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CD111: Basic Drafting

Presents basic skills, knowledge, and applications needed to pursue training in architectural or mechanical computer aided design and drafting. Basic techniques of board drafting and related instruments are introduced which the student uses to produce drawings.


 

General Drafting Resources

ConstructionWebLinks
Links to organizations, guides, codes, and industry topics

Leadholder
The online drafting pencil museum

Metrics in Drafting
Information on paper sizes, pen sizes, scales, and drawing sheet layout from Metrication.com


Textbook Companion Website

Architectural Drafting & Design
Web links, text and workbook documents, and video clips

Drawing and Sketching

GD110: Introduction to Drawing and Perspective
Course website provides links to sites on drawing and perspective

INT101: Design Graphics and Color Theory
Course website with links to additional drawing sites

Perspective and Technical Drawing
Resources from About.com


Additional Sites of Interest

ADA
Information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act

American Institute of Architects
The AIA represents the professional interests of America's architects

American National Standards Institute
Non-profit organization that administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system

BlueBook.com
The Blue Book of Building and Construction

CAD Virtual Library
Directory of web resources

Constructionplace.com
Project management for construction

Construction Specifications Institute
CSI's mission is to improve the process of creating and sustaining the built environment

Energy Design Resources
Guide to energy efficient design practices

First Source
Formatted commercial building product information

Great Buildings Collection
Architecture design images, history, and 3D models

HUD
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

International Code Council (ICC)
Building safety codes

National Association of Home Builders
Site dedicated to those interested in home building and the industry

National CAD Standard
Industry standards incorporated

Residential Architect Online
Home building news and design ideas

USGBC
U.S. Green Building Council

 

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