Section I
The World of Architecture
1 The World of Architecture 17
2 Basic House Designs 37
3 Primary Considerations 51
Section II
Architectural Drafting
Fundamentals
4 Drawing Instruments and Techniques 67
5 Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting
and Design 91
6 CADD Commands and Functions 109
Section III
Room and Space Planning
7 Room Planning—Sleeping Area and
Bath Facilities 129
8 Room Planning—Living Area 149
9 Room Planning—Service Area 189
Section IV
Plot Plans and Foundations
10 Plot Plans 217
11 Footings, Foundations, and Concrete 233
12 The Foundation Plan 259
Section V
Construction Systems
13 Sill and Floor Construction 273
14 Wall and Ceiling Construction 297
15 Doors and Windows 319
16 Stairs 353
17 Fireplaces, Chimneys, and Stoves 369
Section VI
Formulating a Design
18 The Floor Plan 389
19 Roof Designs 409
20 Elevations 431
Section VII
Electrical, Plumbing, and Climate
Control
21 Residential Electrical 449
22 Information, Communication, and
Security Wiring 465
23 The Electrical Plan 483
24 Residential Plumbing 491
25 The Plumbing Plan 505
26 Residential Climate Control 515
27 Climate Control Plan 539
Section VIII
Alternative Construction,
Products, and Methods
28 Solar Space Heating 549
29 Nontraditional Structures 565
30 New Products and Methods of Construction 579
31 Modular Applications 597
Section IX
Presentation Methods
32 Perspective Drawings 607
33 Presentation Drawings 637
34 Architectural Models 661
Section X
Specifications and Estimating
35 Material and Tradework Specifications 675
36 Estimating Building Cost 685
Section XI
Remodeling, Health, Safety, and
Careers
37 Architectural Remodeling, Renovation,
and Preservation 695
38 Designing for Health and Safety 715
39 Career Opportunities 739
Reference Section 749
Acknowledgments 808
Glossary 810
Index 831
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