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At Your Fingertipsreliable, Usable Answers To Thousands Of Technical And Coderelated Questionswhen You'Re In The Preliminary Design Phase Of An Exciting Project, You Need Fast Reliable Answers To Important Questions About Building Codes, Egress Planning, Structural Systems, And Mechanical Systems. This Second Edition Of The Book That Architectural Record Calls A 'Must Have' Renders Engineering And Building Code Information In Simple Approximations That You Can Work Right Into Your Designs.The Architect'S Studio Companion, Second Edition Is Completely Updated To Cover The Latest Editions Of Boca, The Standard Building Code, The Uniform Building Code, And The National Building Code Of Canada. It Is Fully Crossreferenced To Guide You Through The Major Provisions Of All The Model Building Codes; And Extensive Appendixes Provide Important Supplementary Information On Height And Area Limitations, Toilet Room Fixture Requirements, Construction Types, Units Of Conversion, And More.This Indispensable Guide Makes It Fast And Easy To: Determine Which Building Code Applies To Your Design Proportion The Elements Of The Structural Systemno Calculations Required Lay Out A Codeconforming Egress Design Size And Lay Out Necessary Spaces For Mechanical And Electrical Systemsfor Students And Professional Architects Alike, This Is One Of The Most Important Books You Will Ever Place In Your Librarya Userfriendly Tool For Ensuring Code Compliance Before You Get Too Deeply Into The Design Process.Edward Allenis A Faculty Member At The Yale University School Of Architecture. His Books On Architecture Are Read And Used In Universities And Professional Offices Throughout The World, With More Than 150,000 Copies In Print.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main purpose of The Architect's Studio Companion? A: The Architect's Studio Companion provides reliable answers to technical and code-related questions during the preliminary design phase of architectural projects.
- Q: How does this book help with building codes? A: The book simplifies engineering and building code information, helping users determine applicable codes for their designs and ensuring compliance.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The Architect's Studio Companion is authored by Edward Allen, a faculty member at the Yale University School of Architecture.
- Q: What edition is The Architect's Studio Companion? A: This is the second edition, fully updated to cover the latest building codes and regulations.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 496 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The Architect's Studio Companion is available in a hardcover binding, ensuring durability.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students? A: Yes, the book is suitable for both students and professional architects, providing essential information for design and code compliance.
- Q: What supplementary information does the book include? A: The book includes extensive appendixes with information on height and area limitations, toilet room fixture requirements, construction types, and units of conversion.
- Q: Can I use this book for mechanical system design? A: Yes, the book includes guidance on sizing and laying out necessary spaces for mechanical and electrical systems.
- Q: When was The Architect's Studio Companion published? A: The book was published on August 11, 1995.