Architectural Drawing
Class Orientation/Intro to
Architecture
Class Orientation
• What are the class expectations?
By the end of the class, you will understand
the basics of house design and
representations of drawing features. You
will have an appreciation of environmental
consideration when designing structures.
Habitation (ranch house):
Civil Design:
Careers
Placing a house on a site
Developing a building plan
Creating sectional views
Drawing floor and foundation plans
Creating elevation views
Generate renderings
Careers
Developing community spaces
Urban structures
Architectural Drawing
Garage/shed plans
Basement plans
House model
3D renderings
Hand-drawn perspectives
Blender 3D walk-throughs
Independent Projects:
Written report
Power Point presentation
House plan packet
Presentations:
Vocabulary
• House Plans- Plans used to convey the architect’s
thoughts to the builder. Used to build a structure.
• Habitation- Housing that someone is living in. Any
structure for living.
• Site Plan- A drawing that shows a plot of land and all
details needed to place a structure.
• Floor Plan- A drawing used to show the layout of a
house. Usually includes walls, windows, doors,
dimensions and electrical details.
• Elevation- Drawing of the exterior of a structure.
Typically front, back and side views.
Careers in Architecture
Where can I find jobs in
architecture?
Civil Design:
Buildings/Home Design:
Architect
Civil Engineer (many sub
categories)
Civil Drafters
Material Engineers
Architect
Architectural Engineer
Home Economist
Architectural Drafter
Material Engineer
Landscape:
Landscape Architect
Environmental Engineer
Geologist
Survey/Civil
Financial/Sales:
Architecture
Mortgage Companies
Real Estate Agent
Land Transfer
Construction:
General Contractor
Specialty Contractors (i.e. electrical, HVAC, framing, finish)
Masonry
Excavation
Skilled Trades
Home Planning
What
considerations
must be
addressed in
building a
house?
Research and Planning:
What is the neighborhood?
Costs?
Environmental concerns?
Loan/Financial Considerations :
Loan Amount?
Costs vs. Sale
How much time will it take to build and sell?
Hidden fees?
Construction:
Foundation Type?
Materials?
Layout and Design?
Additional Features?
Closing/Sale:
What do I need to make a profit?
Will the buyer be approved by the bank?
How much time will it take to close?
Vocabulary
Engineers- A person who uses scientific knowledge to
solve technical problems.
Mortgage- A loan from a bank, typically to buy a home,
paid back in years with interest.
Home Economy- Ergonomically designed house to
make the best use of space and materials.
Planning- development of detailed drawings and
procedures.
Budgets- A financial plan for building and marketing a
home.
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