Materials, Structures, and Standards: All the Details Architects Need to Know But Can Never Find

by Julia McMorrough

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.

Genres: Architecture, Reference

273 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Ariayuda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am glad that I found this book, even I thought it was quite late from my college period, hopefully, it will help me later on my project,

[Lucy Stopsky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extremely helpful at the office!

[Myhoa · Rating 4 out of 5]

brilliant refrence! indispensable when creating for the real world.

[Muhammad Fajri · Rating 3 out of 5]

i think i'll get few knowledge if i read this book