What is 'elevation' of house ?

Many students are confused when they are asked about elevation of house during their family study presentations. 'Elevation of house' is made when doing a family study. In simple words it means how the house looks from the front, usually. This can be more specifically called front elevation. The student has to make the diagram of the house looking from the front, to draw the elevation. You can click on this link to enhance this understanding further http://www.builtonline.com/gallery.cfm?Section=182&Image=187