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Architectural Graphic Standards, 11th Edition | 
| Author: The American Institute of Architects
Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 6065
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 11th
Pages: 1120
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7.3
Dimensions (in): 11.6 x 9.6 x 1.9
ISBN: 0471700916
Dewey Decimal Number: 690
EAN: 9780471700913
ASIN: 0471700916
Publication Date: March 30, 2007
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Celebrating seventy-five years of defining architectural standards, Wiley is proud to introduce the most thorough revision of Architectural Graphic Standards in a generation. This anniversary edition of the indispensable architect’s tool features an entirely new design created by Bruce Mau Design, improved organization, and expanded and all-new content covering contemporary issues.
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Product Description
Since 1932, the ten editions of Architectural Graphic Standards have been referred to as the "architect's bible." From site excavation to structures to roofs, this book is the first place to look when an architect is confronted with a question about building design. With more than 8,000 architectural illustrations, including both reference drawings and constructible architectural details, this book provides an easily accessible graphic reference for highly visual professionals.
To celebrate seventy-five years as the cornerstone of an industry, this commemorative Eleventh Edition is the most thorough and significant revision of Architectural Graphic Standards in a generation. Substantially revised to be even more relevant to today's design professionals, it features:
An entirely new, innovative look and design created by Bruce Mau Design that includes a modern page layout, bold second color, and new typeface
Better organized-- a completely new organization structure applies the UniFormat(r) classification system which organizes content by function rather than product or material
Expanded and updated coverage of inclusive, universal, and accessible design strategies
Environmentally-sensitive and sustainable design is presented and woven throughout including green materials, LEEDS standards, and recyclability
A bold, contemporary new package--as impressive closed as it is open, the Eleventh Edition features a beveled metal plate set in a sleek, black cloth cover
Ribbon Markers included as a convenient and helpful way to mark favorite and well used spots in the book
All New material
Thoroughly reviewed and edited by hundreds of building science experts and experienced architects, all new details and content including:
new structural technologies, building systems, and materials
emphasis on sustainable construction, green materials, LEED standards, and recyclability
expanded and updated coverage on inclusive, universal, and accessible design strategies
computing technologies including Building Information Modeling (BIM) and CAD/CAM
new information on regional and international variations
accessibility requirements keyed throughout the text
new standards for conducting, disseminating, and applying architectural research
New and improved details
With some 8,500 architectural illustrations, including both reference drawings and constructible architectural details, Architectural Graphic Standards continues to be the industry's leading, easily accessible graphic reference for highly visual professionals.
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 Core Reference For Architects February 22, 2010
Edgar G. Rivera AIT
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Very Updated edition, it's a book of Substantial content of reference in design with approach to codes. Is the main core of reference that any designer or architect must have in his desk. Is Considered the first inversion For Many of us.
 new format is good and bad. February 8, 2010
Andy (charlottesville, VA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm self-employed now and I needed my own copy, so I purchased the current edition. It is not at all familiar to me as I've used the older editions for a couple of decades now. I used to be able to flip through and find exactly what I needed. Now, I need to look through the index to get the info I need, it's a pretty radical restructure. That said, the information is laid out very well, and I would say that it is an improvement over the old at least in the details. It is still disappointing that it is such a chore to navigate. There is much new information, and I am pleased to see inclusion of green issues in a rigorous way.
Architectural Graphic Standards November 24, 2009
John Gibbs (New Zealand)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had seen earlier editions of this publication and was impressed with the levels of detail and the wide ranging technical information enclosed. I have borrowed a copy on occasion to source specific information not covered by our regular building code information, and have successfully used it to show compliance and get a good working result. My only criticism would be that the later publication which relies on cumputer drawn images rather than the hand drafted drawings of the earlier version I was used to is not as easy to read, nevertheless I think it is a good tool for developing the technical aspects and detailing of a project. Well worth the purchase price.
Delivery time from the U.S. to New Zealand was also exceptional and publication arrived within one week and in good order
THE Book for Architects October 13, 2009
Matthew G. Johnston
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am a second year architect and have already used this book extensively. This definitive work has standards for everything; from elevators to gymnastics equipment-even the kitchen sink!
A "must have" for any serious home renovator. October 8, 2009
Barbara (Colorado)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The absolute authority on building standards. A "must have" for any serious home renovator. Fully illustrated and easy to comprehend.
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