Reading Architectural Working Drawings: Residential and Light Construction, Volume 1, 6th edition

Published by Pearson (September 22, 2003) © 2004
  • Edward J. Muller
  • Philip A. Grau

Title overview

  • NEW - Reorganized format that lists associations and organizations separately.

    • Furnishes students with a more accessible text.

  • NEW - Updated section on architectural abbreviations to comply with the UDS and the National CAD Standard.

    • Provides students with current terminology being used in the field.

  • NEW - Expanded section on computer-aided drafting and design that reflects current practices.

    • Prepares students for working with contemporary computer systems, hardware and software, and the Internet in design and construction.

  • NEW - Specifications section updated with latest edition of MasterFormat.

    • Presents students with information that details the most recent practices and equipment being used today.

  • NEW - Revision of material graphic symbols that adhere to the Uniform Drawing System and the United States National CAD Standard.

    • Keeps students apprised of the latest visual changes in this area of the field.

  • A host of quizzes, exercises, and worksheets.

    • Offers students the opportunity to test their knowledge of the subject matter, while helping students familiarize themselves with the information commonly contained in a variety of residential construction drawings.

  • Real working drawings reduced to a manageable size, including a set of drawings of a popular style home by Design Traditions of Atlanta.

    • Allows students to work quickly through each set, yet gain experience in relating to actual full-size working drawings.

  • Reorganized format that lists associations and organizations separately.

    • Furnishes students with a more accessible text.

  • Updated section on architectural abbreviations to comply with the UDS and the National CAD Standard.

    • Provides students with current terminology being used in the field.

  • Expanded section on computer-aided drafting and design that reflects current practices.

    • Prepares students for working with contemporary computer systems, hardware and software, and the Internet in design and construction.

  • Specifications section updated with latest edition of MasterFormat.

    • Presents students with information that details the most recent practices and equipment being used today.

  • Revision of material graphic symbols that adhere to the Uniform Drawing System and the United States National CAD Standard.

    • Keeps students apprised of the latest visual changes in this area of the field.

Table of contents



1. Introduction.


2. Background Principles.


3. Residential Working Drawings.


4. Specifications.


5. Reading the Working Drawings of a Small Church.


Appendix.


Index.


Architectural Working Drawings.
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