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The Architects´ Handbook
Quentin Pickard
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Description for The Architects´ Handbook
Paperback. The Architects' Handbook provides a comprehensive range of visual and technical information covering the great majority of building types likely to be encountered by architects, designers, building surveyors and others involved in the construction industry. It is organised by building type and concentrates very much on practical examples. Editor(s): Pickard, Quentin. Num Pages: 464 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 296 x 210 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1356.
The Architects' Handbook provides a comprehensive range of visual and technical information covering the great majority of building types likely to be encountered by architects, designers, building surveyors and others involved in the construction industry. It is organised by building type and concentrates very much on practical examples.
The Architects' Handbook provides a comprehensive range of visual and technical information covering the great majority of building types likely to be encountered by architects, designers, building surveyors and others involved in the construction industry. It is organised by building type and concentrates very much on practical examples.
Including over 300 case studies, the Handbook is organised by building type and concentrates very much on practical examples. It includes:
· a brief introduction to the key design considerations for each building type
· numerous plans, sections and elevations for the ... Read more
· references to key technical standards and design guidance
· a comprehensive bibliography for most building types
The book also includes sections on designing for accessibility, drawing practice, and metric and imperial conversion tables.
To browse sample pages please see http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/architectsdata
Show LessProduct Details
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Number of pages
464
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
Weight
1355g
Number of Pages
464
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405135054
SKU
V9781405135054
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Quentin Pickard
Quentin Pickard, BA, RIBA, MiMgt, studied architecture at Newcastle University and Thames Polytechnic and qualified in 1976. After working for Haringey Council he established a practice in 1978 with a colleague, specializing in ecclesiastical and conservation projects. He has been the Inspecting Architect for several churches in north and central London. He is currently working for the Methodist Church Property ... Read more
Reviews for The Architects´ Handbook
"All too often, architects attempt to redesign the wheel. Why struggle to sort out the complexity of a modern building when you can learn from the great masters. If the best architects in the world have visited the problems before, the chances are they have something to teach us. This book, with its detailed information about ground breaking buildings, should ... Read more