The Graphic Standards Guide to Architectural Finishes

The Graphic Standards Guide to Architectural Finishes: Using MASTERSPEC to Evaluate, Select, and Specify Materials
Publisher: Wiley | ISBN: 0471227668 | edition 2002

Based on research culled by Architectural Computer Services, Inc. (ARCOM), this book presents objective, in-depth specification information representing material from hundreds of standards and manufacturing organizations. A non-manufacturer source of comparative building product information, this book is invaluable for choosing the best finish materials to meet varying project goals such as affordability, environmental concerns, fire- or water-resistance, and aesthetics.

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Architectural Graphic Standards

Architectural Graphic Standards CD-ROM v.3.0
Wiley (April 3, 2000) | 0471382892 | 637 MB

An update of the award-winning CD that lets designers actually use the details of building materials, components, and systems from Architectural Graphic Standards in real working CAD drawings. It also provides links with industry Web sites, letting users quickly track down crucial information such as material specifications, industry databases, and references.

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The Green Studio Handbook: Environmental Strategies for Schematic Design

The Green Studio Handbook: Environmental Strategies for Schematic Design
Architectural Press; 1 edition | December 26, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0750680229 | 392 pages

With more and more clients and architecture schools demanding 'green' design, both student and professional architects need to get up to speed quickly with the vast range of techniques in this fast moving area.This extensive and user-friendly handbook presents practical guidelines for applying environmental strategies during the schematic design of green buildings. For each strategy, the book provides: brief descriptions of principles and concepts, step-by-step approaches for integrating technologies into the early stages of design, annotated tables and charts to assist with preliminary design sizing, key issues to be aware of when implementing a given strategy, and references to the most recent international standards and rating systems, guidelines, and internet resources.

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Building Envelope and Interior Finishes Databook

Building Envelope and Interior Finishes Databook
by Sidney M. Levy
McGraw-Hill Professional | 2000 | ISBN: 0071360220 | Pages: 752 | PDF | Size: 32,5 MB

A one-stop resource for residential or commercial construction projects, Construction Building Envelope and Interior Finishes Databook gives you instant access to hundreds of tables, specifications, charts, diagrams, and illustrations covering materials and components most frequently used on a typical job.

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Working Drawings Handbook, 4 Edition

Keith Styles, Andrew Bichard, "Working Drawings Handbook, 4 Edition"
Archit..l Press | 2004 | ISBN: 0750663723 | 176 pages |

Covering every aspect of drawing preparation, both manual and computer-aided, this comprehensive manual is an essential tool for students, architects and architectural technologists. Showing what information is required on each type of document, how drawings relate to specifications, and how to organize and document your work, this handbook presents a fully illustrated guide to all the key methods and techniques.

Thoroughly revised and redesigned, this fourth edition has brand new computer-generated drawings throughout and is updated to cover all aspects of computer use in the modern building design process.
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"a handy manual showing how to produce clear and effective working drawings" RIBA Journal

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Time-Saver Standards for Building Types (repost)

Joseph de Chiara, John Callender
Time-Saver Standards for Building Types (2nd Edition)
McGrow-Hill | 1987 | ISBN: 007099076X | 1297 pages | PDF | 166 Mb

Save time with topic-by-topic guide to building standards. The only comprehensive reference to all building types, Time-Saver Standards for Building Types is loaded with all the essential design criteria and standards you need to prepare preliminary designs, execute programming requirements, and analyze the functions and uses of a building. Authors Joseph DeChiara and John Callender focus on topical issues of rehabilitation, change of use, preservation, accessibility, energy conservation, and environmental regulations.

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Ernst and Peter Neufert: Architects' Data [2002]

Ernst and Peter Neufert: Architects' Data [2002]
English | ISBN-10: 0632057718 | Publisher: Blackwell Publishing Professional

Architects' Data provides an essential reference for the initial design and planning of a building project. Organised largely by building type, and with over 6000 diagrams, it provides a mass of data on spatial requirements and also covers planning criteria and considerations of function and siting. Most illustrations are dimensioned and each building type includes plans, sections, site layouts and design details. There are substantial new sections on:

· building components
· services
· heating
· lighting
· thermal and sound insulation
· fire protection
· designing for the disabled

An extensive bibliography and a detailed set of metric/imperial conversion tables are included.
Since it was first published in Germany in 1936, Ernst Neufert's handbook has been progressively revised and updated through 35 editions and many translations. This Third Edition of the English language version has been revised for the first time in 20 years and completely reworked, with 40% more material, to provide a major new edition for an international readership.

