1. Objective 6.06: Elevations and Renderings

2. Elevations An elevation is a drawing that shows width and height
Each elevation is labeled in relation to the compass direction it faces, e.g. the north elevation is the side that most closely faces north.

3. Exterior elevation
A set of scale drawings, usually 4, showing all sides of the house.

4. Interior elevation
A scale drawing that shows the view of one interior wall of a house.

5. Renderings
A drawing, usually with color, to show a realistic view of a building or room
Different types of renderings are…….

6. Pencil Renderings Quickest rendering to produce
Usually done with a soft-lead pencil
Can smear or smudge over time. 9H 8H 7H 6H 5H 4H 3H 2H H F HB B 2B 3B 4B 5B 6B 7B 8B 9B
Hardest →
Medium
Softest

8. Ink Renderings Make good quality prints Allow for uniform line widths
Take more time to complete than a pencil rendering
Are more permanent and therefore store well for long periods of time.

10. Felt-tip Renderings Produce colorful, dramatic renderings
May be combined with ink to add details.

12. Watercolor Rendering Gives a realistic appearance to the presentation
Difficult technique that may require formal art training.

14. One Point Perspective
One-point perspective – shows what is seen when the viewer looks directly at the opposite wall.

16. Two Point Perspective
Two-point perspective – when an individual wants to see two exterior walls on a building where a corner appears close and the sides extend from these corners.

18. Model
A three-dimensional miniature of a design that provides a view from different angles and various lighting conditions.

20. Drawing Elevations

32. Have students sketch a quick elevation.