BASICS is a new series of books designed for architecture students and young professionals. The BASICS books reinforce the key design and construction concepts necessary for practitioners for the duration of their careers in architecture. Organized in individual volumes, the first modules of BASICS are specifically addressed to those just beginning their studies. The series begins with two titles each that cover the three most basic subjects confronting the beginning student: design, the fundamentals of presentation, and construction. The authors do more than merely bring together field-specific information'they present it in a userfriendly manner that is certain to challenge and enlighten all students of architecture.
Technical Drawing deals with the representation of plans throughout all phases of an architectural project. For students, the primary focus is on the development and methodical construction of a technical drawing. Every type of plan'from site plan and preliminary drawings to design and detail plans'is presented. Detailed instruction on the components of the floor plan, section, elevation, and detail are included along with examples demonstrating the correct usage of line width, dimensioning, hatching, and symbols