Time Saver Standards for Architectural Design : Technical Data for Professional Practice 8th Ed.

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Publishers Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality authenticity or access to any online entitlements included with the product. 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 todays 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 its 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