Author : Donald Watson
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 898 pages
File Size : 36,31 MB
Release : 2003-03-14
Category : Architecture
ISBN :
* 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 : Charles W. Harris
Publisher : Time-Saver Standards
Page : 952 pages
File Size : 15,85 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Architecture
ISBN :
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 : Joseph DeChiara
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 1144 pages
File Size : 44,88 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Architecture
ISBN :
Revised edition of Time-saver Standards for Residential Development (1984). A hefty volume which comprises a master file of data on design standards and criteria that lead to livable environments. Coverage includes neighborhood organization, site considerations, subdivisions and land planning, community facilities, elements of the dwelling unit, types of single-family houses, and of apartments and apartment buildings, mobile homes and parks, rehabilitation and historic preservation, and safety and security. Abundantly illustrated with drawings and plans. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author : John Hancock Callender
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 1058 pages
File Size : 38,98 MB
Release : 1974
Category : Architecture
ISBN :
Author : Joseph DeChiara
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 1745 pages
File Size : 33,37 MB
Release : 2001-07-04
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0071704655
The "Silver Bible" -- thoroughly revised, updated and redesigned Interior designers, architects, and other design professionals can still turn to the field’s beloved "Silver Bible" for a wealth of information related to the design and planning of residential and commercial interiors. But now, Time-Saver Standards for Interior Design and Space Planning, Second Edition goes even further to truly make the classic interior design reference the standard in its field. From standard furniture dimensions to architectural woodwork details, you’ll find a vast array of time-saving data and details. Editors Joseph DeChiara, Julius Panero, and Martin Zelnik have brought together contributions from well-known architectural and interior design firms to give you details derived from actual designs and working drawings, showing various solutions for typical design problems encountered in interior architecture. You get a wide range of typical layouts and residential spaces, offices, conference rooms, and reception areas, in addition to details of bars, restaurants, and public toilets. This exciting new edition includes new international examples and metrification – and provides you with full coverage of healthcare spaces, educational spaces; home offices; videoconferencing spaces; green design; project forms and schedules. Two outstanding sections cover historic styles and woodworking.
Author : Joseph De Chiara
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 1296 pages
File Size : 31,80 MB
Release : 1980
Category : Architecture
ISBN :
Author : Michael J. Crosbie
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 673 pages
File Size : 29,16 MB
Release : 2005-01-06
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0071777334
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 Companies
Page : 870 pages
File Size : 13,80 MB
Release : 1984
Category : Architecture
ISBN :
Author : American Planning Association
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 11,16 MB
Release : 2012-09-17
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1118550765
The new student edition of the definitive reference on urban planning and design Planning and Urban Design Standards, Student Edition is the authoritative and reliable volume designed to teach students best practices and guidelines for urban planning and design. Edited from the main volume to meet the serious student's needs, this Student Edition is packed with more than 1,400 informative illustrations and includes the latest rules of thumb for designing and evaluating any land-use scheme--from street plantings to new subdivisions. Students find real help understanding all the practical information on the physical aspects of planning and urban design they are required to know, including: * Plans and plan making * Environmental planning and management * Building types * Transportation * Utilities * Parks and open space, farming, and forestry * Places and districts * Design considerations * Projections and demand analysis * Impact assessment * Mapping * Legal foundations * Growth management preservation, conservation, and reuse * Economic and real estate development Planning and Urban Design Standards, Student Edition provides essential specification and detailing information for various types of plans, environmental factors and hazards, building types, transportation planning, and mapping and GIS. In addition, expert advice guides readers on practical and graphical skills, such as mapping, plan types, and transportation planning.
Author : Lorraine Farrelly
Publisher : Laurence King Publishing
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 22,97 MB
Release : 2011-04-22
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1780675127
Architects and urban planners need to describe cities in the course of their work, be it through maps, diagrams, sketches, computer renderings or models. Drawing for Urban Design explores a wide range of ways to represent the city, from freehand sketching to sophisticated computer models. The book provides a practical introduction to these techniques for students while explaining the processes associated with describing and designing urban environments – it is an invaluable visual handbook for representing the contemporary city.
