Time Saver Standards For Building Materials Systems Design Criteria And Selection Data

Author : Hallberg
Publisher : Tata McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 13 : 9780070700468
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Time-Saver Standards For Building Materials & Systems: Design Criteria And Selection Data written by Hallberg and published by Tata McGraw-Hill Education. This book was released on with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An important addition to the Time-Saver Standards Series, this book offers top-flight guidance for architects and builders who need to select any type of product, system, component, material, or assembly for any job. Provides easy-to-understand guidance on how various materials function, considers key issues in product selection, and offers general information on the full range of product types. Organized by CSI MasterFormat--the product specification system most commonly used in construction and in the Sweet's catalogs. Cross-referenced to the UniFormat system, which indexes products by the sequence of assembly in design and construction--a real plus when engaged in preliminary design and cost-estimating.

Author : Donald Watson
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780071356923
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Time-saver Standards for Building Materials & Systems written by Donald Watson and published by McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title looks at compliance with codes and regulations, and provides general criteria for selecting type of product, component, or assembly. It is intended as a product selection guide for architects and builders.

Author : Charles W. Harris
Publisher : Time-Saver Standards
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 952 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Time-Saver Standards for Landscape Architecture written by Charles W. Harris and published by Time-Saver Standards. This book was released on 1998 with total page 952 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edition of the major reference on graphic and design standards for landscape architecture has increased emphasis on environmental issues such as safe materials and construction techniques, land reclamation, and drainage and flood control.

Author : Michael J. Crosbie
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071777334
Total Pages : 673 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Design written by Michael J. Crosbie and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2005-01-06 with total page 673 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since its release in 1946, this has been one of the most widely recognized and respected resources for architects, engineers, and designers, bringing together the knowledge, techniques, and skills of some of the most well-known experts in the field. The new Eighth Edition takes a fresh, visual approach to the information architects need to access quickly, helping them save time and money by assuring they get it right the first time. Readers will find timely, new chapters on building security, natural disaster mitigation, building diagnostics, facility management, and much more.

Author : Joseph De Chiara
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1024 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Time-saver Standards for Building Types written by Joseph De Chiara and published by McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 1024 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers structures and places as diverse as residences, museums, libraries, and theaters, hospitals and nursing homes, churches, air and truck terminals, retail shops, restaurants, hotels, industrial parks, playgrounds, and arenas. This is a worthy competitor to Architectural graphic standards. It is illustrated with hundreds of plans, diagrams, tables, and schematics which help in the design of more functional, meaningful, and interesting buildings. De Chiara and Callender provide detailed information on the essential components of each building type, emphasizing the characteristic functions involved. This edition offers new information on facilities for such purposes as education, justice and correction, entertainment, health, and sports and recreation. The book features special sections on housing for the elderly and the handicapped, including access for the handicapped to public and government buildings.

Author : Donald Watson
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN 13 : 0070685061
Total Pages : 1072 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Time-saver Standards for Architectural Design Data written by Donald Watson and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 1997 with total page 1072 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reference on the technical knowledge required for architectural practice. Since the most recent edition was published in 1982, the scope and nature of architectural practice have expanded considerably to include new topics: energy conservation; environmental quality; accessibility; new project delivery mechanisms; and technological improvements in existing areas such as construction, materials, building enclosures and mechanical systems. This edition has been revised and the contents assessed and recreated to meet current and future needs of the profession. Information has been added on remodelling of existing buildings and on integration with allied engineering disciplines.

