Materials, structures, and standards : all the details architects need to know but can never find

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McMorrough, Julia

Publication Information:

Gloucester, MA : Rockport Publishers, 2006

ISBN:

9781592531936

Subject Term:

Architecture -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Building -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

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Most architectural standards references contain thousands of pages of details-overwhelmingly more than architects need to know to know on any given day. Now there is a place where architects can find vital information essential to planning and executing architectural projects of all shapes and sizes-in a format that is small enough to carry anywhere. Materials, Structures, and Standards distills the data provided in standard architectural volumes and offers and easy-to-use reference for the most indispensable-and most requested-types of architectural information.

Part 1, "Building an Architectural Project," addresses basic geometry, architectural drawing types, AutoCAD guidelines, building codes, accessibility issues, structural and mechanical systems, conventional building components, and sustainable design. Part 2, "Materials," provides a detailed catalog of wood, masonry and brick, metals, concrete, and interior finishes. Also included are an illustrated glossary of architectural terms and a cross-referenced guide to the most helpful books, organizations, and websites.

Author Notes

Julia McMorrough has been the design architect for a wide range of project types, including hospitals, libraries, university buildings, and schools for firms in Boston, Kansas City, and New York City. She received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Kansas and a Master of Science in Architecture from Columbia University. She is the author of The Architecture Reference & Specification Book and Drawing for Architects. She lives in Columbus, OH.

Introduction	p. 6
1 Measure and Drawing	p. 8
1 Measurements	p. 10
2 Basic Geometry and Drawing Projections	p. 24
3 Architectural Drawing Types	p. 32
4 Project Management and Architectural Documents	p. 36
5 Specifications	p. 54
6 Hand Drafting	p. 58
7 Computer Standards and Guidelines	p. 64
2 Proportion and Form	p. 80
8 The Human Scale	p. 82
9 Form and Organization	p. 88
10 Residential Spaces	p. 94
11 Public Spaces	p. 100
12 Parking	p. 104
3 Codes and Guidelines	p. 108
13 Building Codes	p. 110
14 ADA and Accessibility	p. 120
15 Sustainable Design	p. 132
4 Systems and Components	p. 134
16 Structural Systems	p. 136
17 Mechanical Issues	p. 152
18 Lighting	p. 154
19 Stairs	p. 158
20 Doors	p. 162
21 Windows and Glazing	p. 168
5 Characteristics of Materials	p. 176
22 Wood	p. 178
23 Masonry	p. 196
24 Concrete	p. 206
25 Metals	p. 210
26 Finishes	p. 218
6 Compendium	p. 230
27 Timeline	p. 232
28 Architectural Elements	p. 240
29 Glossary	p. 248
30 Resources	p. 256
Index	p. 266
About the Author	p. 272

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