Architectural Graphic Standards (Hardcover)

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Celebrating seventy-five years of defining architectural standards, Wiley is proud to introduce the most thorough revision of Architectural Graphic Standards in a generation. This anniversary edition of the indispensable architect’s tool features an entirely new design created by Bruce Mau Design, improved organization, and expanded and all-new content covering contemporary issues.
Review
“Any discipline is lucky to have its bible, a book so embracing and lucid it helps to define and guide a profession or industry for generations. In houses and buildings, the bible is Architectural Graphic Standards…this venerable reference will continue to be not only relevant but remarkably prescient for many buildings to come.” (Old-House Journal, Sept/Oct 2007)”Architectural Graphic Standards 11th edition continues a 75-year tradition of offering concise text and descriptive graphics in a basic design handbook for architects.” (Fabric Architecture; Sep/Oct 2007)

“The practice of Architectural Design is continually changing and this book gives examples of what is considered good practice at this time. I recommend this to everyone doing architectural design; this book is a tool, not a pretty book to leave on the table for visitors to see.” (Orange Bytes, (North Orange County Computer Club), August 2007)

“Architectural Graphic Standards–more a professional handbook than a guide to graphic conventions–represents the most ambitious revision and overhaul in the publication’s history.” (Library Journal; 8/1/07)

“This year sees the publication of a new, improved Architectural Graphic Standards. Since Ramsey and Sleeper’s last edition in 1956, the book has grown with rapidly evolving technologies, and the sporadic publishing pace of its early years has kept pace with the changes. The profession is evolving at an ever-greater pace, but Architectural Graphic Standards is keeping up its role as the franchise player.” (Architect Magazine, June 2007)

3 Responses to “Architectural Graphic Standards (Hardcover)”

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03月 31st, 2008 at 9:41 pm

By arch hag (midwest)

I’m really disappointed to find that my big, beatiful new edition of Architectural Graphic Standards does not contain everything that previous editions did. I was so happy to have my very own copy and now will have to also buy a 10th edition to get everything. Check it out before you buy!
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03月 31st, 2008 at 9:48 pm

By T “TWeek” (Richmond, VA)
Try looking up “bathroom.” You’ll find them under “Inclusive Design/Accessible Design.” The implication is that, if you’re not including the handicapped in your concept for a powder room, for example, you’re not being a good person.

This outwardly beautiful book is riddled with page after page of What to Think, not information useful toward a creative and practical design. Graphic standards have morphed here into a pompous treatise on Doing the “Right” Thing.

The moralist tone is so irritating that it’s easy to overlook that the organization, in so far as it is deemed to be a reference book, is simply awful.

If you’re looking for graphic standards, I suggest an earlier edition, any edition.
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03月 31st, 2008 at 9:51 pm

By Daniel S. Cooter (Knoxville, TN)

To date, I’ve had to resort to previous editions of the Graphic Standards for most of my information. And I find it odd that a book titled graphic standards does not illustrate what the graphic conventions are. But it LOOKS PRETTY!

As for the CD-Rom, it has to be installed on the computer to use it, and the license agreement allows it to be installed on only one computer.

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