Architectural Working Drawings: Residential and Commercial Buildings / Edition 1

by William P. Spence

Overview

Extensively illustrated, it presents a detailed examination of typical construction methods and the preparation of architectural working drawings for residential and commercial buildings. Covers drafting materials, tools, techniques, electrical plumbing and plans, heating/air conditioning systems and technical sketching. Contains an in-depth discussion of computer graphics hardware and software as well as basic operating procedures for computer design. Chapters include technical vocabulary, study questions and laboratory problems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	2900471574889
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	01/28/1993
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	536
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 1.50(h) x 9.50(d)

Table of Contents

Drafting Tools and Materials.
Technical Sketching.
Drafting Techniques.
Computer Graphics Workstations.
Using the Computer for Architectural Design and Drafting.
Architectural Drafting Standards.
Reproduction of Drawings.
The Preliminary Design Process.
Contract Documents.
Foundations and Footings.
Floor, Wall, and Roof Construction for Light Construction.
Floor, Wall, and Roof Construction for Commercial Buildings.
The Title Sheet and Site Plan.
Floor Plans.
Foundation Plans.
Architectural Sections.
Architectural Details.
Elevations.
Roof Plans and Framing Plans.
Schedules.
Electrical Plans.
Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems.
Plumbing Plans.
Pictorial Drawing.
Appendices.
Index.

Editorial Reviews

Text for community college or technical institute students preparing for construction- and architecture-related careers. Presents typical construction methods and details the preparation of architectural working drawings. Chapters cover basic drafting tools, techniques, and standards; the design process; and construction methods, beginning with the foundation and continuing with floor, wall, roof, electricity plumbing, and heating and air conditioning. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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