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Download or read book Metric Handbook written by Pamela Buxton and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-02-23 with total page 2627 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Significantly updated in reference to the latest construction standards and new building types Sustainable design integrated into chapters throughout Over half of the entire book has now been updated since 2015 Over 100,000 copies sold to successive generations of architects and designers This book belongs in every design office. The Metric Handbook is the major handbook of planning and design data for architects and architecture students. Covering basic design data for all the major building types it is the ideal starting point for any project. For each building type, the book gives the basic design requirements and all the principal dimensional data, and succinct guidance on how to use the information and what regulations the designer needs to be aware of. As well as buildings, the Metric Handbook deals with broader aspects of design such as materials, acoustics and lighting, and general design data on human dimensions and space requirements. The Metric Handbook is the unique reference for solving everyday planning problems.
Book Synopsis Metric Handbook by : David Littlefield
Download or read book Metric Handbook written by David Littlefield and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2008-01-28 with total page 852 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Take a look at the dedicated microsite for free sample content - architecturalpress.com/the-metric-handbook * Originally devised as a guide for converting from imperial to metric measurements, 'The Metric Handbook' has since been totally transformed into the major handbook of planning and design data for architects. This new edition has been updated to account of the most recent changes to regulation and practice – in particular the increasing emphasis on environmental legislation - to meet the needs of the modern building design professional. The Metric Handbook deals with all the principal building types from airports, factories and warehouses, offices shops and hospitals, to schools, religious buildings and libraries. For each type the book gives the basic design requirements and all the principal dimensional data, as well as succinct guidance on how to use the information and what regulations the designer may need to be aware of. As well as buildings the Metric Handbook deals with broader aspects of design such as materials, acoustics and lighting, and general design data on human dimensions and space requirements. The Metric Handbook is a unique authoritative reference for solving everyday planning problems. It has sold well over 100,000 copies worldwide to successive generations of architects and designers – this is a book that truly belongs on every design office desk and drawing board.
Book Synopsis Using the Building Regulations by : Michael J. Billington
Download or read book Using the Building Regulations written by Michael J. Billington and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the Building Regulations and Approved Documents have become more and more complex, they have become increasingly unfriendly for a professional user. Compliance is only possible by understanding a wide range of supporting documentation. Alternative approaches are implied, but not described or analysed. This book examines Approved Document C on Site Preparation and takes the user through all the key stages of preparation, compliance, inspection and enforcement. It offers practical advice on using not just the traditional routes to compliance but also on the alternative approaches suggested but not explained in the Approved Documents. The advantages and disadvantages of each form of compliance are analysed in depth. Everything you need to know to prepare a site's fixtures against contamination and moisture is discussed, including floors, walls, window frames, door tresholds, and roofs. This is an indispensable text for professional designers, architects, structural and other specialist engineers, building control officers and students in construction, building and architecture.
Book Synopsis Using the Building Regulations by : Mike Billington
Download or read book Using the Building Regulations written by Mike Billington and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-08-21 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the Building Regulations and Approved Documents have become more and more complex, they have become increasingly unfriendly for a professional user. Compliance is only possible by understanding a wide range of supporting documentation. Alternative approaches are implied, but not described or analysed. This book examines Approved Document C on Site Preparation and takes the user through all the key stages of preparation, compliance, inspection and enforcement. It offers practical advice on using not just the traditional routes to compliance but also on the alternative approaches suggested but not explained in the Approved Documents. The advantages and disadvantages of each form of compliance are analysed in depth. Everything you need to know to prepare a site's fixtures against contamination and moisture is discussed, including floors, walls, window frames, door tresholds, and roofs. This is an indispensable text for professional designers, architects, structural and other specialist engineers, building control officers and students in construction, building and architecture.
Book Synopsis The Building Regulations by : M. J. Billington
Download or read book The Building Regulations written by M. J. Billington and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-03-20 with total page 1358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since publication of the first edition in 1976, The Building Regulations: Explained and Illustrated has provided a detailed, authoritative, highly illustrated and accessible guide to the regulations that must be adhered to when constructing, altering or extending a building in England and Wales. This latest edition has been fully revised throughout. Much of the content has been completely rewritten to cover the substantial changes to the Regulations since publication of the 13th edition, to ensure it continues to provide the detailed guidance needed by all those concerned with building work, including architects, building control officers, Approved Inspectors, Competent Persons, building surveyors, engineers, contractors and students in the relevant disciplines.
