This illustrated guide shows prospective home buyers just how easy it is to design homes to fit their exact needs and wants, while saving thousands of dollars in architectural fees. It covers choosing and using drafting tools, selecting energy-efficient materials, laying out rooms to maximize space, and more.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
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Not what I thought it would be,
By Robert D Hrenchir (Spring Hill, KS) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Be Your Own Architect (Paperback)
I ordered this book because I need to know things about how to design a home. I wanted specifics--how long of a span can you do with certain joists, what kind of supports do I need under the concrete; you get the idea. The book is much more about the theory of how you arrange the kitchen, what kind of windows you can use, etc. I was disappointed from the first chapter, where it recommends what kind of paper and t-square you need. I hope more people are using CAD than this author believes. The last chapter has advice on how to pick your architect. I thought the book was about being your own architect! The book was too general, and the title misleading.
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Great book. Clear, solid information in an easy to understand format.
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By Allan Moreno "Spidey" (Nicaragua) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Be Your Own Architect (Paperback)
This publication has a very easy-to-follow format, it depicts most of the considered architectural design parameters for residential houses. It needs to have more extent on what refers to bathroom planning, and have a more straightforward approach on what refers to (kitchen/bathroom) cabinetry planning. It does not provide complete information about windows and doors either.
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You don't have to be a trained draftsman to design your own home. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
quadruled paper, plot layout, final drawings, upper cabinets Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
First Floor Plan Fig, The Rough Drawings, Sub Floor New!
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You don't have to be a trained draftsman to design your own home. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
quadruled paper, plot layout, final drawings, upper cabinets Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
First Floor Plan Fig, The Rough Drawings, Sub Floor New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- The Building Plan Book: Complete Plans for 21 Affordable Homes by Ernie Bryant in Copyright, Front Matter, and page 196
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