Home elevation refers to the structure’s exterior design (front, back, and side). When building a house, you’ll hear contractors and architects refer to home elevation. For example, a pro might show you two different exterior designs to choose from, referring to them as “Elevation A” versus “Elevation B.”.
An elevation drawing is a view of a building seen from one side. It is the two dimensional, flat, representation of one facade. It displays heights of key features of the development in relation to a fixed point such as natural ground level.
Modern home design emphasizes clean lines and geometric shapes. No more are features such as arches, ornate columns, window shutters, or any outlandish ornamentation. In place of these features that at one point spoke of luxury and wealth are simple shapes and intentional asymmetry. The opulence of the past is no more.
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