Architectural Drawing and Light Construction - Hardcover

Muller, Edward J.; Fausett, James G.; Grau III, Philip A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0130271586 ISBN 13: 9780130271587

Publisher: Pearson, 2001

Synopsis

For courses in Architectural Drawing and Design, Construction Materials and Methods, and Residential Design and Construction.

Using clear, concise explanations and numerous illustrations, the Sixth Edition of this text retains the thorough approach of the previous edition to introduce the basics of architectural design and practice along with construction documentation and practice. It combines the best examples of manually drawn graphics and computer generated graphics along with up-to-date information on the latest building codes and construction materials.

About this title

Review:

"I do not believe that there is .a better text on the market. We are extremely satisfied with this text." ― Zane D. Curry, Texas Tech University

"The competitive strengths of this text are the diverse and current building/ construction topics that the text introduces." ― Robert A. Wozniak, Vincennes University

"The illustrations are fantastic and I am pleased to see the author upgrade many of the diagrams to a full page. This is a great text and I find it complete for my associate degree program." ― Tom Darling, Albuquerque Technical Institute

"This is an excellent text for students studying architecture. It has the important elements of basic design, construction concepts, and mechanical systems. Very thorough and presented in an easy to understand manner." ― Dennis Nieweg, Ranken Technical College

From the Back Cover:

This new edition of Architectural Drawing and Light Construction, a classic in the field, has been updated to include new methods, materials, and media. This text serves as an excellent introduction to the fields of architectural drawing and construction. It covers drafting and drawing principles, light frame construction principles, and the building design documentation process. The text covers both manual drawing techniques and the use of computer-aided design and drafting software to create drawings.

The text presents the concepts with easy-to-follow text and numerous illustrations to highlight and provide examples of key concepts.

Other features of this text include:

• Review questions and exercises that allow students to apply both the theory and the skills presented in the text.
• CADD Boxes that highlight the use of design and drafting software to create drawings.
• Updates of examples, standards, and methods that reflect current industry standards and practices.
• Examples and drawings from the field to reinforce the application of the concepts to real-world situations.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0130271586
• ISBN 13: 9780130271587
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 797