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Francis D. K. Ching, Design Drawing, 2nd Ed (2010)

The document discusses drawing building sections at various scales, with larger scales showing more detail of construction materials. It notes that understanding how buildings are constructed is helpful for large-scale sections. A series of sections can reveal complex forms better than a single view.

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Francis D. K. Ching, Design Drawing, 2nd Ed (2010)

The document discusses drawing building sections at various scales, with larger scales showing more detail of construction materials. It notes that understanding how buildings are constructed is helpful for large-scale sections. A series of sections can reveal complex forms better than a single view.

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B U ILD ING S E C T I ON S

Drawing Scale
We usually draw building sections at the same scale as the
accompanying floor plans—1/8" = 1'-0" or 1/4" = 1'-0". We
may use a smaller scale for large buildings and complexes,
or a larger scale for the section and interior elevations of a
single room. Room sections are especially useful for studying
and presenting highly detailed spaces, such as kitchens,
bathrooms, and stairways.

The larger the scale of a section, the more detail we must


include. This attention to detail is most critical when drawing
the thickness of construction materials and assemblies
that are cut in the section view. Pay careful attention to wall
thicknesses, corner conditions, and stair details. A general
knowledge of how buildings are constructed is therefore Mountain Church on Winkelmoosalm, Germany, 1975, J. Wiedemann
extremely beneficial when executing large-scale sections.

As always, including human figures in section drawings


establishes a sense of scale and reminds us of patterns of
activity and use.

M U LT I VI E W D RAWINGS / 1 7 9
B U I L D IN G SE CTIONS

Multiple Sections
A series of sections cuts taken in sequence can often reveal
changes in complex and irregular forms better than a single
sectional view. Arrange a sequence of section drawings either
vertically or along parallel diagonal lines as in an elevation
oblique. This alignment makes horizontal relationships easier to
read and understand.

1 8 0 / DR AWING S YS T EM S

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