Reading Architectural Plans for Residential and Commercial Construction Book

I	Introduction to Architectural Plans
1	Architectural Plans	3
2	Projections	10
3	Architectural Symbols	20
4	Architectural Dimensions	26
5	Metric Dimensions	31
6	Modular Coordination	35
7	Architectural Calculations	41
II	Reading Residential Plans
8	Light Framing	45
9	Floor Plans	68
10	Plot Plans	79
11	Roof Framing Plans	85
12	Elevations and Sections	93
13	Window Details	104
14	Door Details	113
15	Schedules	120
16	Stair Details	123
17	Fireplace and Chimney Details	129
18	Electrical Plans	137
19	Piping and Plumbing Plans	146
20	Heating and Air Conditioning Plans	153
21	Energy Conservation	166
22	Reading Residential Plans	170
III	Reading Commercial Plans
23	Timber Construction	175
24	Masonry Construction	183
25	Reinforced Concrete Construction	195
26	Structural Steel Construction	208
27	Fire Protection	216
28	Trusses	223
29	Glossary of Architectural and Computer Terms	234
30	Abbreviations	247
31	Construction Documents	252
32	Reading Commercial Plans	266
33	Career Opportunities in Architectural Fields	275
	Index	285
	Exercises	291
	Appendix	349
Figure 1.	Metric plot plan of the M residence
Figure 2.	Metric basement plan of the M residence
Figure 3.	Metric floor plan of the M. residence
Figure 4.	Metric front elevation of the M residence
Figure 5.	Metric rear elevation of the M residence
Figure 6.	Metric section A of the M residence
Figure 7.	Computer-generated plot plan of the Z Residence
Figure 8.	Floor plans of the Z residence
Figure 9.	Elevations of the Z residence
Figure 10.	Interior elevations of the Z residence
Figure 11.	Sections of the Z residence
Figure 12.	Computer-generated electrical plan and details of the Z residence
Figure 13.	Drawing No. 1. Index of the South Hills Office Building