Recommended Use: As a short introduction to Interior Design within an existing Architectural Design program or Family and Consumer Science Interior Design Program in grades 8-12 and Community college programs.
For a more comprehensive study of Interior Design please refer to the Fundamentals of Interior Design, a 500 plus page text that expounds on each subject in detail.
This will be published in 2008 by TEC and is written by the same authors.
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Grade Level: 7 through University
Engineering for Your Future
A broad introduction to engineering
$59.95
Students can not make an educated decision about what career to pursue without adequate information. This Comprehensive Version from our EYF Series provides a broad introduction to the study and practice of engineering. In addition to presenting vital information, we have made it interesting and easy to read.
List Price $59.95
New Fifth Edition.
paperback,
7" x 10", 590 pgs, ISBN 978-1-881018-86-5
391-2010
Grade Level: 7 through University
Engineering for Your Future
A Brief Student's Guide to Engineering
$29.95
An ideal short text or supplemental resource
Students can not make an educated decision about what career to pursue without adequate information. This Brief Student's Guide from our EYF Series provides a broad introduction to the study and practice of engineering. In addition to presenting vital information, we have made it interesting and easy to read.
List Price $29.95
New 2nd Edition. paperback,
7" x 10", approx. 250 pgs, ISBN 978-1-881018-96-4
(1-881018-96-2).
391-2021
Grade Level: 7 through University
Engineering for Your Future
A Project Based Introduction to Engineering
$69.95
A hands-on, project and activity-based introduction to engineering. Standards-Based (math, science, technology, ASEE standards). Hardcover version for high schools. The unique and extensive incorporation of hands-on projects and activities in this new version differentiates it from other introduction to engineering texts on the market. All projects and activities are designed to cover national standards for math, science, technology, and ASEE standards. Click here for National STEM Standards correlation document.
Student Price $69.95
New Second Edition
Authors: Gomez, Oakes, Leone
Hardcover, 473 pgs, color photos throughout
ISBN 978-1-881018-82-7
(1-881018-82-2).
391-2019
Grade Level: 7 through University
Engineering for Your Future
Survey of Engineering
$49.95
Brand new textbook available from Great Lakes Press!
$49.95
200 pages, full color photos throughout
ISBN 978-1-881018-31-5
(1-881018-31-8).
391-2020
Grade Level: 7 through University
Fundamentals of Architectural Design Textbook Suite
Special Price!
$99.95
by Paul Ross Wallach
NEW! We understand how critical it is to have the curriculum tools you need to be effective in your classroom. We have put together, with author Paul Ross Wallach, the ultimate Architectural Textbook Suite for Architectural CAD. The Suite includes three textbooks and a companion CD:
Fundamentals of Architectural DesignClassroom Text
Fundamentals of Architectural DesignInstructors Guide
Fundamentals of Architectural Design Instructors Guide Companion CD with Lesson Plans for 30 units, Classroom Handouts, and Testing Questions and Answers for Each Unit!
Architectural Classroom Workbook - freehand sketching skills for the Fundamentals of Architectural Design Classroom Text
This Suite covers everything you and your students need to teach and learn all of the fundamentals of Architectural CAD and beyond. The Instructor's Guide leads you through the Classroom Text while the unique Architectural Workbook provides your students with the freehand sketching skills that are required in the architectural field. Call for pricing on 10 and 20 classroom sets!
Suitable for teaching with any CAD system!
Item 322-1026BN
Grade Level: 9 through University
Fundamentals of Architectural Design
$49.95
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.
Adopted by the state of Utah for their Architectural Drafting course!
Engineering Your Future, An Introduction to Engineering
$44.95
By Drs. William Oakes, Les Leone and Craig Gunn. You can’t make an educated decision about what career to pursue without adequate information. Engineering your Future endeavors to give you a broad introduction to the study and practice of engineering. This text contains examples within each chapter and assignments afterwards. The assignments include a collection of numerical, writing, and hands-on exercises. The goal is to encourage students to become familiar with the material being presented and, in some cases, to do further exploration. The many topics included allow for a wide latitude in course development. It is recommended as an excellent reference for engineering and degree programs. Includes FREE CADKEY software! 560 pages.
