The Architects' Handbook

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. Including over 300 case studies, the Handbook is organised by building type and concentrates very much on practical examples so complementing other architects' reference books. It features: a brief introduction to the key design considerations for each building type numerous plans, sections and elevations for the building examples references to key technical standards and design guidance a comprehensive bibliography for most building types The book also includes sections on designing for accessibility, drawing practice, and metric and imperial conversion tables.

Preface. Acknowledgements. Contributors. Airports. Business Parks. Cinemas. Community Centres. Crematoria. Education: Schools. Education: Universities and Colleges. Education: Art, Design and Media Studios. Farm Buildings. Fire Stations. Halls of Residence and Hostels. Health Service Buildings. Hospices. Hotels. Housing and Residential Buildings. Industrial Buildings. Laboratories. Landscape Works. Law Courts. Libraries and Learning Resource Centres. Museums and Art Galleries. Office. Pubs. Religious Buildings. Restaurants and Catering Facilities. Shops and Retail. Sports Facilities. Theatres and Art Centres. Vehicle Facilities. Youth Hostels. Zoos ad Aquariums. Design for Accessibility. Drawing Practice and Presentation. Bibliography and References. Conversion of Units. Index.