Architectural Drafting and Design, 4E - Hardcover

Jefferis, Alan; Madsen, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0766815463 ISBN 13: 9780766815469

Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning, 2000

Synopsis

Recognized by many as the authoritative source of how-to and reference information for students and beginning professionals, Architectural Drafting & Design, 4th Edition - available in full-color for the very first time - details step-by-step methods for the design and layout of each type of drawing required for a complete set of architectural plans. To enable you to make optimal use of one of today’s popular design tools - AutoCAD 2000 - this comprehensive handbook also contains a "try & die" copy of the AutoCAD 2000 software and .dwg files of selected plans in the book, supplemented by expanded coverage of CADD and freehand sketching techniques. As they work through Architectural Drafting & Design, 4th Edition, readers are challenged to think through and solve numerous design problems while adhering to the latest International Building Code; meeting requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act; taking into account the latest NDS wood design standards; and considering the growing popularity of engineered lumber and steel construction. Keywords: Architectural Drafting and Design

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Review:

Introduction to Architecture: Professional Architectural Careers, Office Practice and Opportunities, Architectural Drafting Equipment, 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 Joist and Rafters Using Span Tables, Determining Simple Beam, Drawing Framing Plans. Foundations Plans: Foundation Systems, Floor Systems and Foundation Support, Foundation Plan Layout. Sections and Details: Sectioning Basics, Section Layout, Alternate Layout Techniques, Stair Construction and Layout, Fireplace Construction and Layout. Architectural Renderings: Presentation Drawings, Perspective Drawing Techniques, Rendering Methods for Perspective Drawings. General Construction Specifications: Construction Specifications, Construction Supervision Procedures. Commercial Drafting: Commercial Construction Projects, Building Codes and Commercial Drafting, Common Commercial Construction Materials, Structural Drafting. Appendix. Glossary. Index.

About the Author:

A prolific author and respected instructor, Alan Jefferis has taught drafting technology at Clackamas Community College, an Authorized AutoCAD® Training Center, for more than 31 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 35 years of residential designing. Mr. Jefferis is currently the principal owner of Residential Designs, a design firm specializing in custom, energy-efficient homes. He is a former Autodesk® Developer Network member and a former member of the A.I.B.D. Mr. Jefferis obtained his B.S. degree from San Diego State University in 1972 and has authored or co-authored numerous textbooks on architectural drafting and design and effectively working with AutoCAD.

About this edition

• Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0766815463
• ISBN 13: 9780766815469
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 832