Residential Design Using AutoCAD

Duration: 24 hours

Description: Get a basic introduction to AutoCAD and then begin a house floor plan. Using step-by-step tutorial lessons, the residential project is followed through to create elevations, sections, details, etc. Throughout the project, new AuotCAD commands are covered at the appropriate time. Focus is placed on the most essential part of a command rather than on exhaustive review of ever sub-feature of a particular command.

Objective: Students learn to use the features of AutoCAD for residential design.

Course Content:

Getting Started with AutoCAD 2004

The Basics

· Lines, Shapes, Snaps, Tools, Annotations, Printing

Drawing Architectural Objects

· Rectilinear Objects

· Objects with Curves

· Using Layers

Residential Project: Floor Plans

· Walls, Doors, Windows

· Annotation and Dimensions

· Fireplaces, Stairways, Porches, Garage Steps

Residential Project: Exterior Elevations

· Elevation Outlines

· Windows

· Doors

· Chimney, Railing and Siding

Residential Project: Sections

· Building Sections

· Typical Wall Section

· Adding Annotation to the Wall Section

Residential Project: Plan Layout & Interior Elevations

· Bathroom Layout & Elevation

· Adding Furnishings to the Floor Plan

· Using Tool Palettes

Residential Project: Sheet Setup & Plotting

· Lineweights

· Sheet Setup

· Plotting