Basics Architecture 01: Representational Techniques

Basics Architecture 01: Representational Techniques examines the techniques used to represent architectural design. It describes a broad array of methodologies for developing architectural ideas, ranging from two- and three-dimensional conceptual sketches, through to the working drawings required for the construction of buildings. It offers a range of practical drawing methods, showing how to present and plan layouts, make conceptual sketches, work with scale, use collage and photomontage to create contemporary images, along with techniques to prepare and plan design portfolios. The book also deals with contemporary computer modelling and drawing techniques. Students and practitioners will find this a useful and clear companion to a vital aspect of architectural design. Cover......Page 1 Title page......Page 2 Copyright......Page 3 Contents......Page 5 Introduction......Page 7 How to get the most out of this book......Page 9 Sketch......Page 12 Tools and materials......Page 13 Conceptual sketches......Page 15 Analytical sketches......Page 19 Observational sketches......Page 23 Sketchbooks......Page 25 Experimental techniques......Page 29 Exercise 1: sketch......Page 33 Scale......Page 36 Measuring......Page 37 Full size......Page 41 Detail scale......Page 45 Interior scale......Page 51 Building scale......Page 55 Urban scale......Page 59 Not to scale......Page 63 Exercise 2: scale......Page 67 Orthographic projection......Page 70 Plans......Page 71 Sections......Page 79 Elevations......Page 83 Drawing conventions......Page 87 Drawing categories......Page 89 Exercise 3: drawing......Page 93 Three-dimensional images......Page 96 Perspective......Page 97 Axonometric drawings......Page 101 Isometric drawings......Page 105 Other applications......Page 107 Photomontage and collage......Page 113 Exercise 4: perspective......Page 115 Modelling......Page 118 Physical models......Page 119 Physical modelling equipment......Page 123 Model scales......Page 129 CAD models......Page 133 CAD software......Page 135 Fly through......Page 141 Exercise 5: modelling......Page 143 Layout and presentation......Page 146 Layout......Page 147 Graphic presentations......Page 155 Oral presentations......Page 161 Storyboards......Page 163 Portfolios......Page 165 Exercise 6: layout and presentation......Page 169 Conclusion......Page 171 Glossary......Page 173 Further resources......Page 175 Acknowledgements......Page 177 Working with ethics......Page 178 Back Cover......Page 186 Explores the many concepts and techniques used to represent architecture, ranging from the way in which sketches are used to develop conceptual ideas, through to the working drawings and models required for the construction of buildings