Time Saver Standards for Architectural Design : Technical Data for Professional Practice, 8th Ed.

Time Saver Standards for Architectural Design : Technical Data for Professional Practice, 8th Ed.

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Since its release in 1946, this has been one of the most widely recognized and respected resources for architects, engineers, and designers, bringing together the knowledge, techniques, and skills of some of the most well-known experts in the field. The new Eighth Edition takes a fresh, visual approach to the information architects need to access quickly, helping them save time and money by assuring they get it right the first time. Readers will find timely, new chapters on building security, natural disaster mitigation, building diagnostics, facility management, and much more. The accompanying CD-ROM contains the complete contents of the Eighth Edition .

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BUILDING A NEW TRADITION

• Bundled CD-ROM with additional, still-current chapters from the Seventh Edition
• More graphic illustrations, figures, tables and summaries
• Latest on building envelope design and diagnostics
• Updated data on universal design, stairs, and parking
• Environmental and "green architecture" principles and details
• New standards of building commissioning, performance measurement, and quality control in construction

RENAISSANCE OF AN ARCHITECTURAL CLASSIC
For today's hands-on, visual generation

Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Design has reinvented itself! A treasured reference of architects and construction professionals for nearly 60 years, the eighth edition of this classic gives you a fresh, new visual approach to information. Now it's even easier to find the facts, figures, references, and summaries of "lessons learned." Featuring new contributions from world authorities and specialists, Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Design brings you expert insight into the fundamentals of architecture and design practices. You also get a wealth of data on all aspects of architectural design and building construction, including substructure, superstructure, building shell, interiors, and services, formatted according to the Uniformat II classification system. Let this comprehensive overview of the fundamental knowledge and technologies required for exemplary architectural practice augment and enhance your practice—starting today.

AUTHORITATIVE REFERENCE DATA FOR DESIGNING A BUILDING FROM THE GROUND UP

• Part A. Substructure: Foundations and Basement Construction.
• Part B. Shell: Superstructure, Exterior Closure, Roofing
• Part C. Interiors: Interior Constructions, Staircases, Interior Finishes, Materials and Specifications, Dimensioning
• Part D. Services: Conveying Systems, Plumbing, HVAC, Fire Protection, Electrical
• Part E. Appendices: Classic Tables and Data, including metric system conversion and references

Time Saver Standards for Architectural Design : Technical Data for Professional Practice, 8th Ed.,Donald Watson,Michael J. Crosbie,McGraw-Hill Professional,0071432051,Architectural design,Architecture,Building,Design & Drafting,Handbooks, manuals, etc,Standards, Engineering,Study & Teaching,Architecture / General

Book Details:

1. Time-Saver Standards for Building Types
2. Time-Saver Standards for Housing and Residential Development (Time-Saver Standards)
3. Time-Saver Standards for Interior Design and Space Planning
4. Time-Saver Standards for Landscape Architecture
5. Time-Saver Standards for Urban Design
6. Time-Saver Standards Landscape Construction Details
7. Time-Saver Standards Site Construction Details Manual
8. Time to Every Purpose: The Four Seasons in American Culture
9. Timeless Cities: An Architect's Reflections on Renaissance Italy
10. Timelines: The Art of Modernism, 1870-2000

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