Engineering Your Future, An Introduction to Engineering - A Problem-Oriented Approach
$39.95
By Drs. William Oakes, Les Leone and Craig Gunn. The Problem-Oriented Version of the “EYF” series is perfect for a course that takes a technical approach to introducing engineering. The primary objective of the authors in developing this book is to provide a text that allows a wide variety of material. The many topics included allow for a wide latitude in course development. The text contains examples within each chapter and assignments afterwards. The assignments include a collection of numerical, writing, and hands-on exercises. The goal is to encourage students to become familiar with the material being presented and, in some cases, to do further exploration. In addition to presenting vital information, it is interesting and easy to read! Includes FREE CADKEY software! Over 430 pages!
Engineering Your Future, An Introduction to Engineering – A Short Course
$34.95
By Drs. William Oakes, Les Leone and Craig Gunn. This Short Course Version of the Engineering Your Future text is a streamlined version of the Comprehensive Version (listed above). It is ideal for an introductory course to engineering. The text contains examples within each chapter and assignments afterwards. The assignments include a collection of numerical, writing, and hands-on exercises. It introduces students to a design methodology that can be used in subsequent design courses and exposes students to the technical challenges, problems, and functions of engineering. The goal is to encourage students to become more familiar with the material being presented and, in some cases, to do further exploration. Over 300 pages!
NEW for Version 10!Architectural Design Presentations is a textbook, workbook, and reference manual all in one volume. It includes all of the information and procedures required to create a three-dimensional design model, but also includes the fundamentals of residential construction, guidelines and standards for residential design, and the concepts behind various types of technical drawings. Step-by-step instructions guide the learner through a series of realistic activities that create a three-dimensional computer model of a two-story, three-bedroom, single-family home of approximately 2,500 square feet. It also includes instructions for creating, from that model, line drawings and color renderings for design presentations. Most of the activities include no more than ten steps and allow the learner to choose from multiple options resulting in a customized design and a model and drawings that are unique. 338 pages.
Features incorporated in this book include:
Residential design, construction, and computer-assisted drawing are taught through realistic activities.
Large projects are divided into smaller activities that yield quick results and build enthusiasm and confidence.
Screen images illustrate exactly what the design model should look like as it is completed.
Information and procedures are so complete that the learner should not need to seek help from other sources.
All activities yield results that are of professional quality.
Built-in flexibility provides opportunities for the learner to modify the basic design with his or her own creative ideas.
Chapters include goals and vocabulary with definitions blended directly within the text.
Included in the tutorial are clear and complete directions for creating a variety of popular architectural objects and features
Application of Chief Architect 10 to Fundamentals of Architectural Design Text
$29.95
by Paul Ross Wallach
NEW! The ability to quickly record design ideas in architecture is critical for advancement in an architectural career. This workbook will develop one's use of freehand sketching skills. Design exercises are related to the content of each unit in the Fundamentals of Architectural Design text. The exercises range from very simple, which may be quickly completed, to exercises that require prolong study and drawing skills. The design exercises do not have a single solution. Each design will vary according to the designer and the client's needs and wants. 192 Pages; Spiral Bound.
Exploring Residential Home Design Using Chief Architect
$43.95
by Dr. Leonard O. Nasman
NEW for Version 10! Exploring Residential Home Design Using Chief Architect® introduces the fundamental concepts needed to create 3D models of architectural designs. The process includes creating walls; adding doors and windows; building roofs and foundations; adding stairs and framing members; installing interior fixtures, appliances, and accessories; selecting materials and textures for objects; and creating dimensioned plans, elevations, and rendered views of the design. The book is a series of projects to help new users explore and appreciate 3D architectural design and drawing. The Version 10 Edition has a new advanced use chapter covering: 3D terrains, interface modification, adding and creating CAD details, and more! 192 Pages.
Includes a Student Seat PLUS Exploring Residential Home Design Using Chief Architect Only $219!
Item 910-4559
EDUCATIONAL BUNDLE
Includes a Single Faculty Classroom Seat PLUS Exploring Residential Home Design Using Chief Architect Only $385!
Introducing Chief Architect 10: A Design Build Activity by Tech Ed Concepts, Inc.
