrangement in relation to its external walls and environment.Įach floor or level of the building will require its own plan, which as a rule of thumb is a horizontal slice taken across the building at 1200mm above its floor level. Learn More Standard architectural drawings

Types of drawing grids