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Home Design: Architectural Solutions for the
Wheelchair User - 2nd Edition
Innovative, Yet Practical Solutions for Achieving
Independence Through Developed Design Solutions
- The authors have collaborated with hundreds of
wheelchair users on home modification via their work
at the Paralyzed Veterans. They have dealt with many
common problems and have developed design solutions
that have addressed each client's accessibility
needs. While the book will serve as an ideal
resource for homeowners with disabilities and their
families, the technical information contained within
will provide important insights on home design and
construction for builders and architects, as well. |
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Architectural Graphic Standards - 11th Edition
The Architect's Bible Since 1932 with over 8,500 Illustrations of
Architectural Graphic Standards -
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. |
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Architectural Graphic Standards
- Student Edition - 11th Edition
Updated Student Edition of The Architect's Bible Since 1932 with
Thousands of Illustrations of
Architectural Graphic Standards -
For seventy-five years, Architectural Graphic Standards has been
the go-to reference for architects, builders, and engineers. Revised
for the first time since 2000, Architectural Graphic Standards,
Student Edition gives students their own handy resource. Carefully
abridged from the Eleventh Edition of Architectural Graphic
Standards, this Student Edition features the same richly detailed
graphics and text that have made Architectural Graphic Standards a
classic, but updated and reorganized in a way that is relevant to
today's student. Thousands of illustrations and a rich index
offer immediate access to hundreds of architectural elements, while
the wide variety of topics covered makes this work relevant
throughout a student's architecture education and into the early
stages of professional practice |
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Architectural Graphic Standards
4.0 CD-ROM
 The Architect's Bible Since 1932 with over 8,500 Illustrations of
Architectural Graphic Standards -
Celebrating its 75th Anniversary, Architectural Graphic
Standards continues to be the bible for architects, builders,
and engineers. Architectural Graphic Standards 4.0 has been
completely redesigned for easier navigation and contains the entire
contents of the book, including all 8,500 illustrations in digital
and CAD-compatible format.
CD-ROM
Version is compatible
with PC and MAC
Now Available>>
Network Version for Windows Servers |
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Architectural Graphic Standards
for Residential Construction
The Architect's and Builder's Guide to Design, Planning and
Construction Details -
Architectural Graphic Standards for Residential Construction
is a visual guide devoted exclusively to construction standards of
residential structures. Created exclusively for professionals
working in residential design and construction, this guide combines
key information culled from the tenth edition of Architectural
Graphic Standards with all-new material on residential design.
This special volume provides thousands of standard architectural
details and guidelines and is an easy reference for anyone designing
or constructing a residential project. From detailing foundations to
designing home theaters, home offices, and other specialty rooms,
Architectural Graphic Standards for Residential Construction is
a resource that's as efficient as it is comprehensive. |
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Architectural Graphics
Presents a Wide Range of Graphic Tools and Techniques Designers Use
to Communicate Architectural Ideas -
Architectural Graphics presents a wide range of basic graphic
tools and techniques designers use to communicate architectural
ideas. Expanding upon the wealth of illustrations and information
that have made this title a classic, this Fourth Edition provides
expanded and updated coverage of drawing materials, multiview
drawings, paraline drawings, and perspective drawings. Also new to
this edition is the author's unique incorporation of digital
technology into his successful methods. While covering essential
drawing principles, this book presents: approaches to drawing
section views of building interiors, methods for drawing modified
perspectives, techniques for creating accurate shade and shadows,
expert styles of freehand sketching and diagramming, and much more |
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Architectural Rendering Techniques: A Color Reference
A Rich Range of Instructional and Ready Reference Materials for
Architectural Rendering -
Architecture and drafting students and professionals alike will
find a rich range of instructional and ready reference materials in
this source. The author demonstrates proven techniques for clearly
expressing a wide variety of architectural forms - from loose
sketches and easy line drawing, to detailed renderings and final
presentations |
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Design and
Layout of Foodservice Facilities
A Complete Guide for the Entire Food
Service Facility Design Process -- Revised and Updated.
