evergreen Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I would like to know where it is I can find drafting standards/conventions. Been wing'n for a while, but would like to get on board. I would imagine, there are national standards and maybe by state, not sure. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks - Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcaffee Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 http://www.amazon.com/Architectural-Standards-American-Institute-Architects/dp/0471700916/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1455384956&sr=8-6&keywords=graphic+design+standards and http://www.amazon.com/Interior-Graphic-Standards-Kelsey-Kruse/dp/047140568X/ref=mt_hardcover?_encoding=UTF8&me= and http://www.amazon.com/Building-Codes-Illustrated-Understanding-International/dp/0470903570/ref=pd_sim_14_7?ie=UTF8&dpID=51WViebANNL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR122%2C160_&refRID=0MEVVX0247XSWGYJTRXP and http://www.amazon.com/Building-Construction-Illustrated-Francis-Ching/dp/1118458346/ref=pd_bxgy_14_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0N54JC9Y4VXDPAWEQA4R or go to school/intern/work for 2, 4, or 6 years to learn the trade, like many do. jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerMaster86 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 My boss, who is a licensed contractor, wanted to learn how to draw up construction documents for his business in CADD. Roughly ten years ago, he decided to take a few classes at a local community college. So even if a person didn't want to have to take a whole 2 year architectural drafting program, it is possible to take just a few classes. Even taking a few select classes in an architectural drafting program at a community college or trade school would provide a person with a certain amount of knowledge of architectural drafting and design standards. I would definitely recommended taking some architectural drafting classes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmejerry Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Maybe this might help. https://www.nationalcadstandard.org/ncs6/content.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAWZILLA Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I would try to get a job, or side job ,under someone experienced. That's the only fast track of learning, I know of . A lot of times schooling just teaches you a lot of things you really don't need(The long road) unless ,of course, you want to become an licensed Architect, then the schooling is needed. Your contractor boss should enlighten you about construction methods though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evergreen Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 A lot of good advice...thanks everybody! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbuttery Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 start with this book http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0471395404/ref=sr_1_2_twi_har_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1455392256&sr=8-2&keywords=wakita+working+drawings or the newest version; http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0470618159/ref=sr_1_1_twi_har_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1455392256&sr=8-1&keywords=wakita+working+drawings also check these out: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=ching+working+drawings I buy the used books sometimes an older edition for cheap then if I really like the book I'll buy the lastest edition take classes at local community college surf the internet for tutorials learn learn learn - never stop learning Lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesmith Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 my favorite is Architectural Graphic Standards... I still have my 7th edition... now I think it is the current 11th edition http://www.amazon.com/Architectural-Graphic-Standards-11th-Edition/dp/0471700916 another great reference is my "Time Saver Standards"... my edition is the 4th...think the current one is the 8th http://www.amazon.com/Time-Saver-Standards-Architectural-Design/dp/0071432051 I learned with paper , rule, triangle and pencil... don't know what the schools teach for basics anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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