Architects use various architectural representations to convey building systems and infrastructure, including:
1. Plans - Architects use floor plans to represent the layout of the building and the location of the various systems and infrastructure components. Plans can include electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, as well as structural components.
2. Sections - Architects use section drawings to show the vertical relationship between different systems, such as how a building’s mechanical systems are integrated with its structural components.
3. Elevations - Architects use elevation drawings to show the exterior of the building and the location of its infrastructure components, such as the placement of electrical panels and pipes.
4. Diagrams - Architects use diagrams to show the relationships between different systems and components. For example, a diagram may be used to show how rainwater is collected and directed away from the building by the roof and gutter system.
5. Renderings - Architects use renderings to provide a visual representation of a building and its systems. These can include photorealistic images or 3D models.
Overall, architectural representation is essential for architects to communicate the complex systems and infrastructure components of a building to clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
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