The Architects Handbook provides a comprehensive range ofvisual and technical information covering the great majority ofbuilding types likely to be encountered by architects, designers,building surveyors and others involved in the constructionindustry. It is organised by building type and concentrates verymuch on practical examples.
Including over 300 case studies, the Handbook is organised bybuilding type and concentrates very much on practical examples. Itincludes:
- a brief introduction to the key design considerations foreach building type
- numerous plans, sections and elevations for the buildingexamples
- references to key technical standards and designguidance
- a comprehensive bibliography for most building types
The book also includes sections on designing for accessibility,drawing practice, and metric and imperial conversion tables.
To browse sample pages please seehttp://www.blackwellpublishing.com/architectsdata
Including over 300 case studies, the Handbook is organised bybuilding type and concentrates very much on practical examples. Itincludes:
- a brief introduction to the key design considerations foreach building type
- numerous plans, sections and elevations for the buildingexamples
- references to key technical standards and designguidance
- a comprehensive bibliography for most building types
The book also includes sections on designing for accessibility,drawing practice, and metric and imperial conversion tables.
To browse sample pages please seehttp://www.blackwellpublishing.com/architectsdata
"All too often, architects attempt to redesign the wheel. Whystruggle to sort out the complexity of a modern building when youcan learn from the great masters. If the best architects in theworld have visited the problems before, the chances are they havesomething to teach us. This book, with its detailed informationabout ground breaking buildings, should change the way weassimilate practical technical information"
Maxwell Hutchinson
Maxwell Hutchinson