Architectural Sketching

• Identify why architects use sketching for design

• Select appropriate pencils for architectural line work

• Construct complex buildings using simple geometric primitives

• Create depth using a single vanishing point

• Render exterior building corners using two vanishing points

• Apply varying line thickness to establish visual hierarchy

• Represent brick, glass, or concrete through shading patterns

• Maintain accurate human scale within architectural drawings

• Project accurate shadows to define building volume

• Draw surrounding landscape elements to ground your design

• Illustrate the interior vertical relationships of spaces

• Generate rapid design ideas through loose sketching

• Draw structural junctions with technical precision

• Curate and annotate sketches for professional display

• Synthesize all skills into a cohesive project sketch