From ARCOM and The American Institute of Architects

A complete visual guide to choosing and using finishmaterials

In this unique guide, the authors of MASTERSPEC and ArchitecturalGraphic Standards join forces to offer architects vitalsingle-source access to the unbiased information they need toevaluate, select, and specify the best finish materials for anyjob.

This powerful visual resource combines hundreds of illustrationsfrom Architectural Graphic Standards with corresponding buildingmaterial performance and specification information from AIA'sMASTERSPEC, published by ARCOM. Use this book during the schematicand design development phases of a project and as an indispensableaid for product selection and specification.

Essential for architects, interior designers, and buildingdesigners, this vital reference provides information to makeinformed decisions about specific design goals, such asaffordability, environmental friendliness, durability, fireresistance, and esthetic success. Features include:

• Unique source of independent, in-depth building productperformance information-the one source that gives you reliablebuilding product information before you consult withmanufacturers

• Covers a full range of standard finish materials and includesselection criteria, details, typical product sizes, andinstallation and maintenance data

• Provides current standards based on research by government,association, and independent testing organizations as well as theinput of experienced architects and specifiers

"Architectural Graphic Standards has served the design communityfor decades as a virtual 'bible' for architectural detailing.MASTERSPEC Evaluations have long comprised one of the bestresources available for building product selection andspecification. Consolidating the strong points of both into thisnew desktop reference is an act of sheer brilliance!"

-Martin M. Bloomenthal, FAIA, CCS, CSI, Principal, The HillierGroup, Princeton, New Jersey

Autorentext
ARCOM (Architectural Computer Services, Inc.) develops and publishes, MASTERSPEC architectural specifications, SPECWARE specification-writing software -- tools that help architects create accurate and complete building material specification documents. ARCOM employs more than 45 full-time architects, engineers, programmers and specification writers who concentrate on continually developing, updating and improving the MASTERSPEC library and tools. The AIA (the American Institute of Architects), the largest professional organization for Architects in the United States. AIA owns the copyright to MasterSpec and has collaborated with ARCOM for more than 20 years to develop professional tools for architects.

Klappentext
From ARCOM and The American Institute of Architects A complete visual guide to choosing and using finish materials

In this unique guide, the authors of MASTERSPEC® and Architectural Graphic Standards join forces to offer architects vital single-source access to the unbiased information they need to evaluate, select, and specify the best finish materials for any job.

This powerful visual resource combines hundreds of illustrations from Architectural Graphic Standards with corresponding building material performance and specification information from AIA’s MASTERSPEC®, published by ARCOM. Use this book during the schematic and design development phases of a project and as an indispensable aid for product selection and specification.

Essential for architects, interior designers, and building designers, this vital reference provides information to make informed decisions about specific design goals, such as affordability, environmental friendliness, durability, fire resistance, and esthetic success. Features include:

• Unique source of independent, in-depth building product performance information–the one source that gives you reliable building product information before you consult with manufacturers
• Covers a full range of standard finish materials and includes selection criteria, details, typical product sizes, and installation and maintenance data
• Provides current standards based on research by government, association, and independent testing organizations as well as the input of experienced architects and specifiers
  "Architectural Graphic Standards has served the design community for decades as a virtual ‘bible’ for architectural detailing. MASTERSPEC® Evaluations have long comprised one of the best resources available for building product selection and specification. Consolidating the strong points of both into this new desktop reference is an act of sheer brilliance!"
  –Martin M. Bloomenthal, FAIA, CCS, CSI, Principal, The Hillier Group, Princeton, New Jersey

Zusammenfassung
From ARCOM and The American Institute of Architects

A complete visual guide to choosing and using finishmaterials

In this unique guide, the authors of MASTERSPEC and ArchitecturalGraphic Standards join forces to offer architects vitalsingle-source access to the unbiased information they need toevaluate, select, and specify the best finish materials for anyjob.

This powerful visual resource combines hundreds of illustrationsfrom Architectural Graphic Standards with corresponding buildingmaterial performance and specification information from AIA'sMASTERSPEC, published by ARCOM. Use this book during the schematicand design development phases of a project and as an indispensableaid for product selection and specification.

Essential for architects, interior designers, and buildingdesigners, this vital reference provides information to makeinformed decisions about specific design goals, such asaffordability, environmental friendliness, durability, fireresistance, and esthetic success. Features include:

• Unique source of independent, in-depth building productperformance information-the one source that gives you reliablebuilding product information before you consult withmanufacturers
• Covers a full range of standard finish materials and includesselection criteria, details, typical product sizes, andinstallation and maintenance data
• Provides current standards based on research by government,association, and independent testing organizations as well as theinput of experienced architects and specifiers

"Architectural Graphic Standards has served the design communityfor decades as a virtual 'bible' for architectural detailing.MASTERSPEC Evaluations have long comprised one of the bestresources available for building product selection andspecification. Consolidating the strong points of both into thisnew desktop reference is an act of sheer brilliance!"
-Martin M. Bloomenthal, FAIA, CCS, CSI, Principal, The HillierGroup, Princeton, New Jersey

Inhalt
DIVISION 5: METALS.

Metal Stairs.

DIVISION 6: WOOD AND PLASTICS.

Interior Architectural Woodwork.

Paneling.

DIVISION 8: DOORS AND WINDOWS.

Steel Doors and Frames.

Flush Wood Doors.

Stile and Rail Wood Doors.

Access Doors and Frames.

Folding Doors.

Door Hardware.

DIVISION 9: FINISHES.

Gypsum Plaster.

Gypsum Vaneer Plaster.

Portland Cement Plaster.

Factory-Finished Gypsum Board.

Gypsum Board Assemblies.

Gypsum Board Shaft-Wall Assemblies.

Glass-Reinforced Gypsum Fabrications.

Ceramic Tile.

Dimension Stone Tile.

Terrazzo.

Acoustical Panel Ceilings.

Acoustical Tile Ceilings.

Acoustical Snap-In Metal Pan Ceilings.

Acoustical Metal Pan Ceilings.

Linear Metal Ceilings.

Security Ceiling Systems.

Suspended Decorative Grids.

Fluid-Applied Athletic Flooring.

Resilient Athletic Flooring.

Brick Flooring.

Chemical-Resistant Brick Flooring.

Stone Paving and Flooring.
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