Design may include freehand sketches of each side of the house, using one’s knowledge of various types of home designs and taking into consideration the grade of the land and the desired roof design. The designer must consider the needs and tastes of the consumer and use the wall sections, floor plan, door and window schedule, and foundation plan to determine

• grade line of the land
• type of outside siding
• roofing material
• heights of finished floor and ceiling
• roof slope
• door and window appearance and alignment.

Process/Skill Questions:

• How does the grade of the land influence the design of elevations?
• Why is knowledge of various types of home designs beneficial when designing elevations?
• Why should a designer refer to other plans for the house (e.g., floor plan, wall sections) when designing elevations?