$13.95
by Dr. Leonard O. Nasman
NEW for Version 10! This new project, Ferd’s Cottage, is designed to introduce you to the Chief Architect® user interface. Chief Architect® contains a large variety of powerful tools for creating architectural designs. Some users can become overwhelmed by the variety and complexity of the functions that are available in the program. Remember, however, that you do not have to know everything about the program before you can start creating useful designs; and this quick introduction is an excellent tool to do just that! You will learn how to create walls, adjust wall dimensions, change material specifications, place doors, windows and furniture and adjust their specifications. You will do more architectural design and drawing in one hour with Chief Architect than you could do with traditional drawing tools in several days! 44 pages.
Item 340-0010
Grade Level: 9 through University
Available for Chief Architect Versions 9.5 and 10!
Architectural Presentation Rendering Using Chief Architect
$43.95
by Mike Slosar
NEW! Working through the series of drawing files on the included CD-ROM, this text teaches 5 modules: Render Views; Adjusting the Camera; Material Design; Material Application; Lighting; Raytrace Rendering and more! Each module includes learning objectives and student assessments; there is also a full glossary of terms for vocabulary reinforcement. This text is a must have for any serious architectural design classroom! The CD-ROM also features a VRML viewer and a series of pre-drawn files that enable you and your students to immediately explore in detail the rendering, raytracing and VRML walkthrough abilities of Chief Architect! 130 Pages; Spiral Bound.
Includes a Student Seat PLUS Architectural Presentation Rendering Using Chief Architect Only $219!
Item 910-4561
EDUCATIONAL BUNDLE
Includes a Single Faculty Classroom Seat PLUS Architectural Presentation Rendering Using Chief Architect Only $395!
Chief Architect 10 Tutorial Workbook for Fundamentals of Architectural Design Text
$24.95
Bundled with Fundamentals of Architectural Design Text
$64.95
By Paul Ross Wallach.
Designing and drawing architectural blocks such as walls, windows, doors, stairs, furniture, and other construction features with Chief Architect is fast and easy. Each unit's reading and tutorial project will take an average student about one class period to complete.
This workbook provides the essential supplemental CAD activities you need in your classroom. Using this guided learning process, students will learn the foundations of architectural design and how to operate the Chief Architect 10 software simultaneously!
This workbook can be used in conjunction with The Fundamentals of Architectural Design reference textbook! Fundamentals of Architectural Design covers the basics and this Tutorial Workbook puts them into practice. Purchase together & spend only $64.95! That’s a 20% savings on the BEST reference package you can buy!
Bundled with Fundamentals of Architectural Design Text
Version 9.5 and 9 Textbooks
Exploring Residential Home Design Using Chief Architect Version 9.5
$43.95
By Dr. Leonard O. Nasman.
This textbook is designed to introduce Chief Architect to new users, and to introduce architectural CAD through the use of Chief Architect software. Divided into a series of projects, this text was developed t help new users explore and appreciate three-dimensional architectural design and drawing. You will learn the fundamental concepts needed to create 3D models of architectural designs including: creating walls; adding doors and windows; building roofs and foundations; adding stairs and framing members; installing interior fixtures, appliances, and accessories; creating dimensioned plans and more!
A Design Build Activity from Tech Ed Concepts, Inc.
$12.95
By Dr. Leonard O. Nasman.
This project is designed to introduce the Chief Architect user interface. To help new users get started with Chief Architect as quickly as possible, this project focuses on creating one simple room house called "Ferd's Stuga." You will learn how to create walls, adjust wall dimensions, and change material specifications, place doors, windows and furniture and adjust their specifications. You will do more architectural design and drawing in one hour with Chief Architect than you could do with traditional drawing tools in several days!
Note: A table of contents is not available for this text.
Chief Architect 9.5 Tutorial Workbook for Fundamentals of Architectural Design Text
$24.95
Bundled with Fundamentals of Architectural Design Text
$64.95
By Paul Ross Wallach.
Designing and drawing architectural blocks such as walls, windows, doors, stairs, furniture, and other construction features with Chief Architect is fast and easy. Each unit's reading and tutorial project will take an average student about one class period to complete.
This workbook provides the essential supplemental CAD activities you need in your classroom. Using this guided learning process, students will learn the foundations of architectural design and how to operate the Chief Architect 9.5 software simultaneously!
This workbook can be used in conjunction with The Fundamentals of Architectural Design reference textbook! Fundamentals of Architectural Design covers the basics and this Tutorial Workbook puts them into practice. Purchase together & spend only $64.95! That’s a 20% savings on the BEST reference package you can buy!
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