{"product_id":"the-architects-handbook-9781405135054","title":"The Architects Handbook","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Architects'' Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e provides a comprehensive range of visual and technical information covering the great majority of building types likely to be encountered by architects, designers, building surveyors and others involved in the construction industry. It is organised by building type and concentrates very much on practical examples. \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncluding over 300 case studies, the Handbook is organised by building type and concentrates very much on practical examples. It includes:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e a brief introduction to the key design considerations for each building type\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e numerous plans, sections and elevations for the building examples\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e references to key technical standards and design guidance\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e a comprehensive bibliography for most building types\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book also includes sections on designing for accessibility, drawing practice, and metric and imperial conversion tables.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"All too often, architects attempt to redesign the wheel. Why struggle to sort out the complexity of a modern building when you can learn from the great masters. If the best architects in the world have visited the problems before, the chances are they have something to teach us. This book, with its detailed information about ground breaking buildings, should change the way we assimilate practical technical information\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaxwell Hutchinson\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface. \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContributors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAirports.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness Parks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCinemas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunity Centres.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrematoria.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducation: Schools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducation: Universities and Colleges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducation: Art, Design and Media Studios.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFarm Buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFire Stations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHalls of Residence and Hostels.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth Service Buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHospices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHotels.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHousing and Residential Buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndustrial Buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaboratories.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLandscape Works.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaw Courts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLibraries and Learning Resource Centres.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMuseums and Art Galleries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePubs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReligious Buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestaurants and Catering Facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShops and Retail.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSports Facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTheatres and Art Centres.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVehicle Facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYouth Hostels.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZoos ad Aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign for Accessibility.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing Practice and Presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography and References.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConversion of Units.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407873220951,"sku":"9781405135054","price":52.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781405135054.jpg?v=1730500810","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-architects-handbook-9781405135054","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}