September 24, 2010
Free is a word that is tossed around so much now online that it really doesn’t have any real meaning. In my personal opinion from what I’ve dealt with when it comes to “Free Stuff” is there is always some kind of catch that actually takes the meaning of free away from it. One good [...]
Posted in 3D Models, CAD, Drafting, Free CAD Stuff |
September 24, 2010
CAD drafting is not so new that no one realizes what it is, but a lot of people still have no idea. If your one of these unlucky people CAD is doing drafting work on Architecture, Mechanical parts for engineering, roads and bridges within the Civil field, and other designs with computer software. CAD represents [...]
Posted in 3D Models, Blueprints, CAD |
September 23, 2010
Accessibility to the bathroom is important in a floor plan. If there is only one bath for all the bedrooms, locate the door in a hall common to all the bedrooms. One should not be required to go though another room to reach the bathroom. Bathroom doors are ordinarily not as wide as bedroom doors. [...]
Posted in Architecture, Blueprints, Drafting |
September 23, 2010
Bathroom fixtures vary in all sorts of different sizes. For example, regular bathtubs range in size from 54 to 72 inches long and 28 to 32 inches wide. The most common size is 30” to 60”. It is accepted practice to install a shower above the tub. This provides the convenience of both and does [...]
Posted in Architecture, Blueprints, Drafting |
September 23, 2010
For years designers have emphasized the importance of location baths close together and near the kitchen to reduce cost. Granted, the cost will be less if baths share a common wall or are placed above or below one another. However, this is a rather minor consideration compared to convincing and function. It is desirable to [...]
Posted in Architecture |
September 23, 2010
Small bathrooms are a thing of the past now, and modern homes today have much larger, brighter and more functional bathrooms. They also have more bathrooms than were used in the past. All homes require at least one bathroom, most modern homes have one and one half or more. Ideally, every bedroom should have its [...]
Posted in Architecture |
September 22, 2010
The science of mechanics teats and deals with motion, forces, and all the effects of forces on the bodies upon which they act. Applied engineering mechanics concerns itself mainly with applications of the principles of mechanics to the solution of problems commonly met within the field of engineering practice. Mechanics is generally divided into two [...]
Posted in CAD, Lessons, Mechanical |
September 22, 2010
Custom 2D and 3D CAD Companies are in a whole other realm of the CAD drafting design and 3D Modeling field. Most CAD Services are limited to two maybe three areas of expertise, and this restrains them from thinking outside of the box. When doing Custom drafting and design work the designer must spend extra [...]
Posted in Architecture, Blueprints, CAD, Drafting, Inventions, Prototypes |
September 20, 2010
When your planning to design a floor plan for a new home it’s the most exciting part of the design process in Architecture. Most people have a “Dream Home” they have thought about for years and hope to build some day. People invest hours upon hours looking and sorting through magazines to get ideas for [...]
Posted in Architecture, CAD |
September 19, 2010
In the industry of CAD or Computer Aided Drafting and Design you have two different types of Designer. The first type works in a very specific fields such as Architecture, or Engineering and they repeatedly Draft a Blueprint that‘s been prepared for them by the head Architect or Engineer. The second type of CAD Designer [...]
Posted in 3D Models, CAD |
September 9, 2010
eLine Design has Dedicated Part of their Site to Creating a Free Dofollow Directory for sites in the Design Field. This Design Directory covers everything from Architects, Mechanical Designers, Engineers, or anyone else in any design field imaginable. This new directory will also contain sites dedicated to CAD and 3D Modeling in particular. If you [...]
Tags: 3D Modeling, Architecture, Directories, Graphic Design, Technology
Posted in CAD |
September 4, 2010
The Architectural Garrison Design An attractive house that includes a number of special features is a modern presentation for the traditional Garrison. A distinguishing feature is the overhanging second story. This construction technique includes a number of advantages. First the separate corner post on each floor make it possible to use shorter, stronger posts. Secondly [...]
