The professional practice of architectural working drawings

Preface.PART I: PROFESSIONAL FOUNDATIONS.The Office.Basic Drafting Requirements, Standards, and Techniques.Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD).Environmental and Human Considerations.Construction Methods and Materials.Initial Preparation Phase for Construction Documents.Game Plan for Materials Selected. PART II: DOCUMENT EVOLUTION. Site and Grading Plan.Foundation Plan.Floor Plan.Schedules: Door, Window, and Finish.Building Sections.Exterior Elevations.Roof Plan and Framing Systems.Interior Elevations.Architectural Details and Vertical Links (Stairs/Elevators).PART III: CASE STUDIES.Conceptual Design and Construciton Documents for a Conventional Wood Residence.Conceptual Design and Construction Documents for a Wood Building-Beach House.Conceptual Design and Construction Documents for a Steel and Masonry Building-Theatre.Madison Steel Building.Tenant Improvements.Index.WEB SITE: WWW.WILEY.COM/GO/WAKITA.Appendix A: A Survey of Regional Differences.Appendix B: Fraction to Metric Conversions, Feet to Meter Conversions, Concrete Block Dimensional Chart, and Brick Dimensional Chart.Appendix C: A Uniform System for Architectural Working Drawing Abbreviations.