1. Architectural Drawings
Tech Ed
S-O High School

2. Design Considerations
Architects meet with Customers to discuss…
Building Purpose
Budget
Site Conditions
Space Requirements
City Regulations

3. 3 Major Design Factors Function Form Cost Does it work
Does the building operate Efficiently
Form
Does it look good
Does it Fit in or Stand Out
Cost
Size
Materials
Labor

4. Sketches 1st Step in the Drawings Process Is a “STARTING” point
Helps understand ideas

5. Pictorial Drawings Shows how it looks to the human eye
Gives a good idea of the look and feel of a building

6. Multi-view Drawings Shows 2 or more views of object
Used for all architectural working drawings

7. Elevation Drawings Drawings as it is seen by a particular side
Simply named front, left,right, or rear elevation Drawings

8. Floor Plan Horizontal Cut through the building
Shows all walls, windows, doors…
View Looks straight down

9. Section Views Vertical Cut through building View looks into building
Can be larger scale to show greater detail (Detail Drawings)

10. Structural Drawings
Show size, location, material, & fastening methods of parts
Can be Floor plans, Elevations, or section views

11. Topographical Drawings
Indicate contour & layout of land
Contour Lines Show elevation in feet above see level
Vertical Contour Interval is the distance between lines