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Architectural Drafting and Design

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ISBN-10: 1401867154

ISBN-13: 9781401867157

Edition: 5th 2005 (Revised)

Authors: David A. Madsen, Alan Jefferis

List price: $314.95
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Written to meet the most recent editions of IRC and IBC, this exceptional, full-color fifth edition is designed for beginning, intermediate, and advanced architectural drafters and CAD operators alike. Architectural Drafting and Design, 5E features the basics of residential design through the various types of projects that a designer or architect would likely complete during the actual design process. Coverage begins with an introduction to architectural styles that have dominated the field over the last four centuries, followed by basic design components related to the site and structure. A hallmark of this best-seller is its step-by-step instructions for the design and layout of each type…    
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List price: $314.95
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 12/6/2004
Binding: Mixed Media
Pages: 992
Size: 9.00" wide x 11.50" long x 1.75" tall
Weight: 5.148
Language: English

A prolific author and respected instructor, Mr. Alan Jefferis, has taught drafting technology at Clackamas Community College, an Authorized AutoCAD Training Center, for more than thirty-one years. Prior to that, Mr. Jefferis taught for four years at Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham, Oregon. He brings a wealth of professional experience to his writing, including eight years of drafting for structural engineers and thirty years of residential designing. Mr. Jefferis currently owns Residential Designs. He is a former Autodesk Developer Network member and a former member of the A.I.B.D. Mr. Jefferis obtained his BS degree from San Diego State University in 1972. He has authored or…    

Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction to Architectural Drafting
Professional Architectural Careers, Office Practices, and Opportunities
Architectural Drafting Equipment
Drafting Media and Reproduction Methods
Sketching and Orthographic Projection
Architectural Lines and Lettering
Computer-Aided Design and Drafting in Architecture
Residential Design
Building Codes and Interior Design
Room Relationships and Sizes
Exterior Design Factors
Conservation and Environmental Design and Construction
Site Orientation
Site Plan
Legal Descriptions and Site Plan Requirements
Site Plan Layout
Floor Plan
Floor Plan Symbols
Floor Plan Dimensions and Notes
Floor Plan Layout
Supplemental Floor Plan Drawings
Electrical Plans
Plumbing Plans
Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning
Roof Plans
Roof Plan Components
Roof Plan Layout
Elevations
Introduction to Elevations
Elevation Layout and Drawing Techniques
Millwork and Cabinet Technology, Cabinet Elevation, and Layout
Framing Methods and Plans
Framing Methods
Structural Components
Design Criteria for Structural Loading
Sizing Joists and Rafters
Determining Beam Sizes
Drawing Framing Plans
Foundation Plans
Foundation Systems
Floor Systems and Foundation Support
Foundation Plan Layout
Wall Sections and Details
Sectioning Basics
Section Layout
Alternative Layout Techniques
Stair Construction and Layout
Fireplace Construction and Layout
Architectural Rendering
Presentation Drawings
Perspective Drawing Techniques
Rendering Methods for Perspective Drawings
General Construction Specifications
Construction Specifications
Construction Supervision Procedures
Commercial Drafting
Building Codes and Commercial Design
Common Commercial Construction Materials
Commercial Construction Projects
Structural Drafting
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Abbreviations
Glossary
Index