Author : John Hancock Callender
Publisher : New York : McGraw-Hill
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1184 pages
Book Rating : 4.8E/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Time-saver Standards for Architectural Design Data written by John Hancock Callender and published by New York : McGraw-Hill. This book was released on 1982 with total page 1184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The latest version of the venerable reference first published in 1946 and most recently in 1982. Considers such aspects as bioclimate design, life-cycle costing, the building shell, architectural ethics, superstructure, acoustics, construction materials technology, daylighting, environmentally responsible design, and evaluating building performance. A special section features design data formatted according to the Uniformat II classification system, offering easy access to preliminary design and specification by building component, assemble, and place in the system of construction. Useful for any professional in the architecture, design, or construction fields. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Donald Watson
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 898 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Time-Saver Standards for Urban Design written by Donald Watson and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 2003-03-14 with total page 898 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * The foremost professional reference on the physical design of cities and urban places * International coverage including recent European and Asian sustainability initiatives * Covers essential topics such as preservation, renewal, patterns of settlement and more * Outstanding contributors include Alan Plattus, Dean of the College of Architecture, Yale University

Author : Gang Chen
Publisher : ArchiteG, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1612650023
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Building Design and Construction Systems (Bdcs) Are Mock Exam (Architect Registration Exam) written by Gang Chen and published by ArchiteG, Inc.. This book was released on 2011 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Practical Mock Exam for the Building Design and Construction Systems (BDCS) Division of the ARE! To become a licensed architect, you need to have the proper combination of education and/or experience, meeting your Board of Architecture's special requirements, as well as passing all seven divisions of the Architect Registration Examinations (ARE). This book provides ARE exam overview, resources, exam prep and exam taking techniques, tips and guides. It also provides a realistic and complete set of Mock Exam, solutions, explanations for the Building Design and Construction Systems (BDCS) Division of the ARE. This book covers the following subjects: 1. ARE, IDP and Education Requirements 2. ARE Exam Content, Format and Prep strategies 3. Principles: Selection of Systems, Materials, and Methods, Historic Precedent, Human Behavior, and Design Theory 4. Environmental Issues: Sustainable Design Including Hazardous Material Mitigation, Thermal and Moisture Protection, and Adaptive Re-Use 5. Codes & Regulations: Zoning, Specialty and Building Codes, and Other Regulatory Requirements 6. Materials & Technology: Selection of Systems, Materials, and Methods, including Masonry, Metals, Wood, Concrete, Specialties, and Others 7. Project & Practice Management: Cost, Scheduling, Construction Sequencing, and Risk Management 8. Accessibility/Ramp Vignette: Designing a stairway and ramp connecting two levels that abides by the code and accessibility requirements 9. Stair Design Vignette: Designing a stairway connecting multiple levels that abides by the code and accessibility requirements 10. Roof Plan Vignette: Designing a sloped roof for draining the rainwater, locate equipment and accessories 11. Step-By-Step Solutions for 6 Graphic Vignettes Using NCARB Practice Program Software This book includes 85 challenging questions at the same difficulty level and format as the real exam (multiple-choice, check-all-that-apply, and fill-in-the-blank), and 6 graphic vignettes. It will help you pass the BDCS division of the ARE and become a licensed architect! About the author Gang Chen holds a master's degree from the School of Architecture, University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, and a bachelor's degree from the School of Architecture, South China University of Technology. He has over 20 years of professional experience. Many of the projects he was in charge of or participated in have been published extensively in Architecture, Architectural Record, The Los Angeles Times, The Orange County Register, etc. He has worked on a variety of unusual projects, including well-known, large-scale healthcare and hospitality projects with over one billion dollars in construction costs; award-winning school designs, highly-acclaimed urban design and streetscape projects, multifamily housing, high-end custom homes, and regional and neighborhood shopping centers. Gang Chen is a LEED AP BD+C and a licensed architect in California. He is also the internationally acclaimed author of other fascinating books, including Building Construction, Planting Design Illustrated, ARE Mock Exam Series and LEED Exam Guides Series, which include one guidebook for each of the LEED exams. For more information, visit www.GreenExamEducation.com

Author : Joseph De Chiara
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1296 pages
Book Rating : 4.4H/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Time-saver Standards for Building Types written by Joseph De Chiara and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 1980 with total page 1296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: