The architecture reference + specification book : everything architects need to know every day /

"Most architectural standards references contain thousands of pages of details, overwhelmingly more than architects need to know to know on any given day. The updated and revised edition of Architecture Reference & Specification contains vital information that's essential to planning a...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: McMorrough, Julia (Author)
Format: Licensed eBooks
Language:English
Published: Beverly, MA : Rockport Publishers, 2018.
Edition:Updated + revised.
Online Access:https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=1705037
Table of Contents:
  • Materials. Wood ; Masonry and concrete ; Metals ; Building enclosures ; Finishes
  • Systems. Structural systems ; Mechanical systems ; Lighting ; Plumbing
  • Measure and drawing. Measurement and geometry ; Architectural drawing types ; Architectural documents ; Hand drawing ; Digital production
  • Codes and guidelines. Building codes ; ADA and accessibility ; Parking ; Stairs ; Doors
  • Proportion and form. The human scale ; Interior spaces
  • Context. Timeline ; Architectural elements and ideas ; Form and organization ; Glossary.