Architect's Handbook (Third Edition Original)

Author: (USA) Pat Guthrie
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This is the third edition of the English version, providing new standards and price information, accompanied by numerous easy-to-understand diagrams, charts, tables, and a comprehensive checklist of building materials and components. As building structures are involved in every stage of typical construction projects, this book offers powerful content covering every step of the project process: from preliminary planning and estimation to the entire design and related work. The book is divided into sixteen parts: General Principles; Site; Concrete; Masonry; Metal; Wood; Insulation and Moisture Protection; Doors, Windows, and Glass; Finishing Systems; Special Components; Equipment; Interior; Composite Components; Transportation Systems; Environmental Systems; Lighting and Electrical. It covers all aspects of architectural design, even including fields related to buildings such as structure, interior, equipment, and lighting. The book is organized in a clear and concise table format, allowing architects to quickly reference the information needed for their design challenges. With its extensive content, vast information, and user-friendly design, it can be said that no construction project, from concept to completion, does not require this book! When it provides architects with quick and accurate guidance for all the problems they encounter in their work, no other book can match it! This book is the preferred choice for thousands of architects, contractors, and design professionals seeking comprehensive and fundamental design rules. It is suitable for architects, interior designers, contractors, and students and faculty in related fields.