Chapter 1
The World of Architecture 17
People and Their Structures 17
The Cape Colonials • The New England
Gambrel • The Garrison • The Salt Box •
The Southern Colonial
Contemporary Structures 24
The Contemporary Style • The Ranch Design
Trends In Architecture 29
Multifamily Housing 32
Cooperatives • Condominiums • Rental
Apartments
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 34
Internet Resources 35
Review Questions 35
Suggested Activities 36
Chapter 2
Basic House Designs 37
One-Story Ranch Designs 37
One-and-One-Half-Story Designs 41
Two-Story Designs 42
Split-Level Designs 44
Traffic Circulation 47
Internet Resources 49
Review Questions 49
Suggested Activities 49
Chapter 3
Primary Considerations 51
Site Considerations 51
The Community 52
Cost and Restrictions 53
Zoning and Codes 54
Topographical Features 54
Family Needs 54
Budgeting for Housing 57
Other Considerations 57
Modular Aspects • Quality of Living
Drawings Included in a Set of Plans 58
Brief Plan Descriptions • Other Plans
Internet Resources 64
Review Questions 64
Suggested Activities 65
Chapter 4
Drawing Instruments and
Techniques 67
Orthographic Projection 67
Three Principal Views 67
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Expanded Contents
Section I
The World of
Architecture
Section II
Architectural
Drafting
Fundamentals