For almost 75 years, this has been the source architects turn to when confronted with a question about building design. You’ll have access to a wealth of information, ranging from site excavation to structures to roofs. With more than 8,000 architectural illustrations, including both reference drawings and constructible architectural details, provides c omprehensive graphic references for highly visual professionals. The new edition includes information on sustainable building design and construction, as well as extensive additions and updates throughout to reflect the current state of building design. Professionals in a wide range of fields will benefit from this invaluable reference, including architects, specifiers, engineers, contractors, estimators, planners, drafters, interior designers, code officials, facility space planners, building owners, educators, librarians, attorneys. 1100 pp.

To celebrate seventy-five years as the cornerstone of an industry, this commemorative Eleventh Edition is the most thorough and significant revision of Architectural Graphic Standards in a generation. Substantially revised to be even more relevant to today’s design professionals, it features:

• An entirely new, innovative look and design created by Bruce Mau Design that includes a modern page layout, bold second color, and new typeface
• Better organized-- a completely new organization structure applies the UniFormat® classification system which organizes content by function rather than product or material
• Expanded and updated coverage of inclusive, universal, and accessibledesign strategies
• Environmentally-sensitive and sustainable design is presented and woven throughout including green materials, LEEDS standards, and recyclability
• A bold, contemporary new package-as impressive closed as it is open, the Eleventh Edition features a beveled metal plate set in a sleek, black cloth cover
• Ribbon Markers included as a convenient and helpful way to mark favorite and well used spots in the book

Thoroughly reviewed and edited by hundreds of building science experts and experienced architects, all new details and content including:

• New structural technologies, building systems, and materials
• Emphasis on sustainable construction, green materials, LEED standards, and recyclability
• Expanded and updated coverage on inclusive, universal, and accessible design strategies
• Computing technologies including Building Information Modeling (BIM) and CAD/CAM
• New information on regional and international variations
• Accessibility requirements keyed throughout the text
• New standards for conducting, disseminating, and applying architectural research