Chapter39

Presentation Drawings

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Links for Chapter 39

Types of Drawings

Methods of Presentation

Rendering Procedures

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Types of Presentation Drawings

• Presentation drawings are used to convey basic design concepts to a client

• Drawings are done with a combination of artistic and drafting skills

• Some firms hire professional architectural illustrators for complex presentation drawings

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Types of Presentation Drawings

• Renderings– Shows shape and style of a structure– Used to describe an artistic process applied to

a drawing– Exterior drawings typically done as two-point

perspectives– Interior drawings done as a one-point

perspective

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Rendering

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Types of Presentation Drawings

• Elevations– Rendering that shows the shape of the

structure– Shows changes in surface

• Floor Plans– Conveys layout of interior space

– Shows room relationships and basic sizes

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Floor Plan

DO

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Types of Presentation Drawings

• Site Plans– Shows how the structure relates to the job site

and surrounding area– More artistic than a typical site plan

• Sections– Shows vertical relationship within a structure– Emphasis is placed on spatial relationships

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Methods of Presentation

• Common Media– Includes sketch paper, Mylar, vellum,

illustration board, and CADD

– A pleasing effect is achieved by combining media

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Methods of Presentation

• Drawing Materials– Common materials include graphite, ink,

colored pencils, felt-tip pens, watercolor, and CAD drawings

– Color is best used to highlight a drawing rather than for every item

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Methods of Presentation

• Line Techniques– Mechanical lines use a straightedge

– Freehand lines are traced or created freehand

– Lettering may be placed with a lettering guide, rub-ons, or freehand

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Line Technique

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Rendering Procedures

• Elevations– Plants are added easily with rub-ons

– Be sure the plants are appropriate for the area of the country the structure will be in

– Draw the outlines first then fill in foilage

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Elevations

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Elevations

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Rendering Procedures

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Elevations

WINDOW FRAMECASTS SHADOWONTO GLASS

RECESSED PANELSARE SHADED BYDOOR SURFACE

TRIM CASTSSHADOWONTO SIDING

ROOFING CASTSSHADOW ONTOFASCIA

ONTO SIDING

FASCIA CASTSSHADOW

POCHE ADDEDTO GLASS AREAS

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Rendering Procedures

• Shading– Shadows show surface changes and add a

sense of realism

– Position the light source so the best detail is seen

– Use graphite or ink for shading and a hatch pattern if CADD is being used

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Shading

LIGHTSOURCE

SOURCELIGHT

SHADESHADE

SOURCELIGHT LIGHT

SOURCELIGHT SOURCE

OVERHANG

LOWER FLOORUPPER FLOOR

X'

X'

3X

2'-0"

2'-0"

2'-0"

SHADOW CAST BY 2'-0" OVER- HANG

SHADOW CAST BY 6'-0" OVER- HANG

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Rendering Procedures

• Floor Plan– Use of the presentation floor plan determines

the scale

– Templates can be used for easy drawing

– Add symbols for flooring and landmarks

– Limit written specifications, except for rooms, appliances, and general titles

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Floor Plan

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Floor Plan

MAIN FLOOR PLANSCALE : 1/4" = 1'-0"

FAMILY

LIVING

DINING

KIT.

SHOP

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Rendering Procedures

• Site Plan– Add driveways, decks, pools, and walks

– Only specify basic sizes on the site plan

• Sections– Draw at same scale as the floor plan

– Specify room names and ceiling heights

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Site Plan

C

66.90'

134.92'

N88 06' 14" W

PROPOSED 2 STORY S.F.R.F. F. ELEV 101.50'

5'-0"

61'-0"

SITE PLAN1/8" 1'-0"

MIBRADA LOOP

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Sections

LIVING FAMILY

BED. 1BATH

SECTION