elevation view

[/ˌɛl.əˈveɪ.ʃən vjuː/]
nounpl: elevation views
vista de elevação; vista frontal; corte de elevação
1. An architectural or technical drawing that shows the vertical projection of a building or object as seen from one side, displaying height and surface features without perspective distortion
The elevation view clearly shows the facade design and window placement of the building.
A vista de elevação mostra claramente o design da fachada e a colocação das janelas do edifício.
2. In technical drawing, a two-dimensional representation that displays the front, rear, or side profile of an object or structure
The architect provided front, rear, and side elevation views in the construction documents.
O arquiteto forneceu vistas de elevação frontal, traseira e lateral na documentação de construção.
Elevation views are fundamental in architectural and engineering documentation in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, professionals use the term 'vista de elevação' or 'vista frontal' extensively in construction projects. This technical drawing is essential for building permits, contractor communication, and construction planning in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
elevation drawingfront viewfacade vieworthographic projectiontechnical elevation
Antonyms / Antônimos
plan viewtop-down viewisometric viewperspective view

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vista de elevação
Standard term used in architecture and engineering documentation
General Brazilian
vista frontal
Commonly used alternative, especially when referring to front elevation
São Paulo
corte de elevação
Technical term used in construction and engineering fields
Portugal
vista de alçado
European Portuguese standard terminology in architecture

Related Words

architectural drawingblueprintfloor plansection vieworthographic drawingfacadecross-section

Related Idioms & Phrases

elevation view rendering
true elevation view
sectional elevation view
building elevation view
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