The Architect's Portable Handbook: First-Step Rules of Thumb for Building Design 4/e

The Essentials of Building Design--at Your Fingertips!

Fully updated with the 2009 IBC International Building Code, this practical guide delivers the key data you need in every step of an architectural project--from initial planning and estimating through design and completion. The Architect's Portable Handbook, Fourth Edition, provides the latest code and cost information, along with a wealth of easy-to-follow diagrams, charts, tables, and checklists for building materials, components, and assemblies. This is a must-have on-the-job companion for every design professional.

Get practical coverage of:

Land planning

Grading and drainage

Soils

Site improvements

Landscaping and irrigation

Green architecture

Concrete

Masonry

Metals

Wood

Thermal and moisture protection

Doors, windows, and glass

Finishes

Specialties

Equipment

Interiors

Assemblies

Conveying systems

Plumbing and HVAC

Lighting and electrical