Drafting and Design for Architecture & Construction
2nd Edition
Published on 2. February 2012
Book
Hardback
800 pages
978-1-111-12813-5 (ISBN)
Description
DRAFTING AND DESIGN FOR ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION, 9th edition is written in a logical structure that presents architectural drafting and design concepts in the order usually practiced by professional architects. An emphasis on environmental safety, protective measures, expanded coverage of construction design and drawings and chapter objectives to alert the reader to important concepts allow readers to hone the necessary skills to create a complete set of drawing plans. The abundant appendices provide important reference material, career information, mathematical calculations, standard abbreviations and synonyms. Exciting new material on design principles and procedures along with new entries on smart homes, smart growth, recreational facilities, building information modeling, site planning, ecology, energy conservation, efficiency and sustainability has been added. This text also covers CAD in an introductory chapter along with a series of inserts throughout to provide examples of how CAD is used to perform specific architectural drafting functions
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Mason, OH
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 218 mm
Thickness: 36 mm
Weight
1905 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-111-12813-5 (9781111128135)
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Persons
Dana J. Hepler received his bachelor's degree from Ohio State University and master's degree in architecture from New York Institute of Technology. He has been associated with several of the largest architectural firms in the world as designer, director of planning, and construction manager. He has received national and international awards for his designs. Presently he is principal of Hepler Associates, Architects and Land Planners, New York City and Massapequa, New York, and adjunct professor of architecture at the New York Institute of Technology, Westbury, New York.
Content
PART I: INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURE. 1. Architectural History and Styles. 2. Fundamentals of Design. PART II: ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING FUNDAMENTALS. 3. Scales and Measurements. 4. Conventions and Procedures. 5. Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting Design. Part III Basic Area Design. 6. Environmental Design Factors. 7. Indoor Living Areas. 8. Outdoor Living Areas. 9. Traffic Areas and Patterns. 10. Kitchens. 11. General Service Areas. 12. Sleeping Areas. PART IV: BASIC ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS. 13. Site Development Plans. 14. Designing Floor Plans. 15. Drawing Floor Plans. 16. Designing Elevations. 17. Drawing Elevations. 18. Sectional, Detail, and Cabinetry Drawings. PART V: PRESENTATION METHODS 19. Pictorial Drawings. 20. Architectural Renderings. 21. Architectural Models. PART VI: FOUNDATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS. 22. Principles of Construction. 23. Foundations and Fireplace Structures. 24. Wood-Frame Systems. 25. Masonry and Concrete Systems. 26. Steel and Reinforced-Concrete Systems. 27. Disaster Prevention Design. PART VII: FRAMING SYSTEMS 28. Floor Framing Drawings. 29. Wall Framing Drawings. 30. Roof Framing Drawings. PART VIII: ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL DESIGN DRAWINGS. 31. Electrical Design and Drawing. 32. Comfort Control Systems (HVAC). 33. Plumbing Drawings. PART IX: DRAWING MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES. 34. Drawing Management. 35. Schedules and Specifications. 36. Building Costs and Financial Planning. 37. Codes and Legal Documents. APPENDIXES Appendix A: Careers in Architecture and Related Fields. Appendix B: Mathematical Calculations. Appendix C: Architectural Abbreviations and Professional Organizations. Appendix D: Architectural Synonyms. Glossary. Index.