Architectural Graphic Standards

by Robert Packard and Charles George Ramsey

Book Overview

Abridged from Architectural Graphic Standards , a very popular reference in the building profession, this condensed paperback version offers students essential, frequently used information. It contains a wealth of important design data related to the planning, design and details of architectural projects. Organized around the CSI MasterFormat, the book covers new areas such as historic preservation, sports facilities and energy design. Illustrations...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 047101284X
• ISBN13: 9780471012849
• Release Date: April 1994
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 2.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.3" x 11.3"

Customer Reviews

A must-have for design professionals!

For over 70 years, architects have been using a valuable reference book, "Architectural Graphic Standards." "Architectural Graphic Standards" is organized roughly per the CSI Masterformat divisions, including general planning and design data, sitework, concrete, masonry, metals, wood, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, specialties, equipment, furnishings, special construction, conveying systems, mechanical, electrical, sports, energy, history preservation, etc. "Architectural Graphic Standards" has 1072 pages (9.6 x 11.8 inches large format) and numerous line drawings. This new edition has expanded and new content covering contemporary issues. It is a must-have for architects, landscape architects and urban planners, interior designers, engineers or any other building-related design professionals. Gang Chen, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Author of "Architectural Practice Simplified," "LEED GA Exam Guide," "Planting Design Illustrated," and other books on various LEED exams, architecture, and landscape architecture

Every Architect Needs a Copy

The early editions of this book are must-haves for architects. Much of the information, especially residential details, is relevant today. As a literal graphic standard, this work presents visual information that was the genesis of modern professional working drawings. The clarity and richness of information as presented here can stand up in as well as inform today's CADD environment. One note: With a little effort, you can find an original(2nd or 3rd)edition in good condition for less than the cost of this reprint.The first three editions contain nearly identical information.

Valued Possession

This book is reviewed in The Earth Times, issue of Dec. 1-31, 1999, by Louis Silverstein, executive editor of the publication, who calls the 1953 edition the book he values more than any other in his possession. "If you need to build a home or a small city from scratch ... there is one one book of instruction you would need."

great! but not acceptable price wise

This is a great source but something should be done about it's cost. It is absolutely a must have for all architects but the price is something one hesitates about.

A 1932 Heirloom copy of 1st edition, NOT A CURRENT BOOK!

This text is a coffee-table book or a teaching library text, suitable for impressing novices to architecture how things were actually drawn to be built in 1932. It has no current value, unless one is renovating a building of that era. No code or other standards are included.