Tags: Architecture, CAD, Design, Drafting, Floor Plans, local drafters, Two Story
Posted in Architecture, Drafting, Lessons |
September 4, 2010
Your Local Brevard Florida and Nationwide CAD Drafting, 3D Modeling, Architectural, Mechanical, Machine, Electrical, Civil, Inventions, Prototypes and All Drafting and CAD related Fields Professionals Brevard Florida is one of the most interesting places within the United States. When someone normally hires a firm to do CAD work whether Architectural, Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Machine [...]
Tags: CAD, Drafting, Local
Posted in 3D Models, Architecture, Blueprints, Drafting, Free CAD Stuff, Green Design, Inventions, Lessons, Mechanical, Prototypes |
September 4, 2010
The Two Story Architectural Design Compared to the ranch and one and one half story houses, the two story house is more economical to build. This may be built with or without a basement. It requires a smaller lot and has a small roof and foundation area compared to interior space of most other designs. [...]
Tags: Two Story
Posted in Architecture, CAD, Drafting, Green Design, Lessons |
September 4, 2010
Architecture has advanced over the years and the days of the drafting table are over and the computer with CAD software has taken it’s place. The one and one half story house that is sometimes called the Cape Cod is essentially one story with a steeper roof which allows for expansion of the attic. Dormers [...]
Posted in 3D Models, Architecture, CAD, Drafting, Lessons |
September 4, 2010
CAD Software Designed this Architectural 3D Model before it was Built There are basically three variations of the split level design: the side by side, the front to back, and the back to front. Lots sloping from the left or right are suited for the side by side design. This design places the living area [...]
Tags: 3D Modeling, Architecture
Posted in 3D Models, Architecture, Blueprints, CAD, Drafting, Lessons |
September 4, 2010
The split level was conceived for the sloping or hilly lot. It takes advantage of what might otherwise prove to be a troublesome difference in elevation and uses it to advantage. As a general rule, a split level should not be built on a flat lot. Mounding up soil in front of the high section [...]
Posted in 3D Models, Architecture, Blueprints, CAD, Drafting, Free CAD Stuff, Lessons |
September 4, 2010
Architects today use CAD to design the floor plans of houses which allows them much more freedom and tools during the design process. CAD simplifies the design by giving the architect a wide array of tools to help with the design. A residential home designer or architect has basically four designs to choose from: the [...]
Tags: Architecture
Posted in Architecture, Blueprints, CAD, Drafting |
September 4, 2010
What’s CAD and CAD Software? If you’re a person that deals in any kind of design business I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase CAD somewhere or have seen it in some sort of literature. The letters in CAD have a special meaning that is known as Computer Aided Design or Drafting. This is basically designing [...]
Tags: CAD
Posted in 3D Models, Architecture, Blueprints, CAD, Drafting, Lessons, Mechanical |
September 4, 2010
Online CAD Drafting Companies Just One Click Away! After several years within the CAD drafting field, and working mostly for local companies I realized that the internet had opened a world for CAD drafting companies, and that it needed to be tapped into. There is only so much business a company can get from it’s [...]
Tags: loca, online CAD
Posted in 3D Models, Blueprints, CAD, Drafting, Inventions, Lessons |
September 4, 2010
To understand what a paper(blueprints) to CAD conversion is you must first understand what CAD is. These three letters represent Computer Aided Design or Drafting. In the past about ten or more years ago the main form of technical drawing or drafting was done with several different instruments that would perform task like measuring, creating [...]
Tags: Blueprints
Posted in 3D Models, Architecture, Blueprints, CAD, Drafting, Lessons |
September 4, 2010
To start off with we need to explain what CAD is if you don’t already know. Years ago before everyone had a PC or personal computer, drafting was done with a drafting table and a number of other instruments like the ruler, compass, and T-square. Since technology has spread, so have the techniques we use [...]
Tags: local drafters, online CAD
Posted in 3D Models, CAD, Drafting |