This is the first step in the design process.  The proposed structure begins to take on a personality, with general outlines for rooms, window and door locations, preliminary kitchen and bath layouts, and notes concerning the client’s design suggestions. 

Elevations show what the exterior lines of the house will look like.  Drawings include exterior wall elevations, roof line, windows and exterior doors and several 3-D perspectives of the concept. 

A preliminary budget for the house is prepared using standard specifications, except where client has suggested alternative specifications.