Author: Clois E. Kicklighter, Ed. D.

Architecture: Residential Drafting and Design provides comprehensive instruction for preparing architectural working drawings using traditional and computer-based methods. The text also serves as a reference for design and construction principles and methods. Its exciting format organizes content around the design-building process, making the text easy to understand and appealing to students. Content is up-to-date, with coverage of state-of-the-art technology.

Table of Contents

Abbreviated Contents

Architecture: Residential Drafting and Design, 10th Edition

• Front Matter
• Section 1 Architectural Basics
• • 1 - The World of Architecture
  • 2 - Basic House Designs
  • 3 - Primary Considerations
• Section 2 Architectural Drafting Fundamentals
• • 4 - Drawing Instruments and Techniques
  • 5 - Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
  • 6 - CADD Commands and Functions
• Section 3 Room and Space Planning
• • 7 - Room Planning— Sleeping Area and Bath Facilities
  • 8 - Room Planning— Living Area
  • 9 - Room Planning— Service Area
• Section 4 Plot Plans and Foundations
• • 10 - Plot Plans
  • 11 - Footings, Foundations, and Concrete
  • 12 - The Foundation Plan
• Section 5 Construction Systems
• • 13 - Sill and Floor Construction
  • 14 - Wall and Ceiling Construction
  • 15 - Doors and Windows
  • 16 - Stairs
  • 17 - Fireplaces, Chimneys, and Stoves
• Section 6 Formulating a Design
• • 18 - The Floor Plan
  • 19 - Roof Designs
  • 20 - Elevations
• Section 7 Electrical, Plumbing,and Climate Control
• • 21 - Residential Electrical
  • 22 - Information, Communication, and Security Wiring
  • 23 - The Electrical Plan
  • 24 - Residential Plumbing
  • 25 - The Plumbing Plan
  • 26 - Residential Climate Control
  • 27 - Climate Control Plan
• Section 8 Alternative Construction, Products, and Methods
• • 28 - Solar Space Heating
  • 29 - Nontraditional Structures
  • 30 - New Products and Methods of Construction
  • 31 - Modular Applications
• Section 9 Presentation Methods
• • 32 - Perspective Drawings
  • 33 - Presentation Drawings
  • 34 - Architectural Models
• Section 10 Specifications and Estimating
• • 35 - Material and Tradework Specifications
  • 36 - Estimating Building Cost
• Section 11 Remodeling, Health, Safety, and Careers
• • 37 - Architectural Remodeling, Renovation, and Preservation
  • 38 - Designing for Health and Safety
  • 39 - Career Opportunities
• Reference Section
• Acknowledgements
• Glossary
• Index