Architectural Drafting For Beginners

"Architectural Drafting for Beginners: A Primer for the Novice Drafter" is a practical and instructive drafting primer that introduces and progressively guides the beginning drafter through basic drafting techniques and processes related to wood framing and concrete slab construction. This primer is an abridged version of an earlier text that has been significantly edited and rewritten for the beginning drafting student. Through presented examples, drawing projects and step-by-step illustrations, the novice drafter is introduced to the field of architectural drafting. Its intent is to introduce basic architectural drafting skills and processes in a simplified and professional manner.Beginning to intermediate drafters may also want to consider "Architectural Drafting for Beginners: Vol. 2. Volume 2 reviews, and builds upon, concepts and processes presented in "Architectural Drafting for Beginners: A Primer for the Novice Drafter"(volume 1) while adding significant information for the intermediate level student.

"Architectural Drafting Simplified" is a practical and instructive drafting manual that introduces and progressively guides the reader through basic architectural processes, concepts, and drafting techniques for wood framed construction. Through presented examples, drawing projects, and step-by-step illustrations, the reader is acquainted with the basics of architectural drafting, detailing, space planning, and the production of working drawings.

This book is a no-frills introduction to drafting - the ideal book for beginners. It has a straightforward approach introducing the basic principles of drafting. Practice exercises are included.

This resource on architectural drafting introduces the topic specifically for beginning interior designers. This second edition adds a new chapter 14, 'Incorporating the Computer,' which covers integrating software with hand drafting. Content reorganization - like new chapter 3, '2D and 3D' - makes this edition even more intuitive, with specific topics easy to locate.

This unique text, which focuses on architectural drafting skills, presents information based on current drafting standards and trend int he architectural industry. A very graphically organized text, it will apeal to both stuents and instructors. The "hand-lettered" text and illustrations are easy to read and relate well to the details. Step-by-step prodcedures are given for laying out and drafting working drawings. This text instructs students to prepare sets of drawings in light commercial and residential construction. Basic drafting procedures, prject assembly techniques, computer-aided drafting, building materials, prblem solving, site plans, floor plans, and schedules are among the up-to-date topics covered. Cut-out models assist students in visualizing buildings in three dimensions. Working drawings are organized inthe text so that students can see the complete picture. The models and working drawings include a college library, a fiew station, and a skyway house. The text contains numerous end-of-chapter questions and drafting problems as well as abundant illustrations and examples. The Instructor's Guide contains learning objectives, answers to end-of-chapter questions, and drafting problems.

While traditional drafting books focus on architectural and engineering readers, the thoroughly updated and revised Architectural Drafting for Interior Design, Third Edition, incorporates material and examples that are meaningful to today's interior designers. Beginning interior designers will learn how to communicate their ideas graphically with a resource that is designed specifically for them. This book addresses their needs by focusing on topics independent of CAD, such as how to draw a floor plan, how to use it to create an interior elevation, and how to understand the relationship between 2D and 3D drawings. Written with NCIDQ, CIDA and NKBA requirements in mind, this book will provide readers with a strong, standards-based foundation in interior design. New to this Edition: - Enhanced and new worksheets - New design and drafting information, including updated visuals and symbols - Emerging technologies such as photogrammetry and 3D printing STUDIO Features: - Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips - Review concepts with flashcards of essential vocabulary - Download floor plan templates and worksheets to practice your drafting skills Instructor Resources: - The Instructor's Guide provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text in the classroom, supplemental assignments, grading rubrics, and a CIDA Professional Standards Matrix mapped to the chapters in the book - The Test Bank includes sample test questions for each chapter - PowerPoint® presentations include images from the book and provide a framework for lecture and discussion

The intent of this text is to introduce basic skills and concepts to the architectural drafting student in a simplified and professional manner. Architectural Drafting for Beginners: Vol. 2 is an abridged version of an earlier text titled "Architectural DraftingSimplified". Volume 2 reviews and builds upon concepts and processes presented in "Architectural Drafting for Beginners: A Primer for the Novice Drafter" (volume 1) while adding significant information for the intermediate level student.