Overview
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.
Synopsis
This text introduces the fields of architectural drawing and construction, covering drafting and drawing principles, light frame construction principles, and the building design documentation process. Both manual drawing techniques and the use of computer-aided design and drafting software are covered, and most of the drawing exercises can be assigned using either technique. Material progresses from drafting equipment, lettering, and basic technical drawing to residential mechanical and electrical systems and drawing small homes and small commercial buildings. Each chapter concludes with review questions and exercises. B&W plans and photos are included. This edition is updated to include new methods, media, and standards. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Booknews
New edition of an introductory textbook on architectural drawing and construction. Coverage includes drafting equipment and its uses, computer-aided drafting, lettering, perspective drawings, principles of light construction, basic residential planning, building models, and residential mechanical and electrical systems. The book is filled with drawings, diagrams, and examples of blueprints. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.