Residential Design, Drafting, and Detailing

A prolific author and respected instructor, Alan Jefferis has taught drafting technology at Clackamas Community College, an Authorized AutoCAD® 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® 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.

SECTION I- INTRODUCTION TO RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
1. Professionals Architectural Careers
2. Preparing for Success
3. Computer-Aided Design and Drafting in Architecture
4. Building Codes and Interior Design
5. Interior Design Considerations
6. Exterior Design Factors
7. Site Design
SECTION II. SITE PLANS
8. Site Plan Considerations and Drawings Requirements
9. Site Related Drawing Layout
SECTION III. FLOOR PLAN & SUPPLEMENTAL DRAWINGS
10. Floor Plan Symbols, Annotation and Dimensions
11. Completing a Floor Plan
12. Electrical Design and Drawings
13. Plumbing Systems
14. Comfort Control Systems
SECTION IV. ROOF PLANS.
15 Roof Plan Components
16. Roof Plan Layout
SECTION V. ELEVATIONS
17. Introduction to Elevations
18. Elevation Layout and Drawing Techniques
19. Interior Finish Materials and Cabinets
SECTION VI. FRAMING METHODS AND PLANS
20. Framing Methods
21. Structural Components
22. Design Criteria For Structural Loading
23. Sizing Joists, Rafters, and Beams
24. Drawing Framing Plans
SECTION VII. FOUNDATIONS PLANS.
25. Foundation Systems
26. Floor Systems and Foundation Support
27. Foundation Plan Layout
SECTION VIII. DETAILS AND SECTIONS
28. Sectioning Basics
29. Section Layout
30. Stair Construction and Layout
31. Fireplace Construction and Layout
SECTION IX.
32. Creating drawings for Remodels, Restorations, and Additions