1. Chapter39 Presentation Drawings

2. 2 Links for Chapter 39 Types of Drawings Methods of Presentation Rendering Procedures

3. 3 Types of Presentation Drawings Presentation drawings are used to convey basic design concepts to a client Drawings are done with a combination of artistic and drafting skills Some firms hire professional architectural illustrators for complex presentation drawings

4. 4 Types of Presentation Drawings Renderings –Shows shape and style of a structure –Used to describe an artistic process applied to a drawing –Exterior drawings typically done as two-point perspectives –Interior drawings done as a one-point perspective

5. 5 Rendering

6. 6 Types of Presentation Drawings Elevations –Rendering that shows the shape of the structure –Shows changes in surface Floor Plans –Conveys layout of interior space –Shows room relationships and basic sizes

7. 7 Floor Plan

8. 8 Types of Presentation Drawings Site Plans –Shows how the structure relates to the job site and surrounding area –More artistic than a typical site plan Sections –Shows vertical relationship within a structure –Emphasis is placed on spatial relationships

9. 9 Methods of Presentation Common Media –Includes sketch paper, Mylar, vellum, illustration board, and CADD –A pleasing effect is achieved by combining media

10. 10 Methods of Presentation Drawing Materials –Common materials include graphite, ink, colored pencils, felt-tip pens, watercolor, and CAD drawings –Color is best used to highlight a drawing rather than for every item

11. 11 Methods of Presentation Line Techniques –Mechanical lines use a straightedge –Freehand lines are traced or created freehand –Lettering may be placed with a lettering guide, rub-ons, or freehand

12. 12 Line Technique

13. 13 Rendering Procedures Elevations –Plants are added easily with rub-ons –Be sure the plants are appropriate for the area of the country the structure will be in –Draw the outlines first then fill in foilage

14. 14 Elevations

15. 15 Elevations

16. 16 Rendering Procedures

17. 17 Elevations

18. 18 Rendering Procedures Shading –Shadows show surface changes and add a sense of realism –Position the light source so the best detail is seen –Use graphite or ink for shading and a hatch pattern if CADD is being used

19. 19 Shading

20. 20 Rendering Procedures Floor Plan –Use of the presentation floor plan determines the scale –Templates can be used for easy drawing –Add symbols for flooring and landmarks –Limit written specifications, except for rooms, appliances, and general titles

21. 21 Floor Plan

22. 22 Floor Plan

23. 23 Rendering Procedures Site Plan –Add driveways, decks, pools, and walks –Only specify basic sizes on the site plan Sections –Draw at same scale as the floor plan –Specify room names and ceiling heights

24. 24 Site Plan

25. 25 Sections