Elevation

A scaled drawing of one exterior face of a building. In review, all four elevations matter, not just the street-facing one.

Architectural terms describe the massing, materials, and detail that define estate homes in the European vocabularies used throughout Skyecroft.

Elevation in Skyecroft practice

When buying, compare the street elevation with the rear and sides; estate homes are often photographed from the front only. When building or renovating, every elevation is submitted for review, and changes to an approved elevation generally need re-approval. Elevations also anchor value: a strong, well-proportioned front elevation is a durable resale asset.

What to verify

• Rear and side elevations in person, not just listing photographs.
• Approved elevation drawings on file for past exterior work.
• Whether planned changes require resubmission.

Where this term matters in the guide

• Architecture Guide
• Architectural Review
• Custom Homes

For the wider treatment of this subject, read Architectural Styles. Definitions here are general editorial explanations of common usage — they are not legal definitions and do not interpret any specific recorded document. See Disclosures.