Drafting
Books, Drafting Tools, Architectural Drawing, Mechanical Drawing &
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Architectural Drafting &
Design
Recognized by many as the authoritative source of how-to and
reference information for students and beginning professionals, available in
full-color for the very first time - details step-by-step methods
for the design and layout of each type of drawing required for a
complete set of architectural plans. Expanded coverage of CAD and
freehand sketching techniques that may be applied to solve
real-world drafting and design problems |
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Architectural Working Drawings: Residential and Commercial Buildings
Detailed
Examination of Typical Construction Methods and the Preparation of
Architectural Working Drawings -
Extensively illustrated, it presents a detailed examination of
typical construction methods and the preparation of architectural
working drawings for residential and commercial buildings.
Covers drafting materials, tools, techniques,
electrical plumbing and plans, heating/air conditioning systems and
technical sketching. Contains an in-depth discussion of computer
graphics hardware and software as well as basic operating procedures
for computer design. Chapters include technical vocabulary, study
questions and laboratory problems. |
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Drafting House Plans
Draw a complete set of plans for a
one-story house, or an additional to an existing house even if
you've never had drafting or design experience. This complete
guide to drawing home plans walks you through the process of
developed a complete set of plans: visualizing spatial
relationships, using standard architectural scales and
symbols, sketching preliminary drawings, developing a detailed
floor plan and exterior elevations, and preparing a final plot
plan. Covers pertinent code requirements. |
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Drafting Tools |
Ultra Scale
Master Pro
with Smart
Takeoff
Software
Ultra Scale
Master Pro
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Ultra Scale Master Pro
with protective hardcover case
New Area, Digital Take-Off Tool and Digitizer System With 72 Built-in Scales
For Construction Estimators, Contractors or Anyone Who Works with
Blueprints
Ultra Scale Master® Pro is an
affordable and portable area takeoff and digitizing system. Ultra
Scale Master® Pro allows you to measure plans at your office or on
the job site without the need for additional computing devices or
software. Ergonomic design with large
targeting window allows you to accurately measure areas,
segment lengths, perimeters, and volumes for simple or complex
polygons, polylines, irregular shapes, arcs and circles.
72 built-in
architectural and engineering scales allow you to measure plans and
drawing up to 24" x 36" in size. Four custom scales allow you to
measure out of scale drawings.
The Ultra Scale Master® Pro
operates as a stand alone digital area takeoff tool, or you can
connect it to your PC to transfer measurements into any estimating
and spreadsheet program that accept text input from a number pad or
keyboard. It also can send digitized (x,y) coordinates to takeoff
software programs like our Smart Takeoff! graphic digitizing
software.
Ultra Scale Master® Pro is
ideal for construction trades such as concrete, flooring/tile,
paving, roofing, landscaping, electrical, plumbing and small site
excavation.
- Measure and calculate areas, lengths,
volumes for all types of polygons
- Fast and easy-to-use
- Affordable, portable and powerful
- Works with or without a PC
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Scale
Master II / PC Interface Combo Pack
Portable, Digital
Take-Off Tool With 91 Built-in Scales -
For
Construction Estimators, Contractors or Anyone Who Works with
Blueprints -
Thousands of
construction pro's use the Scale Master II to bid faster and more
accurately. Now it's time for you to gain the competitive edge, and
perform take-offs with speed and confidence! Instantly double-check
plans. Transfer data directly to your PC & estimating program (with
included PC interface). Cut estimating errors and improve profits |
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Scale Master II
Portable, Digital Take-Off Tool With 91 Built-in Scales &
Optional
PC Interface -
For Construction Estimators, Contractors or Anyone Who Works with
Blueprints - Obtain fast,
accurate take-offs from blueprints in any scale, anywhere!
Thousands of
construction pro's use the Scale Master series of digital plan
measures to bid faster and more accurately.
Also Available >>
Optional PC Interface for Scale
Master II |
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Scale Master Classic
Portable, Digital Take-Off Tool With 72 Built-in Scales
For Construction Estimators, Contractors or Anyone Who Works with
Blueprints - Obtain fast,
accurate take-offs from blueprints in any scale, anywhere!
Thousands of
construction pro's use the Scale Master series of digital plan
measures to bid faster and more accurately. Now it's time for you to
gain the competitive edge, and perform take-offs with speed and
confidence! Instantly double-check plans. Cut estimating errors and
improve profits. |
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Drawing & Sketching |
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Architectural Working Drawings: Residential and Commercial Buildings
Detailed
Examination of Typical Construction Methods and the Preparation of
Architectural Working Drawings -
Extensively illustrated, it presents a detailed examination of
typical construction methods and the preparation of architectural
working drawings for residential and commercial buildings.
