Course Description

Learn about the elements of the stair. Good practices and code considerations and how to utilize the stair tool to incorporate stairs into your designs.

Founder

Nando Moreno

Nando started his Architecture firm in 1986. 5 years later It expanded services to include Construction.  When Chief Architect first came out he latched on to it and never let go.  After tearing some hair out and as the software got better Nando swears by Chief and has taught his people how to use it.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    INTRODUCTION

    • End the frustration
  • 2

    ELEMENTS OF THE STAIR

    • video definitions for non English speaking students (Gringos can skip this)

    • Stair Part Definitions- for Non English Speaking Students

    • Stair definitions in Chief and in Practice

    • CODE ISSUES AND GOOD PRACTICE
  • 3

    STAIR DESIGN

    • Floor to Floor Height - get it right

    • Straight Run Stair with 9' ceiling default
  • 4

    SUMMARY and PDF - Stair Guidelines

    • Stair Summary

    • STAIR GUIDELINES PDF