Book Synopsis Building Regulations Explained by : London District Surveyors Association
Download or read book Building Regulations Explained written by London District Surveyors Association and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-08-06 with total page 1908 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Almost all buildings erected or altered in England and Wales must satisfy the requirements of the building regulations. This essential reference has been revised in line with new legislation up to January 2004, including important revisions to Parts B, E, H, J, L1, L2, and M and an outline of the proposed Part P. Each chapter explains in clear terms the appropriate regulation and any other legislation, before explaining the approved document. The Appeals and Determinations have been repositioned at the end of each chapter. Publications lists and relevant sources of information are also included, together with annexes devoted to legislation relevant to the construction industry, determinations made by the Secretary of State, and sample check lists. This highly illustrated and practical approach to the subject makes this the indispensable, one-stop reference guide for professionals and students.
Book Synopsis Building Regulations in Brief by : Ray Tricker
Download or read book Building Regulations in Brief written by Ray Tricker and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-05-02 with total page 1122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most popular and trusted guide to the building regulations, Building Regulations in Brief is updated regularly to reflect constant changes. Now in its seventh edition, it has sold over 28,000 copies since its first publication in 2003. This new edition includes the latest on all the significant amendments to Building Regulations, Planning Permission and the Approved Documents that occurred in October 2010 and includes changes to Parts F and L, as well as Approved Documents A, C, and J. There are also changes reflecting the consolidation of the building regulations included. The no-nonsense approach has made it a firm favourite with all involved in the building industry including designers, building surveyors and inspectors, students and architects. A ready reference giving practical information, it enables compliance in the simplest and most cost-effective manner possible. Building Regulations in Brief cuts through the confusion to explain the meaning of the regulations, their history, current status, requirements, associated documentation and how local authorities view their importance, as well as emphasizing the benefits and requirements of each regulation. It's an essential purchase for anyone needing to comply with the building regulations.
Book Synopsis Construction Materials Reference Book by : David Doran
Download or read book Construction Materials Reference Book written by David Doran and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-07-24 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the definitive reference source for professionals involved in the conception, design and specification stages of a construction project. The theory and practical aspects of each material is covered, with an emphasis being placed on properties and appropriate use, enabling broader, deeper understanding of each material leading to greater confidence in their application. Containing fifty chapters written by subject specialists, Construction Materials Reference Book covers the wide range of materials that are encountered in the construction process, from traditional materials such as stone through masonry and steel to advanced plastics and composites. With increased significance being placed on broader environmental issues, issues of whole life cost and sustainability are covered, along with health and safety aspects of both use and installation.
Book Synopsis Principles of Element Design by : Peter Rich
Download or read book Principles of Element Design written by Peter Rich and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-10-02 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The construction of buildings is learnt through experience and the inheritance of a tradition in forming buildings over several thousand years. Successful construction learns from this experience which becomes embodied in principles of application. Though materials and techniques change, various elements have to perform the same function. 'Principles of Element Design' identifies all the relevant elements and then breaks these elements down into all their basic constituents, making it possible for students to fully understand the given theory and principles behind each part. As all building projects are subject to guidance through the Building Regulations and British Standards, this book gives an immediate reference back to relevant information to help practitioners and contractors identify key documents needed. Yvonne Dean B.A. (Hons) B.A (Open) RIBA, an architect, energy consultant and materials technologist. She also has 15 years experience as a lecturer, travels widely and is a guest lecturer at many universities. She pioneered an access course for Women into Architecture and Building, which has been used as a template by others, and has been instrumental in helping to change the teaching of technology for architects and designers. Peter Rich AA Dipl. (Hons) Architect, started his career with 14 years experience as a qualified architectural technician. He then joined the AA School of Architecture, working with Bill Allen and John Bickerdike after his graduation, later becoming a partner of Bickerdike Allen Rich and Partners. He also taught building construction at the Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London, and architectural design at the Polytechnic of North London. He now acts as a Consultant.
Book Synopsis Building Regulations Explained by : John Stephenson
Download or read book Building Regulations Explained written by John Stephenson and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2001 with total page 1612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fully revised essential reference takes into account all important aspects of building control, including new legislation up to Spring 2000 with important revisions to parts B, K, M and N. Each chapter explains the approved document. Publication lists and relevant sources of information are also included, together with annexes devoted to legislation relevant to the construction industry, determinations made by the Secretary of State and sample check lists. Building Regulations Explained will be of wide appeal to architects, planners, surveyors, builders, building control professionals (including new non-NHBC approved inspectors), regulators and students.
