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- Section 1: Architectural Drafting Fundamentals
- 1 - Architectural Styles
- 2 - Basic House Designs
- 3 - Preparing for a Career in Architecture
- 4 - Drawing Instruments and Technical Sketching
- 5 - Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
- Section 2: Architectural Planning
- 6 - Primary Residential Design Considerations
- 7 - Planning the Living Area
- 8 - Planning the Sleeping Area
- 9 - Planning the Service Area
- 10 - Designing for Health and Safety
- 11 - Designing for Sustainability
- 12 - Planning for Remodeling and Renovation
- Section 3: Plan Development
- 13 - Floor Plans
- 14 - Foundation Plans
- 15 - Plot Plans
- 16 - Roof Designs
- Section 4: Construction Systems and Supplemental Drawings
- 17 - Footings, Foundations, and Concrete
- 18 - Sill and Floor Construction
- 19 - Wall and Ceiling Construction
- 20 - Doors and Windows
- 21 - Building Sections
- 22 - Elevations
- 23 - Stair Details
- 24 - Fireplace, Chimney, and Stove Details
- Section 5: Presentation Methods
- 25 - Perspective Drawings
- 26 - Presentation Drawings
- 27 - Architectural Models
- Section 6: Electrical, Plumbing, and Climate Control
- 28 - Residential Electrical
- 29 - Electrical Plans
- 30 - Residential Plumbing
- 31 - Plumbing Plans
- 32 - Residential Climate Control
- 33 - Climate Control Plans
- Section 7: Specifications and Estimating Costs
- 34 - Specifications
- 35 - Estimating Building Costs