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Architecture: Residential Drawing and Design provides comprehensive instruction for preparing architectural working drawings using traditional and computer-based methods. The text also serves as a reference for design and construction principles and methods. Its exciting format organizes content around the design-building process, making the text easy to understand and appealing to students. Content is up-to-date, with coverage of state-of-the-art technology. 848 pp.
Features:
Uses a special icon in page margin to identify topics addressing needs of persons with disabilities.
Each chapter includes objectives, key terms, Internet resources, review questions, and suggested activities for individuals or small groups.
Many of the chapter-end activities are designed to give students experience working with computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) systems.
Table of Contents:
The World of Architecture
Basic House Design
Primary Considerations
Drawing Instruments and Techniques
Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
CADD Commands and Functions
Room Planning-Sleeping Area and Bath Facilities
Room Planning-Living Area
Room Planning-Service Area
Plot Plans
Footings, Foundations, and Concrete
The Foundation Plan
Sill and Floor Construction
Wall and Ceiling Construction
Doors and Windows
Stairs
Fireplaces, Chimneys, and Stoves
The Floor Plan
Roof Designs
Elevations
Residential Electrical
Information, Communication, and Security Wiring
The Electrical Plan
Residential Plumbing
The Plumbing Plan
Residential Climate Control
Climate Control Plan
Solar Space Heating
Nontraditional Structures
New Products and Methods of Construction
Modular Applications
Perspective Drawings
Presentation Drawings
Architectural Models
Material and Tradework Specifications
Estimating Building Cost
Architectural Remodeling, Renovation, and Preservation
Designing for Health and Safety
Career Opportunities
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Architecture: Residential Drafting and Design - Textbook 10th Edition