Book Synopsis Materials for Architects and Builders by : Arthur R. Lyons
Download or read book Materials for Architects and Builders written by Arthur R. Lyons and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bricks and brickwork; Blocks and blockwork; Lime, cement and concrete; Timber and timber products; Ferrous and non-ferrous metals; Bitumen and flat roofing materials; Glass; Ceramic materials; Stone and cast stone; Plastics; Glass-fibre reinforced plastics, cement and gypsum; Plaster and board materials; Insulation materials; Sealants, gaskets and adhesives; Paints, wood stains, varnishes and colour; Energy-saving materials and componets; Recycled and ecological materials; Sustainability
Book Synopsis Materials for Architects and Builders by : Arthur Lyons
Download or read book Materials for Architects and Builders written by Arthur Lyons and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-08-21 with total page 965 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Materials for Architects and Builders provides a clear and concise introduction to the broad range of materials used within the construction industry and covers the essential details of their manufacture, key physical properties, specification and uses. Understanding the basics of materials is a crucial part of undergraduate and diploma construction or architecture-related courses, and this established textbook helps the reader to do just that with the help of colour photographs and clear diagrams throughout. This new edition has been completely revised and updated to include the latest developments in materials research, new images, appropriate technologies and relevant legislation. The ecological effects of building construction and lifetime use remain an important focus, and this new edition includes a wide range of energy saving building components.
Download or read book The Architects' Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author :The Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate Publisher :Routledge ISBN 13 :1000701328 Total Pages :342 pages Book Rating :4.0/5 (7 download)
Book Synopsis Clerk of Works and Site Inspector Handbook by : The Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate
Download or read book Clerk of Works and Site Inspector Handbook written by The Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-07-25 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of the popular handbook is a practical companion for Clerks of Works, Site Inspectors and anyone with the responsibility of managing construction works on site. Clerk of Works and Site Inspector Handbook, 2018 edition the book explains the traditional site inspector/clerk of works role and their liabilities, as well as duties and responsibilities linked to a more contemporary construction setting. It explores the relationship between inspectors, architects and other construction professionals, whilst providing valuable insight into reporting and what to look for, check and test every step of the way. It's an essential reference book for Clerks of Works and Site Inspectors, containing important lessons for newly qualified architects, those who carry out site inspections or act as resident site architects and Part 3 students.
Book Synopsis The Building Acts and Regulations Applied by : C.M.H. Barritt
Download or read book The Building Acts and Regulations Applied written by C.M.H. Barritt and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-09-25 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This newly revised edition is an up-to-date and concise volume, clarifying the Building Acts and Regulations relating to houses, flats and maisonettes, for all construction professionals and students. Each chapter forms a self-contained unit covering all the regulation requirements applicable to a particular part of a building, dealing with each part in turn. With this single volume, professionals can ensure that all regulations are fully covered in respect of houses, flats and maisonettes. Inclusion of the July 1995 changes in the Acts and Regulations ensures the text provides the very latest information. An ideal reference book for architects, builders, structural and building services engineers. Essential supplementary reading for students undertaking courses in any of the above at HNC, HND and degree level.
Book Synopsis Coated Metal Roofing and Cladding by : M. S. Oliver
Download or read book Coated Metal Roofing and Cladding written by M. S. Oliver and published by Thomas Telford. This book was released on 1997 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on investigations across Europe and North America, this report addresses the key areas of interest to architects, engineers, manufacturers, installers and building owners.Recommendations are given on the specification of appropriate materials (including insurance and guarantee arrangements), design guidance, installation and maintenance and on the need for training of installers. Areas requiring further research and standardisation are also identified.
Book Synopsis Architect's Legal Pocket Book by : Matthew Cousins
Download or read book Architect's Legal Pocket Book written by Matthew Cousins and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-08-14 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A little book that's big on information, the Architect's Legal Pocket Book is the definitive reference on legal issues for architects and architectural students. This handy pocket guide covers key legal principles which will help you to quickly understand the law and where to go for further information. Now in a fully updated new edition, this bestselling book covers a wide range of subjects focused on the UK including building legislation, negligence, liability, planning policy and development, listed buildings, party wall legislation, and rights of light. This edition also contains greater coverage of contracts including the RIBA contracts, dispute resolution and legal issues in professional practice. Illustrated with clear diagrams and featuring key cases, this is an invaluable source of practical information and a comprehensive guide of the current law for architects. It is a book no architect should be without.
