By ARCOM, The American Institute of Architects, Elena M. S. Garrison
ISBN-10: 0471227668
ISBN-13: 9780471227663
ISBN-10: 0471449520
ISBN-13: 9780471449522
From ARCOM and the yank Institute of ArchitectsA entire visible advisor to selecting and utilizing end materialsIn this exact consultant, the authors of MASTERSPEC and Architectural photo criteria sign up for forces to provide architects very important single-source entry to the independent info they should review, decide on, and specify the simplest end fabrics for any job.This robust visible source combines 1000's of illustrations from Architectural picture criteria with corresponding development fabric functionality and specification info from AIA's MASTERSPEC, released via ARCOM. Use this booklet throughout the schematic and layout improvement stages of a undertaking and as an integral reduction for product choice and specification.Essential for architects, inside designers, and development designers, this very important reference offers details to make expert judgements approximately particular layout targets, resembling affordability, environmental friendliness, sturdiness, fireplace resistance, and esthetic good fortune. gains include:* special resource of autonomous, in-depth development product functionality information-the one resource that offers you trustworthy construction product details earlier than you seek advice from brands* Covers an entire diversity of ordinary end fabrics and comprises choice standards, info, regular product sizes, and set up and upkeep info * presents present criteria in accordance with learn via govt, organization, and self sufficient trying out firms in addition to the enter of skilled architects and specifiers "Architectural photograph criteria has served the layout group for many years as a digital 'bible' for architectural detailing. MASTERSPEC reviews have lengthy comprised the best assets to be had for development product choice and specification. Consolidating the robust issues of either into this new machine reference is an act of sheer brilliance!"-Martin M. Bloomenthal, FAIA, CCS, CSI, critical, The Hillier crew, Princeton, New Jersey