Architectural Drafting and Design
Architectural Drafting and Design by Alan Jefferis is a comprehensive resource published by Cengage Learning on February 26, 2010. This sixth edition spans 1,088 pages and is presented in English, making it suitable for a wide range of architectural drafters and CAD operators, from beginners to advanced practitioners. The book covers essential aspects of residential design, incorporating various project types that professionals may encounter in real-world scenarios. It also aligns with the latest editions of the International Residential Code (IRC) and International Building Code (IBC).
Readers will find detailed information on architectural styles spanning four centuries, along with fundamental design components related to both site and structure. The text addresses commercial drafting, construction materials, and common methods associated with commercial projects. A notable feature is the step-by-step guidance for creating architectural plans, applicable to both CAD and manual drawing techniques. This edition equips readers with the necessary knowledge to produce drawings required for building permits for single-family residences, making it a valuable tool for those in the technology and engineering fields.
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ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN, 6E is the classic text for all architectural drafters and CAD operators, whether beginning, intermediate, or advanced. This full-color, comprehensive edition provides the basics of residential design, using various types of projects that a designer or architect is likely to complete during the actual design process and is written to meet the most recent editions of IRC and IBC. This book begins with information on architectural styles that have dominated the field over the last four centuries, followed by basic design components related to the site and structure. Commercial drafting, basic materials used for construction, common construction methods and drawings typically associated with commercial construction are all covered. An important feature of this best-seller is its step-by-step instructions for the design and layout of each type of drawing associated with a complete set of architectural plans, with projects that can be completed using either CAD or manual drawing methods. Readers will gain the knowledge needed to complete the drawings required by most municipalities to obtain a building permit for a single-family residence.
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