The Architect's Guide to the U.S. National CAD Standard

A definitive user's guide to the U.S. National CAD Standard The Architect's Guide to the U.S. National CAD Standard helps make the National CAD Standard (NCS) more accessible to architects by presenting: * Clear and succinct explanations of concepts and options in the NCS * A step-by-step approach to seamlessly implement standardized drawings in any size firm * Successful strategies design firms can use to best take advantage of the NCS requirements The Architect's Guide to the U.S. National CAD Standard presents an informative overview of the NCS, including illustrations and frequently asked questions. It shows architects how to minimize immediate costs and downtime, how to reap immediate benefits, and how best to learn the system at an individualized pace. Used side by side with the Standard, this authoritative guide offers helpful insight into how the NCS is likely to be interpreted and presents a variety of available options for meeting the standardization requirements. Interior designers, construction managers, urban planners, as well as owners, engineers, and facility managers will also find this authoritative reference to be invaluable!

About This Book xi Acknowledgments xiii Introduction 1 1 Drawing Set Organization 13 2 Sheet Organization 25 3 Schedules 45 4 Drafting Conventions 63 5 Terms and Abbreviations 71 6 Symbols 81 7 Notations 89 8 Code Conventions 115 9 AIA CAD Layer Guidelines 127 10 Plotting Guidelines 137 11 Implementation 147 Appendix A: List of Sheets: Example for Level 1 Discipline Designators 159 Appendix B: List of Sheets: Example for Level 2 Discipline Designators 165 Appendix C: Sheet Keynote Office Master: Example for Architectural Sheets 171 Appendix D: Reference Keynote Office Master: Example for Architectural Sheets 173 Appendix E: Sample CAD Layer Names for Architectural Sheets 215 Appendix F: Supplement to AIA Document G612-2001: Owner’s Instructions to the Architect for Construction Drawing Standards–Part D 217 Glossary 223 Bibliography 237 Index 239