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Summary
Summary
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.
Reviews 1
Library Journal Review
First published in 1932, this commemorative 75th edition of Architectural Graphic Standards (AGS)-more a professional handbook than a guide to graphic conventions-represents the most ambitious revision and overhaul in the publication's history. Over the years, its length has more than doubled; its drawings are now computer-generated rather than rendered by hand. Reorganized into three sections with a set of appendixes, this edition begins with building elements, continues with materials, and ends with issues in contemporary practice. Toward the back are entirely new chapters on sustainable design, computing technologies, and architectural research. As a result of a new CSI UniFormatA classification system applied to the first chapter on building elements, practitioners may need to adjust considerably from the earlier 16-division format. The emphasis on green design-e.g., LEED standardsA and recyclability-is welcome. Other innovations include data on building information modeling (BIM) and computer-assisted design/computer-assisted modeling (CAD/CAM) and an overhaul of the book's physical and graphic design: Bruce Mau Design based the structure of each page on the nine-part grid of the Abbey of St. Gaul, adding three ribbon markers and an embossed metal cover plate. But the page design is problematic in its overly small font size and wholly inadequate margins at the gutter, which makes photocopying nearly impossible. The accompanying CD-ROM, which allows details and drawings to be imported to CAD, is regrettably a separate purchase (ISBN 9780-470-04323-3); at $375, libraries and offices will hesitate to acquire both. BOTTOM LINE Owing to the far more variable and nonstandard nature of much architectural practice today, whether this title is essential is uncertain. Architecture libraries may want to consider acquiring only the CD-ROM, which is also completely updated and redesigned.-Paul Glassman, Pratt Inst. Libs., Brooklyn, NY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
