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.

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.

* 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

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.

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.