▪An architectural elevation is a view of

a building showing its height

dimension.
▪When elevations show the exterior of
a residential unit, they are simply
called elevations.
▪Interior elevations show the inside of
a building.
▪Elevations are the exterior views of a
building.
▪They are necessary in as much as
they show the height of the building
and its appearance on each side.
▪Normally, the four elevations are
sufficient to describe the appearance
of the residential building
▪Elevation drawings are orthographic
drawings.
▪They show the exterior of a building.
▪The elevation s that part of the
building that people see and
observe, hence, it is the part they use
to judge the structure
1. Window and Door Size – must be chosen
from a manufactures catalog which offers great
variety of sizes. The sizes must be standard that
it conforms to the provisions of the building
code.
2. Window and Door Representation –in
elevation may be drawn simply.
3. Material Representation – may be shown by
drawing only a few lines, like
bricks.
4. Footings and Walls are hidden lines used to
indicate location of footings.
5. Labeling views can be done in two
methods by labeling it with views as in
front, rear, left and right side elevations, or
by using compass orientation as in north,
south, east, and west directions.
6. Dimensioning on elevations are limited
to vertical dimensions are shown on the
plan.
7. Changes are additions necessary after
all the other drawings have been
completed.