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Time-Saver Standards for Interior Design and Space Planning

Time-Saver Standards for Interior Design and Space Planning
By Julius Panero, Martin Zelnik, Joseph De Chiara
Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill 1991 | 100 Pages | ISBN: 0070162999 | PDF | 107 MB

At Last--A Time-Saver Standard for Interior Design. Free up time for creativity with this all-in-one guide to hour- and money-saving interior design shortcuts, plus thousands of pieces of well-organized information to make your job easier. Time-Saver Standards for Interior Design and Space Planning makes decision-making simple--and implementation even easier. In this book's jam-packed 1000 pages, you'll get: guides to choosing colors, furnitures, and lighting; top-scale drawings from top designers; dozens of usable details; list of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical options; plantscaping and signage choices; data for both residential and commercial structures; layouts and clearance 1200 illustration; and much, much more.

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Time-Saver Standards for Landscape Architecture

Charles Harris, Nicholas Dines, "Time-Saver Standards for Landscape Architecture"
McGraw-Hill Professional | ISBN: 0070170274 | 1997-11-01

Newly designed and containing a full 40 percent completely new content, Time-Saver Standards for Landscape Architecture, Second Edition, continues to be the most complete source of site design and construction standards and data. It is fully metric, to meet Federal and International requirements. It features increased coverage of: Site storm water "best management" practices · New urban tree planting and xeriscape concepts · Earth retaining structures and pavement design · Land reclamation, including soil and vegetation restoration · Metric site layout practices, including recreation facilities · Energy and resource conservation · Natural processes and site construction procedures · New expanded construction details · Simplified construction materials data. Over 50 sections provide concise tables, checklists, "Key Point" text summaries, and illustrations to provide an invaluable information resource for offices and classrooms throughout the world.

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Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Design Data

"Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Design Data"
Mcgraw-Hill | 7th edition | 1997 | ISBN: 0070685061 | 1072 pages

The standard reference in architecture and building construction, this Seventh Edition has been completely rewritten and revised with new contributions by over eighty world authorities and specialists. Now in a convenient single volume, it reflects essential changes and new knowledge in the field of architecture since the last edition 15 years ago. Part I contains new reference articles on the fundamentals of architecture and design. Part II contains design data on all aspects of architectural design and building construction, including substructure, superstructure, building shell, interiors, and services, and is formatted according to the Uniformat II classification system. First published in 1946, McGraw-Hill's Time-Saver Standards is one of the world's most widely consulted and respected references on architectural design and building construction fundamentals and data.

An important edition of an architectural classic. A ``knowledge guide'--a comprehensive overview of the fundamental knowledge and technology required for exemplary architectural practice. The standard reference for every professional and student in architecture and building construction, this Seventh Edition is completely rewritten and revised with new contributions by over eighty world authorities and specialists. This convenient single volume reflects the essential changes and new knowledge in the field of architecture since the last edition 15 years ago. Part I contains reference articles on fundamentals of architecture and design, including universal and Accessible design, architectural ethics, bioclimatic design, daylighting, environmentally responsible design, indoor air quality, acoustics, construction material technology, intelligently building systems, economics and life cycle costing, specifications, design-build, building commissioning, and building performance evaluation. Part II contains design data on all aspects of architectural design and building construction, including substructure, superstructure, building shell, interiors, and services. This section is formatted according to the Uniformat II classification system, providing a logical way for architects to access information for preliminary design and specification by building component, assembly, and place in the system of contruction. The Appendix includes tables and references, classic reference articles from former editions of Time-Saver Standards, and an introduction and complete reference to metrification and SI units of measurement.

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