Topics that address issues related to handi-
capped access are covered throughout the text.
These topics address 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 a CADD system.
While these activities are intended to be
completed with CADD, most can be completed
using traditional drafting methods for those
who do not have access to a CADD system.
The parametric modeling procedures pre-
sented in this text address 3D modeling tools
and processes used in parametric modeling
software. These procedures cover methods and
techniques for creating a 3D parametric model of
a building, also known as a building information
model (BIM). An introduction to BIM processes
is presented in Chapter 12, Building Information
Modeling.
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 learn-
ing package for diverse classes in architectural
design is available. The package includes a
comprehensive workbook that is designed for
use with the text. Also included are drawing fi les
for completing drafting and design problems
with CADD software. 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.
Architecture: Residential Drafting and
Design provides the basic information necessary
for planning various types of dwellings. It presents
basic instruction in preparing architectural
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 principles 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 functional
organization and layout of the text, the step-by-
step procedures, and the easy-to-understand
discussions make it easy for learners to learn
and for teachers to teach.
Architecture: Residential Drafting and
Design covers all phases of architectural drafting
and design. The text is highly illustrated with both
traditional and modern products and build-
ing techniques. The colorful layout includes
numerous features to expand on chapter topics
and promote interest. In addition to providing
information on architectural drafting, design,
and construction, the text includes excellent
coverage of computer-aided drafting and
design (CADD), architectural CADD applications,
parametric modeling applications, and building
information modeling (BIM). The text includes
detailed coverage on creating architectural
plan drawings, sections, details, elevations, and
presentation drawings. It covers architectural
styles, room planning, materials and construction
methods, building systems, green building
technology, and career opportunities. The text
presents construction methods and products such
as steel framing, engineered wood products
(EWPs), concrete block, exterior insulation fi nish
systems (EIFS), insulated concrete forms (ICFs),
structural insulated panels, geothermal heat
pumps, in-house water treatment devices, and
green building products. The text also contains an
extensive reference section. Features appearing
throughout the text address topics such as
employability skills, entrepreneurship, workplace
ethics, designing for health and safety, and
sustainable building practices.
Preface
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