Author: W. Scott Thomas and Clois E. Kicklighter

Architecture: Residential Drafting and Design—an ADDA-approved publication—is the most up-to-date, comprehensive introduction to residential architecture, providing instruction in three primary areas: architectural design, construction methods, and architectural drafting. It presents basic instruction in preparing architectural working drawings using traditional (manual) as well as computer-based methods and serves as a reference for design and construction principles and methods. It helps build the necessary technical skills to communicate architectural ideas in an understandable, efficient, and accurate manner. The manual and CADD Drafting Procedures are generic (not software-specific) and the Parametric Modeling features are based on 3D modeling processes used in Revit. The building code coverage is based on the latest ©2024 edition of the International Residential Code (IRC).

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Abbreviated Contents

Architecture 14e, Online Textbook

• Architecture
• Copyright © 2028 by The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc.
• Preface
• About the Authors
• Reviewers
• Acknowledgments
• New to This Edition
• Credentialing Partners and Support
• • YouScience® Industry Certifications
• Guided Tour
• • Chapter Opening Materials
  • Additional Features
  • Illustrations
  • End-of-Chapter Content
• The G-W Learning Experience
• • Current, Comprehensive, and Crafted for Skills Mastery
  • The G-W Team Is with You Every Step of the Way!
• Brief Contents
• Contents
• Feature Contents
• • Green Architecture
  • Employability
  • Procedure: Manual Drafting
  • Procedure: CADD
  • Parametric Modeling
• Section 1 Architectural Drafting Fundamentals
• Chapter 1 Architectural Styles
• • Chapter 1 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 1 Key Terms
  • Chapter 1 Introduction
  • 1.1 Traditional Architectural Styles
  • 1.2 Styles of the 20th Century
  • 1.3 Residential Architecture Today
  • 1.4 Multifamily Housing
  • Chapter 1 Review
• Chapter 2 Basic House Designs
• • Chapter 2 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 2 Key Terms
  • Chapter 2 Introduction
  • 2.1 One-Story Designs
  • 2.2 One-and-One-Half-Story Designs
  • 2.3 Two-Story Designs
  • 2.4 Split-Level Designs
  • Chapter 2 Review
• Chapter 3 Preparing for a Career in Architecture
• • Chapter 3 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 3 Key Terms
  • Chapter 3 Introduction
  • 3.1 Careers in Architecture
  • 3.2 Entrepreneurship
  • 3.3 Employability Skills
  • Chapter 3 Review
• Chapter 4 Methods to Produce Architectural Working Drawings
• • Chapter 4 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 4 Key Terms
  • Chapter 4 Introduction
  • 4.1 Architectural Working Drawings
  • 4.2 Architectural Scales
  • 4.3 Technical Sketching
  • 4.4 Lines Used in Architectural Drawings
  • 4.5 Architectural Lettering
  • Chapter 4 Review
• Chapter 5 Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
• • Chapter 5 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 5 Key Terms
  • Chapter 5 Introduction
  • 5.1 What Is CADD?
  • 5.2 CADD Hardware
  • 5.3 CADD Software
  • 5.4 Common General-Purpose CADD Features
  • 5.5 AEC-Specific CADD Features
  • 5.6 CADD Equipment Maintenance and Drawing File Storage
  • 5.7 Computer-Generated Models
  • Chapter 5 Review
• Section 2 Architectural Planning
• Chapter 6 Primary Residential Design Considerations
• • Chapter 6 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 6 Key Terms
  • Chapter 6 Introduction
  • 6.1 Site Considerations
  • 6.2 Housing Considerations
  • 6.3 Working Drawings
  • Chapter 6 Review
• Chapter 7 Planning the Living Area
• • Chapter 7 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 7 Key Terms
  • Chapter 7 Introduction
  • 7.1 Areas of a Residence
  • 7.2 Living Room
  • 7.3 Dining Room
  • 7.4 Entry and Foyer
  • 7.5 Family Room
  • 7.6 Special-Purpose Rooms
  • 7.7 Outdoor Living Areas
  • Chapter 7 Review
• Chapter 8 Planning the Sleeping Area
• • Chapter 8 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 8 Key Terms
  • Chapter 8 Introduction
  • 8.1 Bedrooms
  • 8.2 Bathrooms
  • Chapter 8 Review
