Lc Classification Number
Na2708
Reviews
David LaComb, Sage Colleges, Albany, NY: The organization of the book is good, from concepts of the subject to the implementation of the techniques- concentrating on the key building components typically encountered by the interior designer., Preface1. What Is Drafting?DefinitionHistory of drafting; how it has been used through the centuries. How is it useful for interior designersWhy draft on boards Presentation, Construction and Shop drawings2D vs. 3D2. Tools and How to Use ThemTools: What they are and how to use them. Drafting machine, parallel bar, triangles, light, architect/engineer/metric scales, Ames lettering guide, pencils, disposable/non-disposable ink pens, leads, erasers, brush, dividers, compass, tape, layout tape, templates (circle, furniture), French curve, vellum, Mylar, blueprinting/copying, AutoCAD, layout tape, calculator (architectural, metric conversions), rub-on letters, lettering wheel.3. Drafting ConventionsLine conventions, weights, quality, symbols, typesAIA codingSheet layoutID labelsCentering/sheet gridsTitle blocksSheet indexPlacing notes and leader linesLettering styles, tips, rub-on's, templates, wheel4. Field Work and SketchingMeasuring: take and utilize accurate field measurementsField drafting toolsSketching techniquesSketch furniture and floor plans2-D and 3-D.5. Drawing a Floor PlanFloor Plan Second FloorPresentation vs. ConstructionOverview of the design process in relation to construction drawingsBubble Diagrams/SchematicsProgrammingSite and environmental factors, orientationSpace PlanningClearancesErgonomicsProxemics/human behaviorAnthropometricsFurniture sizes: residential and non-residentialBuilding Codes relevant to IDs (fire, life safety, hallway lengths, room sizes, number of exits, fire ratings of materials/construction, ADA compliance for doors/universal design)Furniture Plan, using templatesPartition PlanFurniture ScheduleCSI 16 Division Format and Sweet's Catalogs6. Construction DrawingsReflected Ceiling PlanElectrical PlanDemolition PlanMechanical/HVAC Plan/Climate ControlVOIA/power/data Plan Plot PlanLighting ScheduleOther Schedules: Kitchen equipment, applianceElevationsFull SectionsWall Sections: masonry, steel woodDetails7. Drawing OrthographicallyWhat orthographic drawing is (theory)Why it is done Solving orthographic projection problems: furniture, elevation, section8. Windows and DoorsVocabularyHinge typesMaterials, stylesElevation viewsDetailsSizes Symbols Door and window schedules9. DimensioningPlans, elevations, sections, furnitureAWI (Architectural Woodworking Institute) standardsNKBA standardsmetricCase goods, cabinet sections10. Drawing PictorialsAxonometric (paraline): oblique, diametric, trimetric, isometricPerspective: 1 and 2 point interior. Square, irregular, round rooms, sloped ceiling, caddy-corner furniture.11. Drawing Stairs and FireplacesStairs: vocabulary, types, sizes, layouts, design tipsGuards, handrailsCalculate # of stepsExterior stairs, rampsFireplaces: vocabulary, types, layouts, design tipsGlossaryTerms used in the bookVocabulary that facilitates communication with contractors and trade sources. Design termsAppendicesLegends of symbolsClearancesSample plans for study/evaluation/assignmentsMillworkCase goods/cabinet sizesWindow and door sizesChase walls/plumbingElectrical/lighting symbolsFurniture sizes (residential and commercial)Metric conversionsGraphic symbols (north arrow, section line, drawing titles, keynotes, etc.)Floor plans for studyAssociations (FIDER, ADAAG, NKBA)Design, drafting organizations (US and international), Stephen Huff, High Point University, NC: I would be very interested in receiving a copy of this text when it is finally published and I look forward to using it in my design coursework.
Table of Content
Preface 1. What Is Drafting? Definition History of drafting; how it has been used through the centuries. How is it useful for interior designers Why draft on boards Presentation, Construction and Shop drawings 2D vs. 3D 2. Tools and How to Use Them Tools: What they are and how to use them. Drafting machine, parallel bar, triangles, light, architect/engineer/metric scales, Ames lettering guide, pencils, disposable/non-disposable ink pens, leads, erasers, brush, dividers, compass, tape, layout tape, templates (circle, furniture), French curve, vellum, Mylar, blueprinting/copying, AutoCAD, layout tape, calculator (architectural, metric conversions), rub-on letters, lettering wheel. 3. Drafting Conventions Line conventions, weights, quality, symbols, types AIA coding Sheet layout ID labels Centering/sheet grids Title blocks Sheet index Placing notes and leader lines Lettering styles, tips, rub-on's, templates, wheel 4. Field Work and Sketching Measuring: take and utilize accurate field measurements Field drafting tools Sketching techniques Sketch furniture and floor plans 2-D and 3-D. 5. Drawing a Floor Plan Floor Plan Second Floor Presentation vs. Construction Overview of the design process in relation to construction drawings Bubble Diagrams/Schematics Programming Site and environmental factors, orientation Space Planning Clearances Ergonomics Proxemics/human behavior Anthropometrics Furniture sizes: residential and non-residential Building Codes relevant to IDs (fire, life safety, hallway lengths, room sizes, number of exits, fire ratings of materials/construction, ADA compliance for doors/universal design) Furniture Plan, using templates Partition Plan Furniture Schedule CSI 16 Division Format and Sweet's Catalogs 6. Construction Drawings Reflected Ceiling Plan Electrical Plan Demolition Plan Mechanical/HVAC Plan/Climate Control VOIA/power/data Plan Plot Plan Lighting Schedule Other Schedules: Kitchen equipment, appliance Elevations Full Sections Wall Sections: masonry, steel wood Details 7. Drawing Orthographically What orthographic drawing is (theory) Why it is done Solving orthographic projection problems: furniture, elevation, section 8. Windows and Doors Vocabulary Hinge types Materials, styles Elevation views Details Sizes Symbols Door and window schedules 9. Dimensioning Plans, elevations, sections, furniture AWI (Architectural Woodworking Institute) standards NKBA standards metric Case goods, cabinet sections 10. Drawing Pictorials Axonometric (paraline): oblique, diametric, trimetric, isometric Perspective: 1 and 2 point interior. Square, irregular, round rooms, sloped ceiling, caddy-corner furniture. 11. Drawing Stairs and Fireplaces Stairs: vocabulary, types, sizes, layouts, design tips Guards, handrails Calculate # of steps Exterior stairs, ramps Fireplaces: vocabulary, types, layouts, design tips Glossary Terms used in the book Vocabulary that facilitates communication with contractors and trade sources. Design terms Appendices Legends of symbols Clearances Sample plans for study/evaluation/assignments Millwork Case goods/cabinet sizes Window and door sizes Chase walls/plumbing Electrical/lighting symbols Furniture sizes (residential and commercial) Metric conversions Graphic symbols (north arrow, section line, drawing titles, keynotes, etc.) Floor plans for study Associations (FIDER, ADAAG, NKBA) Design, drafting organizations (US and international)
Copyright Date
2008
Target Audience
College Audience
Topic
Interior Design / General, Techniques / Drawing, Drafting & Mechanical Drawing, Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades
Lccn
2007-044591
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Art, Architecture