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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | | | | Most architectural standards references contain thousands of pages of details-overwhelmingly more than architects need to know to know on any given day. Now there is a place where architects can find vital information essential to planning and executing architectural projects of all shapes and sizes-in a format that is small enough to carry anywhere. Materials, Structures, and Standards distills the data provided in standard architectural volumes and offers and easy-to-use reference for the most indispensable-and most requested-types of architectural information. Part 1, "Building an Architectural Project," addresses basic geometry, architectural drawing types, AutoCAD guidelines, building codes, accessibility issues, structural and mechanical systems, conventional building components, and sustainable design. Part 2, "Materials," provides a detailed catalog of wood, masonry and brick, metals, concrete, and interior finishes. Also included are an illustrated glossary of architectural terms and a cross-referenced guide to the most helpful books, organizations, and websites.
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| | Product Details | | Author: | Julia McMorrough | | Turtleback: | 264 pages | | Publisher: | Rockport Publishers | | Publication Date: | January 01, 2006 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 1592531938 | | Package Length: | 8.2 inches | | Package Width: | 5.8 inches | | Package Height: | 0.8 inches | | Package Weight: | 1.2 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 27 reviews |
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14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
 Great little reference! Feb 11, 2006
By A. McDonald
This is a wonderful little reference book of architectural data, something like what you would imagine Graphic Standards would be if you reduced it to its most useful 10%, and organized it better. The material is clear, concise, and beautifully presented. In fact a book so graphically striking and thoughtful is fairly rare for a reference book.
I think the book would be useful to have around any office, but because of the introductory or foundational nature of some of the material (for example how to lay out a drawing sheet, numbering conventions) I think the book would be most useful to an architecture student or intern.
15 of 16 found the following review helpful:
 Handy Introduction to Architectural Details Nov 29, 2006
By Marco Antonio Abarca
This book immodestly bills itself as a unique compilation of useful information for architects. It is devided into six sections dealing with Measure and Drawing, Proportion and Form, Codes and Guidelines, Systems and Componenets, Characteristics of Materials and a catchall final section entitled a Compendium. In turn, each section is illustrated with wonderful line drawings and quick run downs of architectural details.
I am doubtful that any architect or engineer would find this book helpful in their practice. The level of detail their professions require cannot be found in this slender volume. They rely on detailed, encyclopedic volumes of construction details.
This book is meant for architectural enthusiasts and non-professionals. I would recommend it highly for an owner who is overseeing a bulding project. This book is helpful in translating architectural and building terms into easily understood language. This volume would also be helpful to entry level general contractors, interior designers and people trying to design their own homes. This book is a well written introduction to an area of study that requires years of training and access to very detailed volumes of architectural details.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
an architecture student's best friend Jan 27, 2008
By S. Feng
architectural graphic standard ALWAYS checked out in the library? and all you need to know is how wide the turning radius needs to be for this stupid parking lot? yea i've been there billions of times. my friends at school all started buying this book as a quick reference and it has great information inside. it's by no means exhaustive, but it definitely has enough to get a student by. the information is written and organized in a very accessible way. i highly recommend this book
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Every Interior Designer Should Own One! Sep 25, 2006
By San Fran Chas
I came across this book by accident, took it home, and immediately started using it that evening for an interior design project. I can finally remove all of the post-it notes from the colossal, "Time-Saver Standards" book and get to work without hunting any further. Genius!
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
a must reference for recent grads Mar 24, 2007
By D. Guich
This guide contains basic knowledge for getting up to speed quickly in preparing design and construction documents. It is a time saver. This guide is specially useful for those who have just graduated and working at a firm. I reference this book at least once a day. It is also priced reasonably for the architects budget.
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