Architectural Graphic Standards [Student Edition]

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The gold-standard design and documentation reference for students Architectural Graphic Standards, Student Edition condenses key information from the definitive industry reference to provide students with a powerful learning resource. Covering design and documentation for a variety of projects, this book offers extensive visuals backed by expert discussion to prepare students for work in a modern professional practice. This new 12th edition has been significantly updated to provide the latest information on important architectural developments and movements, with detailed coverage of sustainability, economy, technology, and more alongside current building standards and best practices. The companion website features sample curricula, student exercises, and classroom projects to aid the understanding of developing designers, and links to additional resources include professional associations, manufacturers' websites, and architectural articles to help students stay up-to-date as the field continues to evolve. Architectural Graphic Standards is the gold-standard reference for practicing architects, engineers, and builders; this Student Edition introduces key elements in a way that's relevant to the budding designer, along with ancillary materials that facilitate internalization. Delve into the design and documentation process for building materials and elements, as used in today's real-world practice Discover the latest advances in sustainability, digital fabrication, building information modeling, and more Learn the building standards and best practices for a wide variety of architectural details Examine thousands of illustrations, richly detailed graphics, PowerPoint slides, and links to additional resources Simply "knowing" graphic and documentation standards is not enough; future architects and engineers must develop an instinctual understanding and reflexive use of much of this material. Architectural Graphic Standards, Student Edition provides the depth and breadth of coverage they need, and the expert guidance that will help them succeed. A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER XI A NOTE FROM THE AIA XII ARCHITECTS' TRIBUTES TO ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHIC STANDARDS XIII INTRODUCTION XVI PREFACE XVIII SECTION 1: DESIGN PRINCIPLES & CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION 1 CHAPTER 1 FUNCTIONAL PLANNING 3 CHAPTER 2 ENVIRONMENT 31 CHAPTER 3 RESILIENCE IN BUILDINGS 53 CHAPTER 4 ARCHITECTURAL CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION 77 SECTION 2: MATERIALS 91 CHAPTER 5 CONCRETE 93 CHAPTER 6 MASONRY 107 CHAPTER 7 METALS 125 CHAPTER 8 WOOD 141 CHAPTER 9 GLASS 165 SECTION 3: BUILDING ELEMENTS 173 CHAPTER 10 ELEMENT A: SUBSTRUCTURE 175 CHAPTER 11 ELEMENT B: SHELL 203 CHAPTER 12 ELEMENT C: INTERIORS 363 CHAPTER 13 ELEMENT D: SERVICES 427 CHAPTER 14 ELEMENT E: EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS 517 CHAPTER 15 ELEMENT F: SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION 565 CHAPTER 16 ELEMENT G: SITEWORK 581 APPENDICES 627 A Classical Architectural Elements 629 B Mathematical Data 635 C Structural Calculations 641 INDEX 645