{"product_id":"the-architects-handbook-isbn-9781405135054","title":"The Architects' Handbook","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe Architects' Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e provides a comprehensive range of visual and technical information covering the great majority of building types likely to be encountered by architects, designers, building surveyors and others involved in the construction industry. It is organised by building type and concentrates very much on practical examples. \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncluding over 300 case studies, the Handbook is organised by building type and concentrates very much on practical examples. It includes:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e· a brief introduction to the key design considerations for each building type\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e· numerous plans, sections and elevations for the building examples\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e· references to key technical standards and design guidance\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e· a comprehensive bibliography for most building types\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book also includes sections on designing for accessibility, drawing practice, and metric and imperial conversion tables.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo browse sample pages please see http:\/\/www.blackwellpublishing.com\/architectsdata\u003c\/p\u003e  Preface. \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContributors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAirports.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness Parks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCinemas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunity Centres.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrematoria.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducation: Schools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducation: Universities and Colleges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducation: Art, Design and Media Studios.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFarm Buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFire Stations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHalls of Residence and Hostels.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth Service Buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHospices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHotels.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHousing and Residential Buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndustrial Buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaboratories.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLandscape Works.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaw Courts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLibraries and Learning Resource Centres.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMuseums and Art Galleries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePubs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReligious Buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestaurants and Catering Facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShops and Retail.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSports Facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTheatres and Art Centres.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVehicle Facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYouth Hostels.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZoos ad Aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign for Accessibility.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing Practice and Presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography and References.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConversion of Units.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ci\u003e\"All too often, architects attempt to redesign the wheel. Why struggle to sort out the complexity of a modern building when you can learn from the great masters. If the best architects in the world have visited the problems before, the chances are they have something to teach us. This book, with its detailed information about ground breaking buildings, should change the way we assimilate practical technical information\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaxwell Hutchinson\u003c\/p\u003e  Quentin Pickard, BA, RIBA, MiMgt, studied architecture at Newcastle University and Thames Polytechnic and qualified in 1976. After working for Haringey Council he established a practice in 1978 with a colleague, specializing in ecclesiastical and conservation projects. He has been the Inspecting Architect for several churches in north and central London. He is currently working for the Methodist Church Property Office.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuentin comes from a publishing family and has contributed both artwork and the written word to several books. He has been chair of the Aqua Group since 1989 and has been closely involved with several recent editions of three of the Group’s books (\u003ci\u003ePre-Contract Practice, Contract Administration, and Tenders and Contracts for Building\u003c\/i\u003e, all published by Blackwell Publishing).\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHe is the RIBA Conservation Advisor and has commented on numerous consultation documents and has taken part in several radio interviews. He set up the RIBA London Region Conservation Group, and he has helped to establish the national Register of Architects Accredited in Building Conservation. Quentin teaches on the Architectural Association Professional Practice Part 3 course, on the subject of building contracts. For several years he led building conservation teaching at South Bank University, as well as lecturing in architectural history, design and drawing practice. He has also lectured at several other universities and colleges, mainly in London. He has always believed strongly in the need for greater co-operation within the construction industry, and he was chair of the Junior Liaison Organisation in 1984. He is a member of ICOMOS and a freeman of the Worshipful Company of Chartered Architects.\u003c\/p\u003e  The Architects’ Handbook provides a comprehensive range of visual and technical information covering the great majority of building types likely to be encountered by architects, designers, building surveyors and others involved in the construction industry.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncluding over 300 case studies, the Handbook is organised by building type and concentrates very much on practical examples so complementing other architects’ reference books. 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