This textbook is an ADDA approved publication.

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.

• 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.

• 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