The Architects' Handbook

The Architects' Handbook provides a comprehensive range of
visual and technical information covering the great majority of
building types likely to be encountered by architects, designers,
building surveyors and others involved in the construction
industry. It is organised by building type and concentrates very
much on practical examples.

Including over 300 case studies, the Handbook is organised by
building type and concentrates very much on practical examples. It
includes:

· a brief introduction to the key design considerations for
each building type

· numerous plans, sections and elevations for the building
examples

· references to key technical standards and design
guidance

· a comprehensive bibliography for most building types

The book also includes sections on designing for accessibility,
drawing practice, and metric and imperial conversion tables.

To browse sample pages please see
http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/architectsdata

Autorentext

Quentin Pickard, BA, RIBA, MiMgt, studied architecture at Newcastle
University and Thames Polytechnic and qualified in 1976. After
working for Haringey Council he established a practice in 1978 with
a colleague, specializing in ecclesiastical and conservation
projects. He has been the Inspecting Architect for several churches
in north and central London. He is currently working for the
Methodist Church Property Office.

Quentin comes from a publishing family and has contributed both
artwork and the written word to several books. He has been chair of
the Aqua Group since 1989 and has been closely involved with
several recent editions of three of the Group's books
(Pre-Contract Practice, Contract Administration, and Tenders and
Contracts for Building, all published by Blackwell
Publishing).

He is the RIBA Conservation Advisor and has commented on
numerous consultation documents and has taken part in several radio
interviews. He set up the RIBA London Region Conservation Group,
and he has helped to establish the national Register of Architects
Accredited in Building Conservation. Quentin teaches on the
Architectural Association Professional Practice Part 3 course, on
the subject of building contracts. For several years he led
building conservation teaching at South Bank University, as well as
lecturing in architectural history, design and drawing practice. He
has also lectured at several other universities and colleges,
mainly in London. He has always believed strongly in the need for
greater co-operation within the construction industry, and he was
chair of the Junior Liaison Organisation in 1984. He is a member of
ICOMOS and a freeman of the Worshipful Company of Chartered
Architects.

Zusammenfassung
The Architects' Handbook provides a comprehensive range of visual and technical information covering the great majority of building types likely to be encountered by architects, designers, building surveyors and others involved in the construction industry. It is organised by building type and concentrates very much on practical examples.

Including over 300 case studies, the Handbook is organised by building type and concentrates very much on practical examples. It includes:

· a brief introduction to the key design considerations for each building type

· numerous plans, sections and elevations for the building examples

· references to key technical standards and design guidance

· a comprehensive bibliography for most building types

The book also includes sections on designing for accessibility, drawing practice, and metric and imperial conversion tables.

To browse sample pages please see http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/architectsdata

Inhalt
Preface. Acknowledgements.

Contributors.

Airports.

Business Parks.

Cinemas.

Community Centres.

Crematoria.

Education: Schools.

Education: Universities and Colleges.

Education: Art, Design and Media Studios.

Farm Buildings.

Fire Stations.

Halls of Residence and Hostels.

Health Service Buildings.

Hospices.

Hotels.

Housing and Residential Buildings.

Industrial Buildings.

Laboratories.

Landscape Works.

Law Courts.

Libraries and Learning Resource Centres.

Museums and Art Galleries.

Office.

Pubs.

Religious Buildings.

Restaurants and Catering Facilities.

Shops and Retail.

Sports Facilities.

Theatres and Art Centres.

Vehicle Facilities.

Youth Hostels.

Zoos ad Aquariums.

Design for Accessibility.

Drawing Practice and Presentation.

Bibliography and References.

Conversion of Units.

Index.