Architectural STEM Activity #8 | Dream Home Elevation
Draw an architectural elevation of your dream home. Show us how your personality is reflected in your drawing!
M AT E R I A L S
If you don’t have any graph paper, you can download some using the template below.
V O C A B U L A R Y
What is an Architectural Elevation? An architectural elevation is view of a building seen from one side, a flat representation of one façade.
Geometrically, an elevation is a horizontal orthographic projection a building on to a vertical plane, the vertical plane normally being parallel to one side of the building.
I N S T R U C T I O N S
Step 1: Draw the outlines of the walls & roof of your dream home onto graph paper or plain paper.
Step 2: Add architectural elements to your dream home such as windows, doors, columns, etc.
Step 3: Use color to make your dream home look unique & to show some personality!
C H A L L E N G E
How many architectural elements can you include on your dream home elevation? Post a photo of your creations using the hashtag #BuildWithBreaux. Be sure to also identify the name of your elementary school. Each post using this hashtag will serve as an entry for your elementary school to win a 3D Printer.