architectural graphic standards

cd-rom v 3.0 .(iso)

Authored by the American Institute of Architects, Architectural Graphic Standards (AGS),

the classic industry reference, is often referred to as the Architects bible.

The CD-ROM version of AGS, developed by Jordani Multimedia, received the 1996 Technology Leader Award.

Version 3.0 of AGS CD-ROM,

provides direct links to Web sites for Product Manufacturers, Trade, and Professional Associations!

Use Version 3.0 as an industry browser for immediate detail information, drawings, codes, and standards.

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The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture By Editors of Phaidon Press

Publisher: Phaidon Press

Number Of Pages: 824

Publication Date: 2004-05-11

ISBN / ASIN: 0714843121

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Book Description:
The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture-- so massive that it comes in its own plastic carrying case--is one of the rare publishing events that lives up to its hype. The book showcases 1,052 buildings completed since January 1998 with thousands of well-chosen color photographs plans, elevations, and cross-sections. Major elements of each project are described in elegantly succinct texts. Rather than simply pay lip service to the concept of "world" architecture, this book ranges throughout 75 countries on six continents. And although the big names in the field are here--Rafael Moneo and Herzog De Meuron are each represented by nine projects; Tadeo Ando with eight, Frank Gehry with six--the focus is on the ingenuity and diversity of contemporary architecture, regardless of the fame of its creator.

The book's global view embraces many approaches, including experimental construction, neo-modernism, postmodernism, reinterpreted vernacular architecture and lingering traces of the International Style. While virtually every building type is included, from factories to museums, from lookout towers to train stations, the largest and most creative category is single family housing. Selected (as were all the projects) by a panel of leading architects, critics, scholars and others, these homes offer a tantalizing sense of what is possible, even on a modest budget. Grouped by country, the residences establish a sense of local context--from the elegant use of Scandinavian wood to the imaginative use of narrow plots of land in Tokyo. Fully indexed, with an array of maps and world data charts, The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture is destined to serve as a unique reference tool. But the geographic organization encourages you to just open the book anywhere and make a discovery--perhaps the surreal vision of Ake Larsson's Icehotel (carved from ice and snow), or the forest of Cor-ten steel pipes Jose ABP Forjaz used in the Mbuzini Memorial, or the startling shed forms of Rick Joy's Tubac House.

--Cathy Curtis

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Henry J. Cowan "Dictionary of Architectural and Building Technology"

Publisher: Spon Press

Publication Date: 1998-07-24

ISBN: 0419222804

Number of pages: 263

Format: PDF

Size: 3.2 Mb

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Book Description:

This dictionary of over 5500 terms is compiled specifically for the professional. The explanation of terms addresses technical issues in architecture and building. The terms have been fully updated with many new entries for the third edition. This is a valuable addition to all construction reference libraries which will enable students and professionals from technical, management and professional fields to grasp vocabulary from outside their areas as they contribute towards the built environment.

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Mark Richard Miller "Audel Complete Building Construction, 5th Edition"

Publisher: Audel

Publication Date: 2004-10-22

ISBN: 0764571117

Number of pages: 720

Format: PDF

Size: 15 Mb

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Book Description:

Whether construction is your livelihood or you're just planning a home addition, you need to know the latest about materials, methods, and more. From locating the structure on the site to installing roof shingles, this book helps you make responsible decisions about every stage of building construction. Fully updated with information about available resources, new materials, and recent code changes, it helps you build cost-effective, energy-efficient structures with confidence.

* Understand how different types of lots, covenants, and zoning will affect structure placement

* Consider the Air Freezing Index and Degree Days when planning foundations

* Look at the pros and cons of welded wire fabric in concrete work

* Explore low-E window glass, heat mirror, and switchable glazings

* Find out what insulation and ventilation procedures are most effective

* Learn about the properties of Gypsonite(TM) and FiberBond(TM) in interior construction

* Handle the radon hazard and other environmental issues

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Historical Dictionary of Architecture
Publisher: The Scarecrow Press, Inc.
ISSN: 0810858215
Publication Date: 2008-09-28
Format: PDF
Number of pages: 368
Size: 4.6 Mb
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