Architectural drawing and light construction
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Architectural Drawing and Light Construction
8th edition
Philip A. Grau III, Edward J. Muller, James G. Fausett
Streamlined and updated for the Eighth Edition, this classic text offers readers significant flexibility as it covers both manual drafting and computer-aided drafting. Known for its superbly detailed drawings and information on every phase of light residential architectural design and construction, Architectural Drawing and Light Construction provides the most current information, including modern residential planning, computer-aided design, building codes, and specification writing.
Key features in this edition:
· Updates to software include the newest type of CAD software, Building Information Modeling (BIM)
· Updated information on specification writing and coverage of CSI’s MasterFormat
· Incorporates the latest National CAD standards for drafting and construction
· Energy efficient construction systems and materials
· Comprehensive coverage of variety of topics from site design and building programming to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing planning
· Flexible approach allows for drawing exercises to be completed manually or using CAD
Reviewer Comments:
“This is a classic text for Architecture and Construction.”
–Craig Priskorn, Henry Ford Community College
“Over the years we have tried several others...but each time we found ourselves returning to [Architectural Drawing and Light Construction].”
–Mitchell W. Campbell, Central Piedmont Community College
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