Drafting and Design for Architecture and Construction, 9th Edition

Drafting and Design for Architecture and Construction, 9th Edition gives students an expansive reference that has been organized and well written, covering the logical formats of present day drafting and architectural design concepts for a more straightforward subject manner. The book also helps to prepare students for the professional workplace environment. This book places a heavy emphasis on environmental safety as well as protective measures, and also includes an expanded coverage of drawings and design construction. Chapter objectives are found at the beginning of each chapter to give the reader insight into the most important concepts found throughout the text. There is an inclusion of many informative appendices that provide important reference material, mathematical calculations, career information, synonyms and standard abbreviations throughout the 800 pages.

Features:

• Logical structure for understanding design concepts and architectural drafting.
• Chapter objectives found that the beginning of each chapter, as well as key terms that are defined within the text.
• Exercises at the end of each chapter that will help readers hone their skills, which are necessary to complete a set of drawing plans.
• Abundant appendices to provide important reference material.
• Mathematical calculations, career information, synonyms and standard abbreviations are covered throughout the text.
• Introductory CAD chapter, series of CAD inserts and other information are found throughout the entire text that will provide examples of CAD to perform specific architectural drafting functions in the software.

Table of Contents:

• 1. Architectural History and Styles.
• 2. Fundamentals of Design.
• 3. Scales and Measurements.
• 4. Conventions and Procedures.
• 5. Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting Design.
  
• 6. Environmental Design Factors.
• 7. Indoor Living Areas.
• 8. Outdoor Living Areas.
• 9. Traffic Areas and Patterns.
• 10. Kitchens.
• 11. General Service Areas.
• 12. Sleeping Areas.
• 13. Site Development Plans.
• 14. Designing Floor Plans.
• 15. Drawing Floor Plans.
• 16. Designing Elevations.
• 17. Drawing Elevations.
• 18. Sectional, Detail, and Cabinetry Drawings.
• 19. Pictorial Drawings.
• 20. Architectural Renderings.
• 21. Architectural Models.
• 22. Principles of Construction.
• 23. Foundations and Fireplace Structures.
• 24. Wood-Frame Systems.
• 25. Masonry and Concrete Systems.
• 26. Steel and Reinforced-Concrete Systems.
• 27. Disaster Prevention Design.
• 28. Floor Framing Drawings.
• 29. Wall Framing Drawings.
• 30. Roof Framing Drawings..
• 31. Electrical Design and Drawing.
• 32. Comfort Control Systems (HVAC).
• 33. Plumbing Drawings.
• 34. Drawing Management.
• 35. Schedules and Specifications.
• 36. Building Costs and Financial Planning.
• 37. Codes and Legal Documents.