Metric handbook : planning and design data /
"An essential reference resource for any architect or architect student, the Metric Handbook is the major handbook for planning and design data. For each building type, the book gives basic design requirements, principal dimensional data and details of relevant building regulations. The book al...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Abingdon, Oxon :
Architectural Press,
2012.
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| Edition: | 4th ed. |
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| Summary: | "An essential reference resource for any architect or architect student, the Metric Handbook is the major handbook for planning and design data. For each building type, the book gives basic design requirements, principal dimensional data and details of relevant building regulations. The book also contains information on broader aspects of design applicable to all building types, such as materials, acoustics and lighting, and data on human dimensions and space requirements. Significantly updated, the new edition of this work focuses on sustainable design practice to make projects competitive within a green market. As well as a full revision, including additional new building types and the latest updates to regulation and practice, the book features an improved new layout with color images and text to make it easier to find vital information quickly. Metric Handbook is a tried and tested, authoritative reference for solving everyday planning problems - it is a must have for every design office desk and drawing board"-- |
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| Item Description: | First ed. published in 1979 as: New metric handbook. |
| Physical Description: | 1v. (various pagings) : ill. (some col.), maps ; 30 cm. |
| ISBN: | 9781856178068 (pbk) 9780080963419 1856178064 0080963412 9780080963419 (ebk) |