The 'Architect's Bible' since 1932, updated with the latest codes and
standards
Architectural Graphic Standards is the written authority for
architects, designers, and building contractors. It provides
comprehensive guidance on the visual representation of materials,
products, systems, and assemblies. Updated to reflect the most current
codes and standards, this new 12th edition features over 300
new drawings, tables, and designs and twenty-five percent new content.
In response to architects' feedback and overwhelming demand for a more
graphics-heavy format, this edition employs shorter, more accessible
texts and more images of the standards and evolution of design and
construction. New coverage includes building resiliency and the building
envelope, expert discussion on the fundamentals of design and
construction documentation, and new examination of environmental factors
and material properties and performance. Sustainable Design is no longer
separated, but incorporated throughout, and extensive appendices keep
useful data right at your fingertips.
Graphic standards are essential to building design. They cover
everything from door frames and roof designs to air ducts and outdoor
sports facilities. This meticulous resource provides a compendium of
planning standards, optimum dimensions, and normative construction
details. The book is organized into three core sections covering: design
and documentation, materials, and building elements.
Architectural Graphic Standards features:
- Key architectural design and production processes--functional
planning, environmental assessment, building resiliency, and
architectural construction documentation
- Thorough coverage of materials: concrete, masonry, metals, wood,
plastics, composites, and glass
- An exhaustive survey of building elements--substructures, shells,
services, equipment, furnishings, special structures, and siteworks
- Comprehensive appendixes filled with pertinent data such as: classic
architectural elements, mathematical data, and structural calculations
Endorsed by the American Institute of Architects, this book has an
enduring and unsurpassed reputation for high-quality illustration, text,
and graphic design. For crucial information in a user-friendly format,
Architectural Graphic Standards is the go-to reference on building
design and construction.
