Arch 261/661: Digital Construction Documents
Fall 2007

Instructor: Raj Parikh

Select any of the underlined words below to open the links:

• Click here to see the course syllabus, including course policies, assignments and NCARB skill list. **updated**
• Click here to see course calendar.**updated**

Required for class:

• Required text:  Building Construction Illustrated
• FREE Student version of ArchiCAD 11: 
  • get 30-day serial number sent to email address HERE 
  • download from AEC ftp site HERE  
  • you must follow the instructions to get the year long serial number!
  • for more information about download

DO NOT FORGET TO GET YOUR YEAR-LONG SERIAL NUMBER!!

Use this template for the project.

Click here to see details at Hollow metal frames 1, 2, 3. **updated**

 National CAD standard presentation

 Additional links:

• ArchiCAD website
• ArchiCAD discussion group
• MasterFormat divisions (for notebook)

Course description - ARCH261 Digital Construction Documents (3 cr.) Lecture. Familiarizes students with the layout and production of basic construction document sets and their production using digital media. Various computer programs will be used, with an emphasis on AutoCAD and other professional drafting systems typically used in the professional office environment.

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