Elevations show how your property will appear from various perspectives. There are several forms of elevation in relation to these precise angles. Front elevations, side elevations, rear elevations, and split elevations are some examples. The type of elevation you need depends on what angle you want to view your property from. When you look at a house or building, it's usually from the front that we form most accurate opinions about what it looks like. But other angles are important as well. Side views reveal much about a building's design and its relationship to its site. Rear views show what's behind the home, such as parking spaces or gardens. Split-level and raised-ground floor homes are designs that take advantage of this fact; they have multiple levels connected by steps or ramps. These are just few examples; there are many more types of elevations beyond these basics. As an architect or designer, it is your job to understand these concepts and use them to communicate the right information to the right people at the right time. As your community becomes more dense, it becomes more important than ever to be able to describe home values accurately. Misrepresenting features on a sales brochure or website can have serious consequences for you and your client. If you don't know what kind of elevation is needed, ask! Some builders will provide specific instructions for obtaining required approvals.