7.6. Exercise: 7.4

Draw plan, elevation and sectional elevation including electrical, plumbing and sanitary services for a given line diagram of Hospital building

Exercise 7.4 requires you to create a drawing that includes three different representations of a hospital building. The plan is a bird's eye view, showing the layout. The elevation is a side view demonstrating the height and design from one direction. The sectional elevation gives an internal cut-through view, displaying aspects like room heights and layouts. Additionally, the drawings must include details for electrical, plumbing, and sanitary services, which are crucial for the hospital's functioning.

Think of planning a hospital like organizing a complex puzzle. Each piece represents a part of the building - the plan lays out where each piece fits together, the elevation shows how the final puzzle looks from the side, and the sectional elevation reveals the inner workings of the puzzle, showing how pieces work together inside.

Plan for the hospital building layout.

The plan drawing is your first step where you outline how the hospital's rooms and areas are structured. You need to include important locations such as patient rooms, the emergency department, surgery rooms, and waiting areas. Each area should be marked clearly with dimensions to indicate how much space each section occupies. Don't forget to add symbols for windows and doors, as they are essential for understanding how people move through the space.

Imagine creating a map of a theme park. In your map, you have sections for ride areas, food stalls, and restrooms. Similarly, in the hospital plan, you organize areas for patients and services like a map showing where everything is located for easy access.

Elevation drawing for the hospital building.

The elevation drawing shows what the hospital will look like from the outside. You’ll depict the height of the building, the architectural style, and exterior features like windows and door placements. This drawing gives a face to the hospital, showing stakeholders how it will blend into its surroundings and how it reflects functionality and aesthetics.

Think about how a movie trailer gives you a glimpse of characters and the setting without revealing the whole story. Elevations do something similar by showing the hospital’s external appearance and how it fits into the larger environment without detailing the inside.

Sectional elevation showing the internal layout and services.

The sectional elevation gives a sliced view of the hospital, revealing its internal structure. This drawing should illustrate specific heights of rooms, the arrangement of services such as plumbing and electrical layouts, which are critical for ensuring operational efficiency. It's essential to show how different areas of the hospital interact – for instance, how the plumbing is laid out to support patient bathrooms or surgical suites.

Imagine slicing a loaf of bread to see each layer and filling inside. The sectional elevation works the same way, allowing you to see the layers of the hospital, including rooms and services that aren't visible from the outside.

Include electrical, plumbing and sanitary services in the drawings.

While drawing, it's essential to integrate the designs for electrical and plumbing systems into your plans. This includes showing where wires will run, how many outlets are needed, and where water lines will go for sinks and other fixtures. This part of the drawing is crucial for ensuring that the building is not only a safe and functional space but can also serve the needs of a hospital where electrical and plumbing services are essential.

Think of incorporating services like wiring and plumbing as writing a recipe for a dish. Just as you must list ingredients in the right order to ensure they all blend well in cooking, you must carefully plan and design these systems to ensure they work seamlessly to serve the hospital's needs.

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