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Time-saver standards for architectural design : technical data for professional practice / Donald Watson, editor ; Michael J. Crosbie, editor.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : McGraw-Hill, 2005.Edition: 8th edDescription: 1 v. (various pagings) : ill. ; 29 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)ISBN:
  • 0071432051
  • 9780071432054
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 721 22
LOC classification:
  • TH151 .T55 2005
Online resources:
Contents:
Preface About the Editors Introduction Part A. Substructure: Foundations and Basement Construction Part B. Shell: Superstructure, Exterior Closure, Roofing Part C. Interiors: Interior Constructions, Staircases, Dimensions Part D. Services: Conveying Systems, Plumbing, HVAC systems, Fire Protection, Electrical systems Part E. Appendices CD-ROM table of contents Index
Summary: Accompanying CD-ROM contains ... "additional, still-current chapters from the Seventh edition." -- p. [4] of cover.Summary: 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
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface
About the Editors
Introduction
Part A. Substructure: Foundations and Basement Construction
Part B. Shell: Superstructure, Exterior Closure, Roofing
Part C. Interiors: Interior Constructions, Staircases, Dimensions
Part D. Services: Conveying Systems, Plumbing, HVAC systems, Fire Protection, Electrical systems
Part E. Appendices
CD-ROM table of contents
Index

Accompanying CD-ROM contains ... "additional, still-current chapters from the Seventh edition." -- p. [4] of cover.

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

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