Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Preface

SECTION 1:INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING

1 Professional Architectural Careers

2 Exploring Residential Design and Professional Office Practice

3 Preparing for Success

4 Computer-Aided Design in Architecture

5 Guidelines and Codes That Affect Design

6 Interior Design Considerations

7 Exterior Design Factors and Styles

8 Environmental Design Considerations

SECTION 2:SITE PLANS

9 Land Descriptions and Drawings

10 Site-Related Drawing Layout

SECTION 3:FLOOR PLANS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DRAWINGS

11 Floor Plans—Symbols,Annotation,and Dimensions

12 Completing a Floor Plan with CAD

13 Electrical Plans

14 Plumbing Systems

15 Comfort Control Systems

SECTION 4:ROOF PLANS

16 Roof Plan Components

17 Roof Plan Layout with CAD

SECTION 5:ELEVATIONS

18 Introduction to Elevations

19 Elevation Layout and CAD Drawing Techniques

20 Representing Interior Finishing Materials and Cabinets with CAD

SECTION 6:FRAMING METHODS AND PLANS

21 Framing Methods

22 Structural Components

23 Design Criteria for Structural Loading

24 Sizing Joists,Rafters,and Beams

25 Drawing Framing Plans

SECTION 7:FOUNDATION PLANS

26 Foundation Systems

27 Floor Systems and Foundation Support

28 Foundation Plan Layout

SECTION 8:DETAILS AND SECTIONS

29 Sectioning Basics

30 Section Layout

31 Stair Construction and Layout

32 Fireplace Construction and Layout

SECTION 9:SUPPLEMENTAL DRAWINGS

33 Construction Documentation,Specifications,and Project Manuals

34 Presentation Drawings

35 Renovations,Remodeling,and Additions

Acronyms

Abbreviations

Glossary

Index