Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Design

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

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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 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