ARH 170 Design Communication

Create architectural drawings that convey design intent. Draft and model architectural spaces moving fluidly between 2D and 3D to create orthographic and isometric drawings. Learn the fundamentals of architectural drawing conventions and develop an efficient workflow incorporating Rhino and Adobe Suite.

Course Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate conceptual understanding of plan, section, elevation by manipulating digital models in Rhino
• Draft and print to scale orthographic and isometric drawings in Rhino. Create and modify graphic scales for architectural and engineering scales
• Use correct architectural drawing conventions, line weights, and line types
• Communicate abstract ideas using diagrams by manipulating simple digital models
• Develop a daily habit of free-hand sketching to practice hand-eye coordination
• Develop a workflow between Rhino and Illustrator to create architectural drawings that communicate design intent
• Compose presentation boards with visual hierarchy using white space, proportional systems, organizational logic, and plan-section correspondence