Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Design: Technical Data for Professional Practice - Rilegato

Crosbie, Michael J.; Watson, Donald

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ISBN 10: 0071432051 ISBN 13: 9780071432054

Casa editrice: McGraw Hill, 2005

Riassunto

Since its release in 1946, this has been one of the most widely recognized and respected resources for architects, engineers, and designers, bringing together the knowledge, techniques, and skills of some of the most well-known experts in the field. The new Eighth Edition takes a fresh, visual approach to the information architects need to access quickly, helping them save time and money by assuring they get it right the first time. Readers will find timely, new chapters on building security, natural disaster mitigation, building diagnostics, facility management, and much more. The accompanying CD-ROM contains the complete contents of the Eighth Edition.

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Informazioni sugli autori

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

Donald Watson, FAIA, NCARB, is a well-known architect, author and educator and the editor-in-chief of Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Design Data, 7th Edition. He is Professor of Architecture and former Dean at the School of Architecture, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY.

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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 practicestarting 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

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: McGraw Hill
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0071432051
• ISBN 13: 9780071432054
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 640
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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