Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions for creating a three-dimensional computer model of a one-story, two bedroom single family vacation home of approximately 1,400 square feet.  It also includes instructions for creating from that model line drawings and color renderings for design presentations.  The fundamentals of residential construction and design plus the basic concepts behind various types of technical drawings are also included.

The main activities within Architectural Design Presentations Using DataCAD 10 are designed to be completed by average high school students in one semester.  The book may also be used as an instructional manual for college students and professionals who want to learn the fundamentals of the DataCAD program.  No previous computer drawing experience is required to complete the activities. Over 350 pages.

Features incorporated into the book:

• Introductory architecture and computer-assisted drawing taught through realistic design and drawing activities that help the reader learn while completing them
• Large projects are divided into smaller activities that yield quick results and visible success
• Screen images that illustrate exactly what each drawing should look like as the steps are completed
• Activities that build enthusiasm and confidence, and yield professional quality results
• Built-in flexibility that provides opportunities for the reader to modify the basic design with his or her own creative ideas

• Chapters include goals and vocabulary with definitions blended directly within the text

By Michael R. Smith. This book supplements The Official DataCAD User’s Guide, Version 9 and brings it up to date with the new features and changes in DataCAD 10 while providing the instructor with a guide to the advanced features of DataCAD. Each section of the instructor guide has learning objectives, length of unit instruction, prerequisites, general notes, a correlation to The Official DataCAD User’s Guide text, a real world correlation, homework problems, review questions and more! A CD-ROM is also included to provide additional reference, instructional and training material. 75 pages.

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By Michael R. Smith. This book supplements The Official DataCAD User’s Guide, Version 9 and brings it up to date with the new features and changes in DataCAD 10 while providing the student with a guide to the advanced features of DataCAD. Each section of the student’s guide has learning objectives, a correlation to The Official DataCAD User’s Guide text, a body of program updates and training information, homework problems, review questions and more! A CD-ROM is also included to provide additional reference, instructional and training material. 200 pages.

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• DataCAD 10 Advanced Construction Drawing & Visualization Student’s Guide and Activities

• The Official DataCAD User’s Guide, Version 9

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By Paul Ross Wallach.  Teach the basic aspects of architectural design and drawing using theory and practice!  The text is comprised of 30 units of study, which are organized within 6 sections followed by activities to reinforce concepts.  The last two units have a full set of working drawings for a small home and potting shed, plus a comprehensive blueprint reading test.  This is a great addition to any middle school, high school or college classroom, looking for a short concise text covering architecture and architectural design.  Although this text is not based directly on the Chief Architect Software it is perfect for your architecture courses; TEC expects to publish a companion CAD activity workbook, using the Chief software, in the near future.