Drawing, modelling, and presenting architectural ideas.
32 Terms
A drawing system that shows a building in three dimensions with parallel lines remaining parallel (unlike perspective, w…
A reproduction of architectural or engineering drawings using a photographic process that creates white lines on blue ba…
An artistic technique combining diverse materials and images to create a new composition. In architecture, collage is us…
A vertical slice through a building showing the relationship between spaces, levels, and structural elements. Cross-sect…
An abstract graphic that communicates a design concept, structural idea, or spatial strategy — stripping away non-essent…
An axonometric projection where two of three axes have equal scale. Dimetric projection is less distorted than isometric…
A fundamental mode of architectural representation using lines, marks, and notation to communicate design ideas, spaces,…
A two-dimensional orthographic drawing of one side of a building, showing the facade or profile. Elevations are essentia…
A technical drawing or visualization that shows separated components in an assembled product, revealing how parts relate…
A diagram showing the relationship between solid buildings (figure) and open space (ground), particularly at urban scale…
A horizontal sectional view of a building at a specific height, showing room layouts, spatial relationships, and functio…
A pattern of parallel lines used in technical drawings to indicate different materials, cross-sections, or areas. Hatchi…
An axonometric projection where all three axes are equally scaled, creating a balanced three-dimensional view without pe…
A three-dimensional drawing technique showing three sides equally without perspective distortion. Isometric drawings are…
The process of creating physical or digital representations of architectural designs. Models serve as communication tool…
A projection system where parallel lines from the object to the drawing plane are perpendicular (orthogonal). Orthograph…
A drawing system that projects a three-dimensional object onto a two-dimensional plane without perspective distortion — …
A drawing technique representing three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface, simulating human vision. Perspect…
A drawing system that represents three-dimensional space on a flat surface as it appears to the human eye — with paralle…
A composite image combining photographs, renderings, and other visual elements to show buildings in context. Photomontag…
A three-dimensional scaled representation of a building or urban context, made from card, timber, foam, or other materia…
A horizontal orthographic view of a building, typically at a specific height, showing spatial layout and relationships. …
A curated collection of an architect's or student's work — drawings, models, renderings, photographs, and text — assembl…
A method of representing three-dimensional objects on two-dimensional surfaces. Common projections include orthographic,…
A photorealistic digital image of a building produced using 3D modelling and rendering software. Renderings are used to …
A vertical slice through a building or site showing spatial relationships, heights, and material layering. Sections reve…
A cut-away view showing vertical relationships and spatial depth through a building. Sections reveal interior conditions…
A physical model cut along a vertical section plane to reveal the interior spatial relationships, floor-to-floor heights…
A systematic study of a project's location — covering topography, climate, sun path, adjacent buildings, street patterns…
A quick, freehand drawing used to explore, record, or communicate spatial ideas. The architectural sketch is a thinking …
A sequence of images or sketches showing a narrative or journey through space. Storyboards communicate how people experi…
The design and development of websites and digital platforms. Web design is increasingly important for architectural pra…