The Architecture Reference & Specification Book updated & revised : Everything Architects Need to Know Every Day

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The updated and revised edition of The Architecture Reference & Specification Bookcontains vital information that's essential to planning and executing architectural projects of all shapes and sizes, all in a format that is small enough to carry anywhere. Most architectural standards references contain thousands of pages of details, overwhelmingly more than architects need to know on any given day. In contrast, The Architecture Reference & Specification Book updated & revised distills the data provided in standard architectural volumes in an easy-to-use reference covering the most indispensable—and most requested—types of architectural information. The Reference & Specification Book series from Rockport Publishers offers students and practicing professionals in a range of creative industries must-have information in their area of specialty in an up-to-date, concise handbook. Cover Half Title Title Copyright CONTENTS Introduction 1 Materials 1: Wood 2: Masonry and Concrete 3: Metals 4: Building Enclosures 5: Finishes 2 Systems 6: Structural Systems 7: Mechanical Systems 8: Lighting 9: Plumbing 3 Measure and Drawing 10: Measurement and Geometry 11: Architectural Drawing Types 12: Architectural Documents 13: Hand Drawing 14: Digital Production 4 Codes and Guidelines 15: Building Codes 16: ADA and Accessibility 17: Parking 18: Stairs 19: Doors 5 Proportion and Form 20: The Human Scale 21: Interior Spaces 6 Context 22: Timeline. 23: Architectural Elements and Ideas24: Form and Organization 25: Glossary 26: Resources Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z About the Author.