Drafting and Design for Architecture & Construction

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.