1. Graphic Communication
Planometric Views
CDT Department

2. Planometric Views A Planometric view is a type of pictorial view.
It allows a realistic bird’s eye view of an area or workspace.
It is most commonly used for interior designers to show clients their ideas for room layouts.

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5. Planometric Views Planometrics are draw using the angles shown below.
90°
90°
60°
30°
45°
45°

6. Planometric Views
When drawing planometrics we first of all draw the plan of an object, full size, on the base of our crate at the correct angles.
Then we project vertically the correct distance and draw the shapes there.

7. Planometric Views
Shown opposite is a sketch of a shape and orthographic views of the shape.
Plan
We will now draw a planometric view of this shape.
Elevation
End Elevation

8. Planometric Views
Start by drawing the plan full size on the base of the planometric view.
Plan

9. Planometric Views
Now project up the heights from this base at 90°. These heights should be drawn full size from the Elevation.
Plan
Elevation

10. Planometric Views
We will now recap how this planometric drawing was constructed.
Plan
Elevation

11. Planometric Views
The plan is drawn on the base of the planometric crate
Plan
Elevation

12. Planometric Views
The heights are added to the drawing.
Plan
Elevation

13. Planometric Views Finally the top surface of the drawing is added.
Elevation

14. Planometric Views
Here the drawing is shown as how it would appear when finished.
Plan
Elevation

15. Planometric Views
Planometric views are drawn at 60°, 90° and 30°or 45°, 90° and 45°.
They give a clear view into a workspace or room.
They are commonly used by interior designers to show room layouts particularly kitchen layouts.