Architectural Design and Construction
Perfect scales for architectural design and construction
Thinking and working in a variety of scales lies at the heart of
architecture. What scale should be selected for which design decision?
At what point is it sensible to change the scale? What can and ought to
be depicted in a true-to-scale architectural drawing? And how can such a
drawing remain clear and thus appealing?
An architectural drawing is not least a means of communication. It
contains pieces of information which are relevant for various
recipients. The choice of the appropriate scale determines whether the
client or the construction worker understand what is being conveyed.
In view of the countless possibilities offered by CAD, the objective of
clearly and unambiguously conveying one's own ideas is occasionally lost
sight of. The authors, Ansgar Schulz and Benedikt Schulz, provide
orientation with their book, exemplarily guiding the architectural
drawing back to its original purpose: the creation of exceptional
structures.