Tech Ed Concepts, Inc. Announces New Textbook

Architectural Design Presentations Using Chief Architect Version 10 

Concord, NH, May 31, 2006 � Tech Ed Concepts, Inc. (TEC), a full-service 3D design and manufacturing technology provider for educators and students, announces the availability of a new architectural design textbook.

Architectural Design Presentations Using Chief Architect Version 10, by Donald A. Totter lists step-by-step instructions that guide the learner through a series of realistic activities for creating a three-dimensional computer model of a twostory, three-bedroom, single-family home of approximately 2,500 square feet. All of the activities are designed to be completed in one semester by high school students with no previous computer drawing experience. This book may also be used as an instructional manual for college students and professionals who want to quickly learn the fundamentals of the Chief Architect 10.

With its built-in flexibility, this book provides opportunities for the learner to expand far beyond the basic design to incorporate his or her own creative ideas. With screen images illustrating exactly what the design model should look like, the user can actually watch their creative ideas come to life. The chapters contained in the book include goals, to keep the user on track, and vocabulary with definitions blended directly within the text. 

Donald A. Totter earned a Bachelor of Science in Education and Master of Science in Education degrees from Northern Illinois University. He served as a full-time technical drawing teacher at Libertyville High School, Libertyville, Illinois for thirty-three years. During that time, he developed and taught introductory and advanced level courses in the areas of Architectural Drawing and Engineering Drawing.

He introduced three-dimensional computer assisted drawing to the LHS technical drawing program in 1983 and, in the years that followed, continuously expanded the use of CAD within the program. In 2002, Don retired from teaching and is currently involved in a second career as an author of CAD textbooks.

To view a sample chapter online, visit our website at: www.tecedu.com/products/textbooks/Chief_ArchitectTextbooks.shtml 

About Tech Ed Concepts, Inc.

Headquartered in Concord, NH and headed by President and CEO Richard Amarosa, TEC has provided services to educators in a variety of fields including engineering, design, manufacturing and architecture since it was established in 1987. TEC is the North American Academic Distributor of Best �In Class� KEYCREATOR�, DataCAD� and SURFCAM�. The company also offers Chief Architect�, DELMIA Virtual Digital Manufacturing software, Z Corp. 3D Printers, LaserPro� Laser Engravers, the TEC Cutting Edge Milling Center, and TEC Cutting Edge Turning Center. 

www.TECedu.com

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