Commercial Building Project Portfolio

Project Portfolio Deliverables

• Cover Page

• Table of Contents

• Architectural Program

• Site Information

• Code Requirements

• Viability Analysis

• Justification and Conclusion

• Design Drawings and Specifications

• Engineering Calculations

• References

Architectural Program

Written definition of the required functions of the project and includes design criteria and constraints.

 

Design Drawings

Purpose: To show the location of all of the design features in a design project; created by hand or on computer;includes drawings, sections, elevations, schedules, and details

Sections and DetailsSection: A type of drawing depicting an object as if it had been cut through to show the interior construction

Detail: An enlargement of a specific area of a structure that is drawn where several components intersect or where small members are required

Elevations• A group of drawings that shows the exterior of a building• An orthographic drawing

– Shows one side of a building– Exterior shapes and finishes– Vertical relationships of the building levels

Renderings

Materials Used: Pencil, ink, water colors, marker, tempera, colored pencil, appliqué / overlay, and air brush

Purpose: To add an element of realism with the use of shades, shadows, and textures that would not otherwise be present

Types: Exterior and interior perspective, elevations, plot plan, floor plan, and sections

Specifications

Purpose: Provides the necessary written information to describe the materials, methods, and fixtures used in the design project

3D ModelsPurpose: To represent the final design in a physical form that is as realistic as possible, computer-generated or fabricated

Advantage: Can be moved around and viewed from any angle; show interior and exterior details; the addition of scaled objects (people, furniture, vehicles) gives visual clues as to the actual size

Image Resources

Microsoft, Inc. (n.d.). Clip art. Retrieved September 30, 2009, from http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/clipart/default.aspx

Novus Architects. Stuart Engals II Project Drawings. Mount Pleasant, SC