Architectural Drawing and Light Construction - Couverture rigide

Muller, Edward J.; Fausett, James G.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 013045477X ISBN 13 : 9780130454775

Editeur : Prentice-Hall, 1993

Synopsis

Book by Muller Edward J Fausett James G

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

Architectural Drawing and Light Construction

8th edition

Philip A. Grau III, Edward J. Muller, James G. Fausett

 

Streamlined and updated for the Eighth Edition, this classic text offers readers significant flexibility as it covers both manual drafting and computer-aided drafting.  Known for its superbly detailed drawings and information on every phase of light residential architectural design and construction, Architectural Drawing and Light Construction provides the most current information, including modern residential planning, computer-aided design, building codes, and specification writing.

 

Key features in this edition:

•         Updates to software include the newest type of CAD software, Building Information Modeling (BIM)

•         Updated information on specification writing and coverage of CSI’s MasterFormat

•         Incorporates the latest National CAD standards for drafting and construction

•         Energy efficient construction systems and materials

•         Comprehensive coverage of variety of topics from site design and building programming to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing planning

•         Flexible approach allows for drawing exercises to be completed manually or using CAD

 

Reviewer Comments:

“This is a classic text for Architecture and Construction.”

–Craig Priskorn, Henry Ford Community College

 

“Over the years we have tried several others…but each time we found ourselves returning to [Architectural Drawing and Light Construction].”

–Mitchell W. Campbell, Central Piedmont Community College

Quatrième de couverture

This new edition of Architectural Drawing and Light Construction, a classic in the field, has been updated to include new methods, materials, and media. This text serves as an excellent introduction to the fields of architectural drawing and construction. It covers drafting and drawing principles, light frame construction principles, and the building design documentation process. The text covers both manual drawing techniques and the use of computer-aided design and drafting software to create drawings.

The text presents the concepts with easy-to-follow text and numerous illustrations to highlight and provide examples of key concepts.

Other features of this text include:

• Review questions and exercises that allow students to apply both the theory and the skills presented in the text.
• CADD boxes that highlight the use of design and drafting software to create drawings.
• Updates of examples, standards, and methods that reflect current industry standards and practices.
• Examples and drawings from the field to reinforce the application of the concepts to real-world situations.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Prentice-Hall
• Date d'édition: 1993
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 013045477X
• ISBN 13: 9780130454775
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 4
• Nombre de pages: 95
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible