Chapter 22: Communication Methods

Question 1

what scales should never be used

Answer 1

3/32 and 3/16 because they are too close to 1/8 and 1/4

Question 2

what is a graphic scale

Answer 2

a visual scale put on your drawings so that if someone blows them up or shrinks them you can still scale things from it. like a map scale. Good for presentations or publication

Question 3

what is an orthographic drawing

Answer 3

a three d object may be represented in two dimensions- like an elevation

Question 4

at what height is a floor plan cut at

Answer 4

about 5’

Question 5

what are elevation drawings good for showing

Answer 5

vertical dimensions, types and extent of materials that can’t be described on plan, some more detailed horizontal dimensions that are better seen at this larger scale

Question 6

what is an axonometric drawing

Answer 6

a 3d drawing with the axis rotated so you can see more of it.

three types isometric, dimitric, trimetric

Question 7

what is an isometric drawing

Answer 7

object is tilted in relation to a picture plane. all lines from the object are parallel. usually 30 degrees from a straight line running across the page. all angles are equal at the top corner

Question 8

what is a dimetric drawing

Answer 8

two angles are the same at the top corner

Question 9

what is trimetric drawing

Answer 9

no angles are the same at the top corner

Question 10

what is an oblique drawing

Answer 10

if you took an elevation face and made it 3d. one face is like you’re looking straight on

Question 11

what is the advantage to using an oblique drawing

Answer 11

that if you’re using the plan as the base, you can use the plan with out any redrawing. the plan is just tilted however much you want however you have to compensate for things looking too tall

Question 12

what is the station point of a 2 point perspective

Answer 12

the point where you are standing in plan to view the plan from.

Question 13

what would make the size of the perspective decrease or increase

Answer 13

placing the picture plane (line at the plan) further backfrom the plan that you’re drawing from up top makes it wider . best to put it at an inside corner

Question 14

in a 2 point perspective, how do you determine how much of the two sides of an object will be visible

Answer 14

by the angle of the plan you place at the top to draw from

Question 15

what part of a 2 point perspective is the only part actually to scale

Answer 15

where the picture plane hits the plan at your selected inside corner. aka true height line

Question 16

what is better a 3d drawing or model for client presentations

Answer 16

model

Question 17

what important things need to be in a programming and anaysis report

Answer 17

goals and objectives
summary of space needs
space adjacencies (bubble diagrams)
code requirements
analysis of existing space
budget and schedule requirements
programming concepts

Question 18

how does a designer typically communicate finishes and materials to a client

Answer 18

sample boards showing exact samples

Question 19

in a rendering- hand or 3d- what is the most important quality of the rendering to make it seem more natural and three dimensional

Answer 19

the quality of light cause it produces shade and shadow that add complexity

Question 20

when making a presentation- when might you not require material boards or a formal presentation

Answer 20

when you are doing residential design vs commercial design

Question 21

what are the goals of a client presentation, regardless of the size or complexity of the project

Answer 21

client comments

approval to proceed to the next phase

Question 22

after what design phases do you typically have client presentations

Answer 22

programming- to gather info to move on to the design development phase

design development- in order to start construction drawings

Question 23

besides the typical goals for a client presentation, what are some possible other goals of a presentation

Answer 23

uncover info
sell design services
communicate design solutions