Real Working Drawings: DIY House Plans using Free Software, Monolithic Dome Edition - Paperback

by Robert Bissett (Author)

Takes the reader through all the stages required to produce a functional and attractive set of working drawings. The prospective home owner will learn how to start with a pencil-drawn floor plan, build a 3D computer model and produce and publish a complete set of house plans. Working with the structural engineer, plan reviewer and contractor is covered, as well. The entire process can be accomplished on a home computer with free software available on the internet saving thousands of dollars. The focus here is on the innovative Monolithic dome, but the method described will work for any style of construction. A companion website provides additional information, links and color versions of many of the images found in the book.

Author Biography

Robert Bissett has been specializing in Monolithic dome design for over ten years. He has a degree in architecture from Washington State University, Summa Cum Laude, 1975. He has a degree in science from the United States Air Force Academy, 1967. In 1972, after five years as a pilot, two in Viet Nam flying helicopters and Caribous, he earned his FAA Airline Transport Rating. When not designing domes, Bob is an artist, author, blogger and teacher. He did the design development and working drawings for Dome of a Home in Pensacola Beach, FL which survived hurricane Ivan and was the subject of a TV special. He also did the design development and working drawings for the largest, high-end dome home, forty thousand square feet on four floors, part of a five dome complex.