Architectural Drawing & Communication Revision Sheet

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• Architectural use symbols and conventions as a visual language.
• Models are simplified representations: iconic, analogical, or symbolic.
• Drawings serve informational (descriptive) and persuasive (imaginative) functions.
• Presentation formats include 2D plans, sections, elevations, 3D perspectives, diagrams, and BIM.
• Cross-sections reveal structural and spatial relationships; elevations emphasize hierarchy.
• Axonometric projections (isometric, dimetric, cavalier, military) preserve dimensions.
• Perspective types: one-, two-, three-point, used for narrative and emotional effect.
• Diagrams model relationships, processes, and transformations.
• Norms and standards ensure drawings meet legal, regulatory, and urban planning requirements.
• Effective communication depends on mutual understanding of codes and conventions.

2. 🧩 Key Structures & Components