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WorksheetsDraft Elevations and Sections
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 12mins
Also simply called a Section, this represents a vertical plane cut through the object.
Cross section
Eave
Pitch
Elevations
Are the exterior views of the building, seen from one side, a flat representation of one façade. It is a horizontal
orthographic projection of a building onto a vertical plane, the vertical plane normally being parallel to one
side of the building.
Cross section
Eave
Pitch
Elevations
The lower portion of a roof which extends beyond the wall.
Cross section
Elevations
Eave
Pitch
Pitch
is a combination of a cross section, with elevations of other parts of the building seen beyond the section plane.
Cross section
Eave
Sectional elevation
Elevation
An architectural elevation is a view of a building showing its height dimension. When elevations show the
exterior of a residential unit, these are simply called elevations. Interior elevations show the inside of a building.
Cross section
Eave
Sectional elevation
Elevation
Main attention should be
given to the proportion of walls and openings. Some of the things to consider in drawing the elevations are: Select 4
Proportion
Fenestration
Harmony
Elevation
Shadows
The (a) are the external views of the buildings.
2. The front view of the building is always referred to as the (a) .
(a) are hidden lines are used to indicate the location of footings.
(a) refers to all features that should harmonize to present a uniform elevation.
(a) drawings are prepared for interior details needed to guide construction.
8. A (a) is a type of section where the cutting plane is drawn horizontally.
9. A (a) is a type of section where the cutting plane is drawn vertically.
The (a) is the plan where the cutting plane line is drawn
The lower portion of a roof which extends beyond the wall is called (a) .
