Architectural Drawings
An architect is required to make formal, measured drawings- down to the last millimeter - for the idea to be executed on the site. The earlier manually drafted ones are now replaced by computer-aided drawings. Architectural drawings mainly include Plans, Elevations and Sections.
A Plan, in architecture, means the layout of the building, including space allocation to various facilities, services, and circulation. The primary factor in planning is the positioning of the building on the site, based on climatic factors such as wind direction. In interior design, a plan includes furniture layout, optimizing available space and creating the most suitable interior articulation for the specific client. An architectural plan contains architectural drawings, as also structural specifications of the design, calculations, time planning of the building process, and other documentation.
An Elevation drawing gives the details about the façade of the building; from all four sides. They are however noted as directional elevations. It includes the height and width of the structure, the windows, balconies, their positions and dimensions.
A Section gives the view of the building cutting across the form, vertically – from north-south or east-west. The sectional view helps to visualize the interior space, as well as the inside and outside co-relation.