In today's fast-moving business climate, the foodservice
professional will likely be involved in several facility design
projects over his or her career. Design and Layout of Foodservice
Facilities, Third Edition provides a comprehensive reference for
every step of the process, from getting the initial concept right to
the planning, analysis, design, permitting, and construction--in
short, everything needed to get to opening day of the new
establishment! Packed with valuable drawings, photographs, and
charts, this essential guide covers the nuts-and-bolts decisions
that make the difference in an effective, efficient foodservice
operation, including equipment selection, workflows, and legal
compliance |
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Graphic Standards
Details: Openings
The Architect's and Builder's Guide to Design, Planning and
Construction Details -
Architectural Graphic Standards for Residential Construction
is a visual guide devoted exclusively to construction standards of
residential structures. Created exclusively for professionals
working in residential design and construction, this guide combines
key information culled from the tenth edition of Architectural
Graphic Standards with all-new material on residential design.
This special volume provides thousands of standard architectural
details and guidelines and is an easy reference for anyone designing
or constructing a residential project. From detailing foundations to
designing home theaters, home offices, and other specialty rooms,
Architectural Graphic Standards for Residential Construction is
a resource that's as efficient as it is comprehensive. |
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Graphic Thinking for Architects & Designers
The Essential Architects' Design Companion Teaches How to Make
Versatile and Facile Sketches -
For architects, drawing is more than a convenient way to
communicate ideas; it is an integral part of the creative process
that has a profound impact on thinking and problem-solving. In
Graphic Thinking for Architects and Designers, Third Edition, Paul
Laseau demonstrates that more versatile and facile sketching leads
to more flexible, creative approaches to design challenges. To
encourage this flexibility and stimulate graphic thinking, he
introduces numerous graphic techniques that can be applied in a
variety of situations. He also helps readers acquire a solid grasp
of basic freehand drawing, representational drawing construction,
graphic note-taking, and diagramming |
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Interior
Graphic Standards
The Most Complete and Authoritative Professional Reference on
Interior Construction Available -
The interior construction of a building includes everything
inside of the structural shell from interior partitions and floor
systems to wall covering and carpeting. With over 3000
illustrations, this book is the most complete and authoritative
professional reference on interior construction available and is the
definitive interior design reference that the industry has been
waiting for.
Also Available>>
Interior Graphic Standards on CD-ROM |
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Interior Graphic Standards - Student Edition
Student Edition of The Most Complete and Authoritative Professional
Reference on Interior Construction Available -
The first edition Interior Graphic Standards Student Edition
will be a comprehensive reference to the art and craft of interior
design for students. The planning, designing, detailing, finishing,
and decorating of interiors from the programming to the project
closeout phases will be included. Emphasis will be placed on
commercial interiors. |
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Landscape
Architectural Graphic Standards
The Definitive Reference for Everyone Involved in Landscape
Architecture, Design and Construction -
Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards is an entirely
new, definitive reference work for everyone involved with landscape
architecture, design, and construction. Based on the 70-year success
of Architectural Graphic Standards, this new book is destined to
become the "bible" for the landscape field. Edited by an educator
and former president of the American Society of Landscape
Architects, it provides immediate access to rules-of-thumb and
standards used throughout the planning, design, construction and
management of landscapes |
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Practical Solutions for the Legal Issues
Faced in Planning, Zoning, Developing and Operating Urban
Communities -
Written by pioneering attorneys in the emerging fields of
urbanism and green building, A Legal Guide to Urban and
Sustainable Development for Planners, Developers and Architects
offers practical solutions for the legal issues faced in planning,
zoning, developing and operating such communities |
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The Cornerstone Construction Reference for
Architects and Construction Professionals for Over 50 Years -
Get the industry standard updated for a new age of
construction. For more than fifty years, Construction has been the
cornerstone reference in the field for architecture and construction
professionals and students. This new 8th edition, now called
Olin's Construction after its original author, is an invaluable
resource that will provide in-depth coverage for decades to come.
