Architecture: residential drafting and
design provides the basic information neces-
sary for planning various types of dwellings. It
presents basic instruction in preparing archi-
tectural working drawings using traditional
(manual) as well as computer-based methods.
Further, the text was developed to serve as a
reference for design and construction princi-
ples and methods. It is intended to help build
the necessary technical skills to communicate
architectural ideas in an understandable, effi-
cient, and accurate manner.
Architecture: residential drafting and
design is organized so that the content is
presented in the logical order of use. The func-
tional organization and layout of the text, the
step-by-step procedures, and its easy-to-under-
stand discussions make it easy for learners to
learn and for teachers to teach.
Architecture: residential drafting and
design is highly illustrated with the very latest
products and building techniques. The text is
printed in full color throughout to increase
communication and add interest. In addition to
providing information on architectural drafting,
design, and construction, the text includes excel-
lent coverage of computer-aided drafting and
design (CADD) and architectural CADD appli-
cations, steel framing, EIFS, engineered wood
products, insulated concrete wall forms, insu-
lated concrete block systems, welded-wire
sandwich panels, handicapped access (ADA),
multifamily housing, industrialized housing,
tradework specifications, and career opportu-
nities. It also contains an extensive reference
section. Topics on entrepreneurship, work
ethics, GFCIs, ground-source heat pumps, in-
house water treatment devices, job site safety,
brick paving, water conservation, handrail
and guardrail requirements, and span tables
for joists and rafters are also included.
Topics that address issues related to hand-
icapped access are clearly identified throughout
the text. Whenever the icon shown here in the
margin appears, the text next to the icon
discusses an issue related to providing for the
disabled. This may include allowing for clear
space, providing lower countertops, planning
extra light, and so on.
Many of the end-of-chapter activities are
designed to be completed using computer-
aided drafting and design (CADD) systems.
These activities are clearly identified with an
icon of a CD-ROM and drafting triangle. This
icon appears here in the margin. While these
problems are intended to be completed with
CADD, most can be completed using tradi-
tional drafting methods for those who do not
have access to a CADD system.
This text is intended for architectural
drafting and design classes in high schools,
vocational and technical schools, community
colleges, universities, adult learner curriculum,
and apprenticeship programs. A complete
learning package for diverse classes in archi-
tectural design is available. The package
includes a comprehensive workbook that is
designed for use with the text and software
packages to be used with most CADD pack-
ages. This is a complete teaching/learning
package. This text will also serve as a valuable
reference for builders, carpentry classes, skilled
tradeworkers, interior designers, appraisers,
and building departments.
About the Authors
Dr. Clois E. Kicklighter is Dean Emeritus
of the School of Technology and Professor
Emeritus of Construction Technology at
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Introduction