• Chapter 9 Planning the Service Area
• • Chapter 9 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 9 Key Terms
  • Chapter 9 Introduction
  • 9.1 Kitchen
  • 9.2 Laundry Room and Mudroom
  • 9.3 Garage or Carport
  • Chapter 9 Review
• Chapter 10 Designing for Health and Safety
• • Chapter 10 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 10 Key Terms
  • Chapter 10 Introduction
  • 10.1 Smoke and Fire Detection
  • 10.2 Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection
  • 10.3 Radon Detection
  • 10.4 Moisture and Mold Problems
  • 10.5 Weather- and Nature-Related Safety
  • 10.6 General Home Safety
  • Chapter 10 Review
• Chapter 11 Designing for Sustainability
• • Chapter 11 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 11 Key Terms
  • Chapter 11 Introduction
  • 11.1 Sustainability versus Green Building
  • 11.2 Sustainable Design Concepts
  • 11.3 Green Certifications
  • Chapter 11 Review
• Chapter 12 Planning for Remodeling and Renovation
• • Chapter 12 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 12 Key Terms
  • Chapter 12 Introduction
  • 12.1 Remodeling
  • 12.2 Types of Remodeling
  • 12.3 Renovation
  • 12.4 Planning for Remodeling or Renovation
  • Chapter 12 Review
• Section 3 Plan Development
• Chapter 13 Floor Plans
• • Chapter 13 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 13 Key Terms
  • Chapter 13 Introduction
  • 13.1 Required Information
  • 13.2 Drawing a Floor Plan
  • Chapter 13 Review
• Chapter 14 Foundation Plans
• • Chapter 14 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 14 Key Terms
  • Chapter 14 Introduction
  • 14.1 Foundation and Basement Plans
  • 14.2 Drawing a Foundation or Basement Plan
  • Chapter 14 Review
• Chapter 15 Site Plans
• • Chapter 15 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 15 Key Terms
  • Chapter 15 Introduction
  • 15.1 The Site Plan
  • 15.2 The Landscaping Plan
  • 15.3 Drawing a Site or Landscaping Plan
  • Chapter 15 Review
• Chapter 16 Roof Designs
• • Chapter 16 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 16 Key Terms
  • Chapter 16 Introduction
  • 16.1 Types of Roofs
  • 16.2 Traditional Frame Roof Construction
  • 16.3 Roofing Materials
  • 16.4 Roof Plans
  • Chapter 16 Review
• Section 4 Construction Systems and Supplemental Drawings
• Chapter 17 Footings, Foundations, and Concrete
• • Chapter 17 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 17 Key Terms
  • Chapter 17 Introduction
  • 17.1 Staking Out the House Location
  • 17.2 Excavation
  • 17.3 Footing Shapes and Specifications
  • 17.4 Foundation Walls
  • 17.5 Concrete and Masonry Basement Walls
  • 17.6 Beams and Girders
  • 17.7 Concrete and Masonry Applications
  • Chapter 17 Review
• Chapter 18 Sill and Floor Construction
• • Chapter 18 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 18 Key Terms
  • Chapter 18 Introduction
  • 18.1 Platform Framing
  • 18.2 Balloon Framing
  • 18.3 Joists, Beams, and Other Floor Components
  • 18.4 Engineered Wood Products
  • 18.5 Post and Beam Construction
  • Chapter 18 Review
• Chapter 19 Wall and Ceiling Construction
• • Chapter 19 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 19 Key Terms
  • Chapter 19 Introduction
  • 19.1 Frame Wall Construction
  • 19.2 Steel Framing
  • 19.3 Ceiling Construction
  • 19.4 Special Framing Considerations
  • 19.5 Masonry Wall Construction
  • 19.6 Traditional Three-Coat Stucco
  • 19.7 Exterior Insulation Finish Systems
  • 19.8 Structural Insulated Panels
  • 19.9 Concrete Wall Systems
  • Chapter 19 Review
• Chapter 20 Doors and Windows
• • Chapter 20 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 20 Key Terms
  • Chapter 20 Introduction
  • 20.1 Interior and Exterior Doors
  • 20.2 Door Schedules and Details
  • 20.3 Windows
  • Chapter 20 Review
• Chapter 21 Building Sections
• • Chapter 21 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 21 Key Terms
  • Chapter 21 Introduction
  • 21.1 Purpose of Building Sections
  • 21.2 Types of Building Sections
  • 21.3 Specifying Building Section Location
  • 21.4 Drawing Building Sections
  • Chapter 21 Review
• Chapter 22 Elevations
• • Chapter 22 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 22 Key Terms
  • Chapter 22 Introduction
