Architects use scale in their representation in several ways:
1) Site Plan: Architects use scale to create a site plan that shows the entire property or building site, including parking lots, landscaping, and other features. The scale helps to represent the entire area accurately.
2) Floor Plan: Architects use scale to plan the layout of the interior of the building. Floor plans show the rooms' sizes and locations, furniture, and other fixtures using a scale.
3) Elevations: Architects use scale to create elevations, which are drawings of the exterior facades of the building. Elevation drawings show the height, depth, and width of the building in proportion to the surrounding environment.
4) Sections: Architects use scale to create sections, which are drawings that show a vertical slice of the building. This enables the architect to show the interior details and how different levels of the building connect.
5) Models: Architects use scale models to represent their building designs physically. The models can be made out of various materials, such as wood or cardboard, and can be used to give the client a better understanding of the building's scale.
In conclusion, architects use scale to represent their designs accurately in various ways, helping clients, constructors and other stakeholders to better visualise the end product before it's built.
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