In an age dominated by computers, in which even drawing has come to be seen as a computer skill, it is vitally important for architects to master the essentials of their trade. This book in the Construction and Design Manual series therefore highlights drawing as a manual skill and thus provides vital background, for CAD users. Fifteen acknowledged international practices present drawings done by hand and explain the techniques used in them. A detailed introduction to traditional architectural drawing provides information on the essential regulations. The standard reference for all issues related to architectural drawing and presentation

• Introduction
• Klaus Jan Philipp: a brief history of architectural drawing
• Augusto Romano Burelli: Architecture for keyboard instrument only
• Historical architectural drawings
• Hans-Dieter Nagelke: Collecting architectural drawings
• Sketches
• Natascha Meuser: School of perception
• Sketches and architectural drawings
• Technical drawings
• Fabio Schillaci: Methods and techniques
• Scales and paper sizes