Architectural Graphic Standards by Charles George Ramsey

Architectural Graphic Standards by Charles George Ramsey

The gold-standard design and documentation reference for students

Architectural Graphic Standards, Student Edition condenses key information from the definitive industry reference to provide students with a powerful learning resource. Covering design and documentation for a variety of projects, this book offers extensive visuals backed by expert discussion to prepare students for work in a modern professional practice. This new 12th edition has been significantly updated to provide the latest information on important architectural developments and movements, with detailed coverage of sustainability, economy, technology, and more alongside current building standards and best practices. The companion website features sample curricula, student exercises, and classroom projects to aid the understanding of developing designers, and links to additional resources include professional associations, manufacturers' websites, and architectural articles to help students stay up-to-date as the field continues to evolve.

Architectural Graphic Standards is the gold-standard reference for practicing architects, engineers, and builders; this Student Edition introduces key elements in a way that's relevant to the budding designer, along with ancillary materials that facilitate internalization.

• Delve into the design and documentation process for building materials and elements, as used in today's real-world practice
• Discover the latest advances in sustainability, digital fabrication, building information modeling, and more
• Learn the building standards and best practices for a wide variety of architectural details
• Examine thousands of illustrations, richly detailed graphics, PowerPoint slides, and links to additional resources

Simply knowing graphic and documentation standards is not enough; future architects and engineers must develop an instinctual understanding and reflexive use of much of this material. Architectural Graphic Standards, Student Edition provides the depth and breadth of coverage they need, and the expert guidance that will help them succeed.

Dennis J. Hall, FAIA, FCSI (Charlotte, NC) is founder and managing principal of Hall Architects, Inc. He has over twenty-five years experience in the fields of architecture, interior design, and urban design. Mr. Hall is a leader in the construction industry and has served on numerous boards, committees, and panels for various professional organizations including the Associated General Contractors, the American Institute of Architects, the Construction Specifications Institute, and the American Arbitration Association. Mr.. Hall is a former Institute Director for the Construction Specifications Institute and is currently Chairman of the MasterFormat Expansion Task Team. He also serves on the OmniClass Construction Classification System (OCCS) Development Committee. He is a former chairman of the CSI Uniform Drawing System Task Team and sits on the National Institute of Building Sciences' National CAD Standard Project Committee where he is co-chair of the External Libraries Committee.

Nina Giglio, CSI, CCS, Assoc. AIA (Charlotte, NC) is an architect and specifier at Hall Architects, Inc.

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) (Washington, DC) is America's largest and oldest professional society for architects. The AIA offers continuing education, conferences, and professional information to its membership and their clients. Founded in 1857, the AIA celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2007

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ISBN 13	9780471046837
ISBN 10	0471046833
Title	Architectural Graphic Standards
Author	Charles George Ramsey
Condition	Unavailable
Publisher	John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published	1981-02-19
Number of pages	800
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.