The Architect's Portable Handbook: First-Step Rules of Thumb for Building Design 4/e

Download or read book The Architect's Portable Handbook: First-Step Rules of Thumb for Building Design 4/e written by ("Pat") Patten ("Pat") ("Pat") Guthrie and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2010-03-08 with total page 689 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Essentials of Building Design--at Your Fingertips! Fully updated with the 2009 IBC International Building Code, this practical guide delivers the key data you need in every step of an architectural project--from initial planning and estimating through design and completion. The Architect's Portable Handbook, Fourth Edition, provides the latest code and cost information, along with a wealth of easy-to-follow diagrams, charts, tables, and checklists for building materials, components, and assemblies. This is a must-have on-the-job companion for every design professional. Get practical coverage of: Land planning Grading and drainage Soils Site improvements Landscaping and irrigation Green architecture Concrete Masonry Metals Wood Thermal and moisture protection Doors, windows, and glass Finishes Specialties Equipment Interiors Assemblies Conveying systems Plumbing and HVAC Lighting and electrical