It is the famous Australian design which takes the idea of modern design and uses the airy color palette to make the furniture simple and sleek.
EXTERIOR ELEVATION
An exterior elevation is a two dimensional drawing that shows what each side of the house looks like from the outside. The drawing provides the builder with key information about the home. This sheet contains a lot of information that can be used by the builder to create the home as it was designed.
The exterior elevation is much like the foundation layout sheet. While there are dimensions that must be adhered to such as the finished floor and plate height and the roof pitch, there are things that can be changed is absolutely necessary. Things of a more decorative nature can always be changed or altered to better suit your own specific style. Things like banding detail, sill detail, and roof tile (or shingle type) can be changed, but following the plans will assure the best results.
Many times we see our homes built where exterior details are overlooked or given less than the desired attention. This always results in a home that lacks the detail that makes it memorable. It may seem like a reasonable idea to substitute a 8 inch square post with a 12 inch square post, both being structurally suitable. However this will detracts from the overall balance of the design.
Procedure for Drawing an Elevation Plan
Place the floor plan directly above the space where the elevation is to be drawn.
Project all points down to the free space.
Indicate the bottom of the footer and draw a horizontal line.
Now measure in all vertical heights, basement ceiling height, floor joist height, first floor, etc
Remove construction lines and determine if changes are desired in the overall design.
Add details such as railings, window muntins, trim, window wells, etc…
