Title: Design a wall section.
Course: Drafting, Advanced (21102-IV) > Section: Performing Architectural Drafting and Design Operations with Extensive Use of CADD

Design should include freehand sketches and consultation of architectural product catalogs. The designer must consider building code guidelines and make decisions regarding

- footing and wall size for the foundation wall
- ceiling height for the crawl space or basement
- floor framing design
- type of subflooring and finished flooring
- wall framing design
- interior wall and ceiling materials
- wall, floor, and roof insulation
- roofing system design, including rafter and ceiling joist construction, truss design, and slopes and pitches
- roofing materials, including types of sheathing and shingles
- cornice and guttering design
- exterior siding materials.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does a steep roof slope affect water drainage? A shallow slope?
- What considerations should influence the choice and amount of insulation?
- What are some consequences of a poorly designed floor framing in relation to the construction of a structure?