ARRANGEMENT & ORIENTATION
We can logically relate a series of building elevations to one
another by unfolding the vertical picture planes on which
they are projected . They can form a horizontal sequence of
drawings, or be related ina single composite drawing
around a common plan view.
• Whenever possible, we align related orthographic views so
that points and dimensions can be transferred easily
from one view to the next. This relationship will not only
facilitate the construction of the drawings but w also
ill
make them more understandable asacoordinated set of
information. For example, once a plan is drawn, we can
efficiently transfer the horizonta l dimensions of length
vertica lly on the drawing surface to the elevation below. In
a similar manner, we can project the vertical dimensions
of height horizontally on the drawing surface from one
elevationto one or more adjacent elevations.
Inarchitectural graphics, the orientation of a building to
the compass points is an important consideration when
studying and communicating the effect of sun and other
climatic factors on the design. We therefore most often
name a building elevation after the direction the elevation
faces: for example, anorth elevation i s the elevation of the
facade that faces north. If the face is oriented less tha n
45° off the major compass points, an assumed north may
be used to avoid wordy drawing t itles.
• When a building addresses a specific or significant
feature of a site, we can name abuilding elevation after
that feature. For exam Main Street Elevation would be
ple,
the elevation facing Main Street, or Lake Elevat ion would
be the elev
ation seen from the lake.
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