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What are the three dimensions of architectural design? Plan, section and elevation

What makes a good architect? To be a good architect you have to be an expert in the planning of buildings, because the art of planning is the base to create. You also have to know about complex orders and how to arrange the several parts of a building and a thorough understanding of the traditional and modern methods of construction.

It's important to have a clear appreciation of the importance of mechanization industrial techniques and not only know about methods of construction, but also about hygiene, heating and other services.

It is fundamental to study perspective and have acknowledgment of materials. How to use them, what are their properties, advantages and disadvantages, and when is the appropriate moment to use them.

Perspective is developed in architectural design, where you have to be able to think in three dimensions: visualizing the work in plan, section and elevation in such a way that the resultant composition is expressive and beautiful