Architecture
Subtitle: residential drafting and design
By: by Clois E. Kicklighter, Joan C. Kicklighter
Contributors: Kicklighter, Joan C.
Edition: [New ed.].
Publisher: Goodheart-Willcox
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Tinley Park, IL
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 848
ISBN-13: 9781590706992
Subjects: Domestic Architecture; Designs and plans; Architectural design
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Section I : The world of architecture.; title: The world of architecture; title: Basic house designs; title: Primary considerations; title: Section II : Architectural drafting fundamentals.; title: Drawing instruments and techniques; title: Introduction ot computer-aided drafting and design; title: CADD commands and functions; title: Section III : Room and space planning.; title: Room planning : sleeping area and bath facilities; title: Room planning : living area; title: Room planning : service area; title: Section IV : Plot plans and foundations.; title: Plot plans; title: Footings, foundations, and concrete; title: The foundation plan; title: Section V : Construction systems.; title: Sill and floor construction; title: Wall and ceiling construction; title: Doors and windows; title: Stairs; title: Fireplaces, chimneys, and stoves; title: Section VI : Formulating a design.; title: The floor plan; title: Roof designs; title: Elevations; title: Section VII : Electrical, plumbing, and climate control.; title: Residential electrical; title: Information, communication, and security wiring; title: The electrical plan; title: Residential plumbing; title: The plumbing plan; title: Residential climate control; title: Climate control plan; title: Section VIII : Alternative construction, products, and methods.; title: Solar space heating; title: Nontraditional structures; title: New products and methods of construction; title: Modular applications; title: Section IX : Presentation methods.; title: Perspective drawings; title: Presentation drawings; title: Architectural models; title: Section X : Specifications and estimating.; title: Material and tradework specifications; title: Estimating building cost; title: Section XI : Remodeling, health, safety, and careers.; title: Architectural remodeling, renovation, and preservation; title: Designing for health and safety; title: Career opportunities; title: Reference section; title: Glossary