  • 22.1 Required Information
  • 22.2 Drawing Elevations
  • Chapter 22 Review
• Chapter 23 Stair Details
• • Chapter 23 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 23 Key Terms
  • Chapter 23 Introduction
  • 23.1 Types of Stairs and Configurations
  • 23.2 Parts of a Stairway
  • 23.3 Stair Design
  • Chapter 23 Review
• Chapter 24 Fireplace, Chimney, and Stove Details
• • Chapter 24 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 24 Key Terms
  • Chapter 24 Introduction
  • 24.1 Parts of a Fireplace
  • 24.2 Fireplace Design
  • 24.3 Stoves
  • Chapter 24 Review
• Section 5 Electrical, Plumbing, and Climate Control
• Chapter 25 Residential Electrical
• • Chapter 25 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 25 Key Terms
  • Chapter 25 Introduction
  • 25.1 Characteristics of Electric Current
  • 25.2 Service Entrance and Distribution Panel
  • 25.3 Branch Circuits
  • 25.4 Circuit Requirement Calculations
  • 25.5 Outlets and Switches
  • 25.6 Low-Voltage Exterior Lighting
  • Chapter 25 Review
• Chapter 26 Electrical Plans
• • Chapter 26 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 26 Key Terms
  • Chapter 26 Introduction
  • 26.1 Required Information
  • 26.2 Drawing an Electrical Plan
  • Chapter 26 Review
• Chapter 27 Residential Plumbing
• • Chapter 27 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 27 Key Terms
  • Chapter 27 Introduction
  • 27.1 Water Supply System
  • 27.2 Water and Waste Removal
  • 27.3 Plumbing Fixtures and Water Conservation
  • Chapter 27 Review
• Chapter 28 Plumbing Plans
• • Chapter 28 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 28 Key Terms
  • Chapter 28 Introduction
  • 28.1 Required Information
  • 28.2 Drawing a Plumbing Plan
  • Chapter 28 Review
• Chapter 29 Residential Climate Control
• • Chapter 29 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 29 Key Terms
  • Chapter 29 Introduction
  • 29.1 Temperature Control
  • 29.2 Humidity and Air Control
  • 29.3 Heat Loss
  • Chapter 29 Review
• Chapter 30 Climate Control Plans
• • Chapter 30 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 30 Key Terms
  • Chapter 30 Introduction
  • 30.1 Distribution System
  • 30.2 Thermostat Placement
  • 30.3 Schedules, Calculations, and Notes
  • 30.4 Drawing a Climate Control Plan
  • Chapter 30 Review
• Section 6 Specifications and Estimating Costs
• Chapter 31 Specifications
• • Chapter 31 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 31 Key Terms
  • Chapter 31 Introduction
  • 31.1 Purpose of Specifications
  • 31.2 Master Specifications
  • 31.3 Completeness and Accuracy of Specifications
  • Chapter 31 Review
• Chapter 32 Estimating Building Costs
• • Chapter 32 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 32 Key Terms
  • Chapter 32 Introduction
  • 32.1 Preliminary Estimates
  • 32.2 Final Estimates
  • 32.3 Organizing Estimates
  • Chapter 32 Review
• Reference Section
• • Table of Contents
  • Building Material Symbols
  • Topographical Symbols
  • Plumbing Symbols
  • Climate Control Symbols
  • Electrical Symbols
  • Information, Communication, and Security Wiring Symbols
  • Vanity Sizes and Designs
  • Base Cabinet Sizes and Designs
  • Wall Cabinet Sizes and Designs
  • Double-Hung Window Sizes
  • Horizontal Sliding Window Sizes
  • Casement Window Sizes
  • Awning Window Sizes
  • Picture Window Sizes
  • Glass Sliding Door Sizes
  • Window and Door Symbols
  • Exterior Door Symbols
  • Elevation and Plan Views of Typical Residential Windows
  • Floor Joist Span Data
  • Glue-Laminated Roof and Floor Beam Data
  • Roof Truss Designs
  • Design Data for W-Type, K-Post, and Scissor Trusses
  • Manufactured Wood Floor Truss Data
  • Ceiling Joist Span Data
  • Span Data for Tongue-and-Groove Heavy Timber Roof Decking
  • Span and Load Tables for American Standard S-Beams and W-Beams
  • Millimeter-Inch Equivalents
  • Conversion Diagram for Rafters
  • Rafter Span Data
  • Classification of Softwood Plywood
  • Softwood Plywood Veneer Grades
  • Plywood Panel Grade-Trademark Stamp
  • Plywood Panels Manufactured to APA Standards
  • Wood Foundations
  • Steel Sections
  • MasterFormat® Division Numbers and Titles
  • Clearance Requirements
  • Abbreviations
• Glossary
• Index