This type of drawing shows a building as if it were cut vertically
What is a Section
Architects commonly use this tool to draw straight lines.
What is a parallel bar
This type of line is typically used to represent hidden edges in architectural drawings.
What are hidden lines
The first step in the architectural design process involves this activity.
what is programming
This type of house, is a single story home, becoming popular after world war II
what is a ranch house
Name the term for a drawing that shows a building from above.
What is a floor plan
This tool that helps architects draw vertical lines.
What is a triangle
This type of line is used to mark the middle of an object
what are center lines
This is the most common structural wood framing element in a residential home
what is a 2x4
A popular architectural style known for its pitched roofs and dormer windows is called this.
What are capes
In architecture, this term refers to a drawing that shows the exterior of a building.
what is an elevation
The purpose of a T-square in architectural drawing is to ensure this aspect in drawings
Alignment
What is break line
This is a common ceiling finish that has fallen out of favor
what is a popcorn ceiling
The colonial architectural style is defined by this specific characteristics.
what is symmetry
The purpose of a section drawing in architecture is to show this specific view of a building.
What is cutaway
A drafting compass in architecture is used primarily for drawing these shapes.
What are circles
A line that us used to outline obbjects
what is a visible line
What is red, blue and yellow
This house type is charactarized by being two stories on one side and one story on the opposite side
what is salt box
This type of drawing is used to show depth and realism.
What are perspective drawings
Tool used to measure real world sizes on an architectural drawing
What is a scale
Architects use this linetype to show measurements on their drawings
what are dimensions
This is the study of human proportions
what is anthropometrics
The modern architectural style in residential design is characterized by clean lines and lack of detail.
what is contemporary