Unit 2: Introduction to drawing & sketching Linus Wang MBA, MSc (Int’l Constr Mgmt), B Eng (Civil) Diploma in Construction Management Diploma in Quantity Survey

 Buildings are represented in graphic form  Most common views of buildings include;  Elevations  Plans

 Sketch the following ◦ Front elevation ◦ Side elevation ◦ Roof plan

 Annotation for vernacular building; including details of constructional components, elements and materials (Brunskill 1978)

 In addition to elevations and plan views we also use sections. These can be a slice through a building at designated points.

 Sketching is a very important way to communicate  Sketching helps train the eye  Handy hints for beginners! ◦ Look at the bigger picture first (i.e. draw the main walls, roof etc first) ◦ Look for relationships such as regular dimensions and proportions (i.e. window arrangements) ◦ Put in decoration last ◦ Use a pencil to gauge the size of elements (such as walls and doors)