《Materials, Structures, and Standards: All the Details Architects Need to Know But Can Never Find》的评论 http://www.books-sales.com/materials-structures-and-standards-all-the-details-architects-need-to-know-but-can-never-find-2 books shopping Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:22:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 admin http://www.books-sales.com/materials-structures-and-standards-all-the-details-architects-need-to-know-but-can-never-find-2#comment-2991 admin Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:05:09 +0000 http://www.books-sales.com/materials-structures-and-standards-all-the-details-architects-need-to-know-but-can-never-find-2#comment-2991 By Aaron Dahl (San Antonio, TX) I am a licensed architect, and have been in professional practice now for 15 years. I thought this book was going to offer me some of the common reference tables I need, or perhaps some of the general ADA measurements that must be exact, but it fell well short of my expectations. It's not really suitable for anyone in the design profession, and I think much of the book is littered with detailing and CAD standards that are not necessary for your normal do-it-yourselfer or home builder. I think it may be appropriate for architecture students, however, it really does not have sufficient information to instruct students, and much of the material selection information and detailing is flat elementary. By Aaron Dahl (San Antonio, TX)

I am a licensed architect, and have been in professional practice now for 15 years. I thought this book was going to offer me some of the common reference tables I need, or perhaps some of the general ADA measurements that must be exact, but it fell well short of my expectations.

It’s not really suitable for anyone in the design profession, and I think much of the book is littered with detailing and CAD standards that are not necessary for your normal do-it-yourselfer or home builder. I think it may be appropriate for architecture students, however, it really does not have sufficient information to instruct students, and much of the material selection information and detailing is flat elementary.

]]> admin http://www.books-sales.com/materials-structures-and-standards-all-the-details-architects-need-to-know-but-can-never-find-2#comment-2990 admin Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:02:58 +0000 http://www.books-sales.com/materials-structures-and-standards-all-the-details-architects-need-to-know-but-can-never-find-2#comment-2990 By A. McDonald (New York) This is a wonderful little reference book of architectural data, something like what you would imagine Graphic Standards would be if you reduced it to its most useful 10%, and organized it better. The material is clear, concise, and beautifully presented. In fact a book so graphically striking and thoughtful is fairly rare for a reference book. I think the book would be useful to have around any office, but because of the introductory or foundational nature of some of the material (for example how to lay out a drawing sheet, numbering conventions) I think the book would be most useful to an architecture student or intern. By A. McDonald (New York)

This is a wonderful little reference book of architectural data, something like what you would imagine Graphic Standards would be if you reduced it to its most useful 10%, and organized it better. The material is clear, concise, and beautifully presented. In fact a book so graphically striking and thoughtful is fairly rare for a reference book.

I think the book would be useful to have around any office, but because of the introductory or foundational nature of some of the material (for example how to lay out a drawing sheet, numbering conventions) I think the book would be most useful to an architecture student or intern.

]]> admin http://www.books-sales.com/materials-structures-and-standards-all-the-details-architects-need-to-know-but-can-never-find-2#comment-2989 admin Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:01:52 +0000 http://www.books-sales.com/materials-structures-and-standards-all-the-details-architects-need-to-know-but-can-never-find-2#comment-2989 By Marco Antonio Abarca (Colorado) This book immodestly bills itself as a unique compilation of useful information for architects. It is devided into six sections dealing with Measure and Drawing, Proportion and Form, Codes and Guidelines, Systems and Componenets, Characteristics of Materials and a catchall final section entitled a Compendium. In turn, each section is illustrated with wonderful line drawings and quick run downs of architectural details. I am doubtful that any architect or engineer would find this book helpful in their practice. The level of detail their professions require cannot be found in this slender volume. They rely on detailed, encyclopedic volumes of construction details. This book is meant for architectural enthusiasts and non-professionals. I would recommend it highly for an owner who is overseeing a bulding project. This book is helpful in translating architectural and building terms into easily understood language. This volume would also be helpful to entry level general contractors, interior designers and people trying to design their own homes. This book is a well written introduction to an area of study that requires years of training and access to very detailed volumes of architectural details. By Marco Antonio Abarca (Colorado)
This book immodestly bills itself as a unique compilation of useful information for architects. It is devided into six sections dealing with Measure and Drawing, Proportion and Form, Codes and Guidelines, Systems and Componenets, Characteristics of Materials and a catchall final section entitled a Compendium. In turn, each section is illustrated with wonderful line drawings and quick run downs of architectural details.

I am doubtful that any architect or engineer would find this book helpful in their practice. The level of detail their professions require cannot be found in this slender volume. They rely on detailed, encyclopedic volumes of construction details.

This book is meant for architectural enthusiasts and non-professionals. I would recommend it highly for an owner who is overseeing a bulding project. This book is helpful in translating architectural and building terms into easily understood language. This volume would also be helpful to entry level general contractors, interior designers and people trying to design their own homes. This book is a well written introduction to an area of study that requires years of training and access to very detailed volumes of architectural details.

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