You'll find the most up-to-date principles, materials, methods,
codes, and standards used in the design and construction of
contemporary residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. |
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Visual
Notes for Architects and Designers
The Architect's Bible Since 1932 with over 8,500 Illustrations of
Architectural Graphic Standards -
Recording your ideas and observations primarily in pictures
instead of words can help you become more creative and constructive
on the job, no matter what your level of artistic ability. This
show-by-example sourcebook clearly illustrates proven methods and
procedures for keeping a highly useful visual notebook. Visual Notes
for Architects and Designers demonstrates how to make rapid,
notational sketches that serve as visual records for future
reference, as well as improve understanding and facilitate the
development of ideas. |
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BIM - Building
Information Modeling |
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Proven Methods for Keeping a Highly Useful,
Visual Notebook -
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a new approach to
design, construction, and facility management in which a digital
representation of the building process is used to facilitate the
exchange and interoperability of information in digital format.
BIM is beginning to change the way buildings
look, the way they function, and the ways in which they are designed
and built. The BIM Handbook: A Guide to Building Information
Modeling provides an in-depth understanding of BIM technologies, the
business and organizational issues associated with its
implementation, and the profound advantages that effective use of
BIM can provide to all members of a project team |
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Go Green with BIM (Building Information
Modeling) and Sustainable Design -
Go green with BIM with this timely and up-close look at
two of the fastest growing movements in the architecture,
engineering and construction industry: sustainable design and
building information modeling. This book begins with an
overview of sustainable design and BIM, discussing how the design
and construction industry has arrived at a crossroads and why we
need to look to new approaches and methodologies to solve the
problems we've inherited over the course of time. You'll also learn
core concepts and gain a deeper understanding of keys to
sustainability in building design, touching on building envelope,
systems, materiality, and orientation. Whether you've had experience
with sustainable design and BIM or are still a little green,
this book will help you advance your practice and move you forward
to a more sustainable future |
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Learn How Revit Architecture is
Transforming How Architectural Models are Designed and Documented -
Revit Architecture is transforming how architectural
models are designed and documented, and this is the perfect guide to
quickly become productive with this industry-leading BIM solution.
This practical reference and tutorial offers you a theoretical
overview of BIM, explains the principles of Revit, and delves into
all of Revit’s essential tools. The expert authors are architects
whose years of experience with BIM technology have resulted in these
pages of impressive examples, practical explanations, and in-depth
and detailed tutorials |
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Expert Guide Teaches How To Use Revit
Architecture to Design, Develop and Deliver Projects -
Revit Architecture has revolutionized how architects
design, develop, and deliver projects—and now you can join the
revolution with this expert guide. Authored by a team of Revit
aficionados and experts, this in-depth book uses clear explanations,
detailed tutorials, and practical examples to show you how to best
implement Revit in the real world. Starting with a focused look at
the basics of Revit and Building Information Modeling (BIM), you’ll
move quickly into setting up and customizing your Revit tools,
preparing your office/project templates and settings, creating your
library of components, and much more |
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Architectural Graphics Standards
Complete
Edition - Hard-cover
Architectural Graphic Standards
Student Edition - Hard-cover
Architectural Graphic Standards
4.0 CD-ROM
Graphic Standards Details:
Openings
Architectural Graphic Standards
for Residential Construction
Graphic Thinking for
Architects & Designers
Interior Graphic Standards
Book or CD-ROM
Visual Notes for
Architects & Designers
BIM Handbook: A Guide to
Building Information Modeling
Green BIM: Sustainable Design
with Building Information Modeling
Introducing Revit Architecture
2008: BIM for Beginners
Mastering Revit Architecture
2008 |
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