A hatch is a pattern used in architectural drawings to indicate the material of a surface or a structural component. Hatching is used in drawings to communicate information about a building’s construction and materi… See more

Hatches are used in floor and site plans, interior and exterior elevations, and sections. Hatches are used to indicate the type of wall, column, flooring, layers of the earth under a building, or a finish on a surface. Fo… See more

Solid colors can be used in drawings in the concept stage to illustrate the structure and add some depth to the drawings. This is especially helpful to clients or other people who may not be able to read construction plans easil… See more

Poché is used to define the cut elements of a drawing by filling them with black or solid dark color. A hatch indicates the material of a surface or an element that is cut in section. Hatches allow for a more truthful representat… See more