Key Terms The following key terms were used in this lesson: Plan View Plan View A horizontal view looking directly down toward a level from a viewpoint above. Reflected Ceiling Plan View Reflected Ceiling Plan View A horizontal view looking direct up toward a level from a viewpoint below. Elevation View Elevation View Interior or exterior vertical views with a line of site parallel to the ground. Elevation views typically present external projections of building elements. Section View Section View A vertical view that slices through a building to displays the relationships between the cut elements. Tweet Continue Reading