The leading text on design communication, updated and expanded
Kitchen and Bath Design Presentation is the National Kitchen and Bath
Association's complete guide to preparing clear and accurate project
documents and plans. This updated second edition has been expanded to
include more information on hand drafting, specifications, and project
presentation, with additional CAD coverage featuring software programs
approved for the NKBA certification exams. This full-color guide
includes detailed information on the NKBA graphics and presentation
standards, plus extensive reference appendices including sample
documents, cabinet nomenclature, and metric conversions. Each chapter
includes a summary and review questions, and samples of NKBA drawings
throughout provide ample illustration of the techniques discussed.
Design presentation is the key communication between designer and
client, contractor, and supplier. Accuracy and precision are essential,
and mistakes can be costly in terms of both time and money. The National
Kitchen and Bath Association established the standard guidelines for
safe and effective kitchen planning, and Kitchen and Bath Design
Presentation provides a thorough breakdown of the NKBA standards in
design communication.
- Learn the secrets to accurate measurement with tips from the pros
- Master the art of hand drafting, and review the fundamentals of CAD
- Understand drafting conventions, dimensioning, and construction
planning
- Study the NKBA's graphics and presentation standards, including specs,
titling, copyright, and more
Comprehensive coverage and clear instruction make this book ideal for
CKD and CBD exam prep, and easy navigation and strong visual design make
it a useful reference for professionals needing to communicate their
vision. Designers must be skilled at translating idea to reality, and
Kitchen and Bath Design Presentation is the industry standard guide to
doing it right.
