1. Chapter 41 Presentation Drawings and Renderings

2. Introduction Presentation drawings –Convey basic design concepts from the design team to interested persons –Important part of public hearings and design reviews Studied to determine impact on community Shows compliance Helps advertise existing stock plans

3. Introduction (cont’d.) Artistic ability, drawing type, and client needs –Affects how presentation drawings are done and who produces them (e.g., illustrator or design drafter)

4. Types of Presentation Drawings Renderings –Best for showing structure shape or style –Term can be used to describe: An artistic process applied to a drawing A drawing created using perspective layout method Drawings themselves –Used to show exteriors (two-point perspective) and interiors (one-point perspective)

6. Types of Presentation Drawings (cont’d.) Elevations –Often used to help show structure shape Gives an accurate idea of the finished product

7. Types of Presentation Drawings (cont’d.) Floor plans –Convey interior space layout Room relationships Openings (e.g., windows and doors) Basic room sizes

9. Types of Presentation Drawings (cont’d.) Site plans –Show how the structure will relate to the job site and surrounding area Sections –Show vertical relationships within the structure

12. Methods of Presentation Common media –Sketch paper –Vellum –Mylar –Illustration board –CADD

13. Methods of Presentation (cont’d.) Drawing materials –Graphite –Ink –Colored pencil –Felt-tip pens –Watercolor –CADD-generated drawings

14. Methods of Presentation (cont’d.) Line techniques –Mechanical –Freehand –Lettering

15. Rendering Procedure for Drawings Elevations –Same scale as floor plan –Additional elements Plants should match method used to draw structure Shading shows surface changes and creates realism

20. Rendering Procedure for Drawings (cont’d.) Floor plan –Purpose determines scale

22. Rendering Procedure for Drawings (cont’d.) Site plan

23. Rendering Procedure for Drawings (cont’d.) Sections –Usually drawn at a scale similar to presentation floor plan