Architectural Drafting and Design

by Alan Jefferis, David A. Madsen

ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN, 6E is an ideal book for all architectural drafters and CAD operators, whether beginning, intermediate, or advanced. 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. The basics of residential design, commercial drafting, basic materials used for construction, common construction methods, and drawings typically associated with commercial construction are all covered in this comprehensive book, which is written to meet the most recent editions of IRC and IBC. Readers will be introduced to the various types of projects that a designer or architect is likely to complete during the actual design process and will gain the knowledge needed to complete the drawings required by most municipalities to obtain a building permit for a single-family residence.

Genres: Architecture, Textbooks

1088 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I struggled with the content in this book. I read it from cover-to-cover. I would understand it more if I practiced the exercises. I could not be a draftsperson, but maybe I added to my vocabulary.

[Dewayne · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book has many errors. one example is page 579, SPAN TABLES: The book referances Appendix D, there is no Appendix D.
Page 580: "To determine if D is suitable, examine the D value for the 6 X 12." D (deflection) is a calculated value. The value to examine is E (Modulus of elasticity) for the 6 X 12. Be very careful using any of Delmar's learning products.

[Paul Nuez]

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