Covers drafting materials, tools, techniques,
electrical plumbing and plans, heating/air conditioning systems and
technical sketching. Contains an in-depth discussion of computer
graphics hardware and software as well as basic operating procedures
for computer design. Chapters include technical vocabulary, study
questions and laboratory problems. |
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Architectural Rendering Techniques: A Color Reference
A Rich Range of Instructional and Ready Reference Materials for
Architectural Rendering -
Architecture and drafting students and professionals alike will
find a rich range of instructional and ready reference materials in
this source. The author demonstrates proven techniques for clearly
expressing a wide variety of architectural forms - from loose
sketches and easy line drawing, to detailed renderings and final
presentations |
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Construction Graphics
A Practical
Guide to Interpreting Working Drawings - 2nd Edition -
The Second Edition of this highly visual
text brings together sketching, plan reading, and working drawing as
they are used in the construction process. Hundreds of details
from actual and idealized working drawings, with explanatory
photographs and drawings, show how construction graphics "translate"
into construction methods and practices. The new edition includes
more material on basic plan reading, new coverage plan examples
including residential and commercial plan details. |
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Drawing: The
Motive Force of Architecture
A Practical
Guide to Interpreting Working Drawings - 2nd Edition -
The Second Edition of this highly visual
text brings together sketching, plan reading, and working drawing as
they are used in the construction process. Hundreds of details
from actual and idealized working drawings, with explanatory
photographs and drawings, show how construction graphics "translate"
into construction methods and practices. The new edition includes
more material on basic plan reading, new coverage plan examples
including residential and commercial plan details. |
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Drawing Shortcuts: Developing
Quick Drawing Skills Using Today's Technologies
An Ingeniously
Simple Drawing Approach That Joins Traditional Hand Drawing
Techniques with Modern Technology -
Start creating top-quality drawings faster and more effectively–with
Drawing Shortcuts. This book presents practical techniques and
applications that will improve your drawing skills. Easy-to-follow
instructions cover every aspect from the basics of drawing–such as
composition, color, shading, shadow, and perspective–up to the most
current applications of cameras, copiers, and computers to create
and reproduce your work. A step-by-step approach will sharpen and
streamline your techniques whether you draw for pleasure or for your
profession. Generously enriched with detailed process drawings,
examples, and more than 300 full-color images |
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Engineering
Design Graphics: Sketching, Modeling and Visualization
Teaches Basic Graphics,
Sketching and Modeling for Engineers, Designers and Architects -
Engineering isn't all right-brain
thinking; every engineer must master at least the basics of
graphics, sketching, and modeling--both freehand and
computer-assisted. Whatever your artistic talents, this book will
give you the skills you need to develop your visualization skills
and express your engineering vision graphically. Following a unique
approach that uses planar projection theory as a framework for
discussing freehand sketching techniques, Engineering Design
Graphics: Visualization, Sketching and Modeling guides you through
critical concepts ranging from projection theory and pictorial
sketching to parametric solid modeling and product dissection |
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Everyday
Sketching and Drafting
This text/workbook introduces instruments and their
proper use in drafting and sketching. Through numerous
drawing problems and exercises, the text/workbook
develops abilities for lettering, sketching, reading,
and interpreting prints. Contains 11 Self-Checks and 48
drawing sheets. |
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Freehand
Sketching
This text / workbook stresses drawing accurate
freehand sketches. Demonstrates the basics of lettering,
sketching, shading, sectional views, and multiviews.
Includes 115 activities. |
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Graphic Thinking for Architects & Designers
The Essential Architects' Design Companion Teaches How to Make
Versatile and Facile Sketches -
For architects, drawing is more than a convenient way to
communicate ideas; it is an integral part of the creative process
that has a profound impact on thinking and problem-solving. In
Graphic Thinking for Architects and Designers, Third Edition, Paul
Laseau demonstrates that more versatile and facile sketching leads
to more flexible, creative approaches to design challenges. To
encourage this flexibility and stimulate graphic thinking, he
introduces numerous graphic techniques that can be applied in a
variety of situations. He also helps readers acquire a solid grasp
of basic freehand drawing, representational drawing construction,
graphic note-taking, and diagramming |
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Pencil Sketching
- 2nd Edition
The Complete
Classic Guide to the Art of Pencil Sketching -
Portable. Erasable. Inexpensive. No other single
drawing tool is as versatile as the pencil. Through the centuries,
generations of artists have used it to work out ideas, study form,
and develop fundamental skills that are crucial to an artist’s
training. Pencil Sketching has taught thousands of beginners the
basic principles and techniques of pencil sketching. Carefully
revised to meet the needs of today’s artists, this edition features
easy-to-follow instructions, dozens of new illustrations, and
more–everything you need to explore the amazing potential of the
pencil and learn to sketch with confidence. |
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Visual
Notes for Architects and Designers
The Architect's Bible Since 1932 with over 8,500 Illustrations of
Architectural Graphic Standards -
Recording your ideas and observations primarily in pictures
instead of words can help you become more creative and constructive
on the job, no matter what your level of artistic ability. This
show-by-example sourcebook clearly illustrates proven methods and
procedures for keeping a highly useful visual notebook. Visual Notes
for Architects and Designers demonstrates how to make rapid,
notational sketches that serve as visual records for future
reference, as well as improve understanding and facilitate the
development of ideas. |
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Architectural Drafting
and Design
Architectural Working
Drawings
Ultra Scale Master Pro
ScaleMaster II with
PC Interface
Scale Master Classic
Construction Graphics
Drawing: The Motive Force
of Architecture
Engineering Design Graphics
Sketching, Modeling and
Visualization
Everyday Sketching
and Drafting
Freehand Sketching
Graphic Thinking for
Architects & Designers
Pencil Sketching |
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