How to draw like an architect, pt.2 - The Elevation

Doug talks about how to draw an architectural elevation using a floor plan. He also discusses the elements of a presentation architectural elevation as well as a few facts about the shingle style. Distributed by Tubemogul.

[howtoarchitect]

what you see in the video is actually illustrator. Not CAD. I simply use CAD programs to do technical drawing. I'd recommend both AutoCad and ArchiCad, both of which I use.

[gtrjoe]

They don't make them like that anymore.
Always a great vid.

[McJaews]

"a simple line drawing"
... better drawing of a house than I've ever done...

[howtoarchitect]

no. part 4 will talk about perspective.

[zcgt]

Que excelente trabajo realizas, la presentación de las fachadas/elevaciones me parecieron hermosas, bien detalladas, con una excelente representación de líneas, lo que esta adelante se representa más fuerte y lo más lejano más suave.

[teeangle]

@noctune818 well to a degree but as i said it is more philosophical that hardcore how to draw a elevation b/c when i did (this is hight school) when had several layers some for the framing of the windows and the inner structure... a layer for the siding, we always had to show the rough openings and stuff and the foundation sectionals that we did had alot of detail

[teeangle]

@Flython when i looked at Wentworth they said that was the one program they use

[xxladybug]

i spoke with a member of staff at a college for architecture and design and she said jobs are scarce for architects....how so? i mean so many houses are built everyday...aren't there architects for those??

[lorie]

what is the standard height of windows (from finish floor line to the top of the window)? how about doors?
and also the height of the window itself??
*for houses* *in meters please*
RSVP

p.s. my friend told me that the standard height for doors is 2.1 meters..
i just want to be sure..

[carbon]

hey Doug which school did you go to for college, and did you like it? Do you know about Boston Architectural College and what do you think about it. I want to ask for your opinion bc it looks like its a school specializes in architecture but i want to know what its really like, not what it says it is on the internet

[howtoarchitect]

@loriealcabasa56743 6'-8" US. right about 2.1 meters.

[amonstermymother]

Hi. I have a bunch of details that I drew by hand a long time ago. Can I scan them in and update them? How would I do that?

[chrisgosnell]

@carbon735 I am a student at the Boston Architectural College if you still have any questions.

[DtheShizzle]

@xxladybug94
Not all houses are designed by architects.

[Flython]

@howtoarchitect GoogleSketch any good? Ive always been practicing and drawing everything :)

[shindude]

what program are you using? where can you get it?

[fayazmohemed]

hi im a second year architecture student from india im clueless about making my plans and elevations look interesting. could you please suggest some simple yet cool rendering tecnique.please im desperate

[arnasbas]

why it"s 2 minutes and 17 seconds

[teeangle]

i like these videos, but there aint to much meet on these bones...i remember when i first did elevations ... what is is king jack and something ... i hated rough openings too ... a more educational than philosophical video would be nice too

[stakeelderanderson]

Do you want to draw plan for me?  Do video on it.  Single story, 2 bed, 2 bath, dual sinks, walk in closet in master, covered patio in real maybe optional office/bedroom option.  9 foot ceiling and lower pitched roof for Nevada.