Architectural Graphic Standards, 9th Edition
 | Average Customer Rating: Recommend The architect's standard reference for over 60 years is now available as a book/CD-ROM set. Use the book for ideas and inspiration. Then use one of five powerful search methods on the CD-ROM to quickly find all the information you need for a design project. Product details and pricing info |
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33 Customer Reviews Posted
- If the price is right, it's perfect for students.
- Through 3 years I had this book while in school, it was an invaluable resource. As many of you know, the work done in arch. school is very design/idea based, and not necessarily rooted in a feasible final product. However, I strived to include as many true-to-life elements in my design, and this book got it done for me. Many standards and sizes, etc. that had my classmates scrambling around on the internet or looking through dozens of books to find were easily found in the index of this book. It eventually became a class resource for a couple semesters until people bought their own.
As a professional, many people's firms have a specialty or three. For instance, I work for a healthcare firm at the moment. However, as a student, you can run the whole gamut of different building types. Despite how far-out some of my designs were, the fact that they were rooted in current, workable building methods and systems that were detailed out helped me immensely when applying for jobs. Knowing the details and showing them in your design is not only good for your reputation, but good for ability as an architect.
I'd recommend this to many arch students if the price is right for you. I happened upon it at a time with the book (no CD) was around $80 or $90. Of the dozens of textbooks I still have, this is one resource book I know I'll be consulting for a while. - 2008-02-16, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Architectural Graphic Standards for Architects, En..
- Great book. Really Highlights the shortcomings of the modern addition of this book. I highly recomend this book for students and practicing architects.
- 2008-02-08, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- A must-have for design professionals!
- For over 70 years, architects have been using a valuable reference book, "Architectural Graphic Standards."
"Architectural Graphic Standards" is organized roughly per the CSI Masterformat divisions, including general planning and design data, sitework, concrete, masonry, metals, wood, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, specialties, equipment, furnishings, special construction, conveying systems, mechanical, electrical, sports, energy, history preservation, etc.
"Architectural Graphic Standards" has 1072 pages (9.6 x 11.8 inches large format) and numerous line drawings. This new edition has expanded and new content covering contemporary issues. It is a must-have for architects, landscape architects and urban planners, interior designers, engineers or any other building-related design professionals. - 2008-01-14, 3 of 3 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- worth it
- I got this book for my cousin who just became an Architect in Ecuador. The cover was a bit damaged, but he was able to fix it my "making" a new cover. He is very pleased with the book. For the price paid, it was worth it.
- 2007-12-13, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Achitectual Graphic Standards
- The reprsentation was not clear this is a reproduction of a 1935 published book. This is not usefull in todays building enviroment.
- 2007-08-27, 1 of 3 people found this review helpful, Rated:
