The Architect's Studio Companion: Rules of Thumb for Preliminary Design
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| Rating | : | 4.65 (586 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0470641916 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 496 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The architect's favorite handbook—now in an up-to-date, new edition!The Architect's Studio Companion is the labor-saving design resource that architects, engineers, and builders have relied on for years. Additionally, this new edition gives you:The most current building codes in the United States and CanadaNew coverage of passive heating and cooling systemsGuidelines for designing for natural ventilationExtensively updated structural design guidelinesPacked with useful information, The Architect's Studio Companion, Fifth Edition is the definitive resource that no architect should be without.. Bestselling authors Edward Allen and Joseph Iano reduce complex en
Five Stars Great condition. Quick Reference that's Useful to Have on the Bookshelf Julie It's a good starter for anyone beginning in a studio. Covers standard measurements and lightly touches on structure/mech. Highly recommended if (like me) you just can't remember the ideal countertop height for a wheelchair user. :-). Powerful!! Great book!! Really simplifies the predesign process and makes it easy to navigate and condense design outputs in mind.
(Architect, Bohlin Cywinski Jackson; photograph, Joe Iano).. The Ballard LibraryPhotograph of Ballard Library encapsulates the execution of preliminary design for structural systems, daylight illumination, natural ventilation cooling, and green roofing