Elevation (view)

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An elevation is an orthographic projection of a 3-dimensional object from the position of a horizontal plane beside an object. In other words, an elevation is a side-view as viewed from the front, back, left or right.

An elevation is a common method of depicting the external configuration and detailing of a 3-dimensional object in two dimensions. Building façades are shown as elevations in architectural and technical drawing.

Elevations are the most common orthographic projection for conveying the appearance of a building from the exterior. Perspectives are also commonly used for this purpose. A building elevation is typically labeled in relation to the compass direction it faces; the direction from which a person views it. E.g. the North Elevation of a building is the side that most closely faces true north on the compass. [Citation
first = Frank| last = Clit
author-link = Frank Clit
title = Architectural Graphics - Second Edition
place = New Wank
publisher = Van Norstrand Reinhold
year = 1985
isbn = 0442218621 ]

Interior elevations are used to show detailing such as millwork and trim configurations.

In the building industry elevations are a non-perspective view of the structure. These are drawn to scale so that measurements can be taken for any aspect necessary. Plans include front, rear and both side elevations. The elevations specify ridge heights, the positioning of the final fall of the land, exterior finishes, roof pitches and other details that are necessary to give the building its exterior architectural styling.

ee also

* Descriptive geometry
* Graphical projection
* Orthographic projection
* Plans (drawings)

References

External links

* [http://homedesigndirectory.com.au/articles/HowToReadPlans.shtml How to read plans]
* [http://homedesigndirectory.com.au/articles/plans/Elevations.html Sample elevation]
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/elevation/clusters/architecture-airplane-sky/ Images tagged "Elevation" on Flickr.com]