1. Introduction to Architectural and Construction Technology Print
Reading.
2. Reading Site Plans.
3.Reading Floor Plans, Part 1: Floor Plan Symbols.
4. Reading Floor Plans, Part 2: Floor Plan Dimensions.
5. Reading Floor Plans Part 3: Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC.
6. Reading Elevations.
7. Reading Millwork Details and Cabinet Elevations.
8. Reading Framing Methods, Structural Components and Framing
Plans.
9. Reading Roof Related Drawings.
10. Foundations and Floor Systems.
11. Reading Sections and Details.
12. Reading Stair Drawings.
13. Reading Fireplace Drawings.
14. Construction Specifications and Energy Efficient Construction
Applications
Appendix A.
Appendix B.
Glossary.
Abbreviations.
A prolific author and respected instructor, Alan Jefferis has taught drafting technology at Clackamas Community College, an Authorized AutoCAD(R) Training Center, for more than 31 years. Prior to that, Mr. Jefferis taught for four years at Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham, Oregon. He brings a wealth of professional experience to his writing, including eight years of drafting for structural engineers and 35 years of residential designing. Mr. Jefferis is currently the principal owner of Residential Designs, a design firm specializing in custom, energy-efficient homes. He is a former Autodesk(R) Developer Network member and a former member of the A.I.B.D. Mr. Jefferis obtained his B.S. degree from San Diego State University in 1972 and has authored or co-authored numerous textbooks on architectural drafting and design and effectively working with AutoCAD. David A. Madsen is the president of Madsen Designs, Incorporated (www.madsendesigns.com). He is an emeritus faculty member of drafting technology and the Autodesk(R) Premier Training Center at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City, Oregon, where he was an instructor and department chairperson for nearly 30 years. In addition to community college experience, Mr. Madsen was a drafting technology instructor at Centennial High School in Gresham, Oregon. He is a former member of the American Design and Drafting Association (ADDA) Board of Directors, and he was honored by the ADDA with director emeritus status. He has extensive experience in mechanical drafting, architectural design and drafting, and building construction. Mr. Madsen holds an M.Ed. in vocational administration and a B.S. in industrial education. David P. Madsen is the president of Engineering Drafting and Design, Inc., and the vice president of Madsen Designs, Incorporated (www.madsendesigns.com). Mr. Madsen provides drafting and design consultation and training for all disciplines and has been a professional design drafter since 1996, with extensive experience in a variety of drafting, design, and engineering fields. He has provided drafting and computer-aided design and drafting instruction to secondary and postsecondary learners since 1999 and has considerable experience in curriculum and program coordination and development. Mr. Madsen holds an M.S. in educational policy, foundations, and administrative studies, with a specialization in postsecondary, adult, and continuing education. He also holds a B.S. in technology education and an A.S. in general studies and drafting. Tereasa has worked as an architectural designer and HVAC specialist for over 10 years. She is currently teaching architectural design and CADD classes at Mt Hood Community College. She has served as a contributing author for the text AutoCAD for Architecture, Architectural Drafting and Design and Residential Design, Drafting and Detailing.
1. Introduction to Architectural and Construction Technology Print Reading. 2. Reading Site Plans. 3.Reading Floor Plans, Part 1: Floor Plan Symbols. 4. Reading Floor Plans, Part 2: Floor Plan Dimensions. 5. Reading Floor Plans Part 3: Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC. 6. Reading Elevations. 7. Reading Millwork Details and Cabinet Elevations. 8. Reading Framing Methods, Structural Components and Framing Plans. 9. Reading Roof Related Drawings. 10. Foundations and Floor Systems. 11. Reading Sections and Details. 12. Reading Stair Drawings. 13. Reading Fireplace Drawings. 14. Construction Specifications and Energy Efficient Construction Applications Appendix A. Appendix B. Glossary. Abbreviations.
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