edited by Bruce Bassler ; authored by the American Institute of Architects ; Smith Maran Architecture and Interiors, graphics editor ; with additional illustrations from the Magnum Group
Eleventh edition
xvii, 540 pages :
illustrations ;
29 cm
Includes index
Includes bibliographical references and index
Publisher's notes on the 11th edition -- Foreword to the 11th edition -- Introduction -- From the introduction to Architectural Graphic Standards, 11th edition -- Organization of AGS core content -- Preface -- section 1. Building elements -- 1. Element A : substructure -- Introduction -- Soils and soils explorations -- Soils definitions : terms and classifications -- Soils studies and reports -- Climatic foundation issues -- Seismic foundation issues -- Foundations -- General -- Settlement and differential settlement -- Shallow foundations -- Special foundations -- Basement construction -- Basement excavation -- Basement walls -- 2. Element B : shell -- Introduction -- Design considerations -- Climate and energy -- Sustainability and energy -- Superstructure -- Floor construction -- Roof construction -- Exterior enclosure -- Exterior walls -- Exterior windows -- Exterior doors -- Roofing -- Design considerations -- Roof coverings -- Roof openings -- 3. Element C : interiors -- Introduction -- Interior construction -- Partitions -- Interior doors -- Stairs -- Design considerations -- Stair construction -- Stair finishes -- Interior finishes -- Wall finishes -- Floor finishes -- Ceiling finishes -- 4. Element D : services -- Introduction -- Conveying -- Design considerations -- Elevator -- Escalators and moving walks -- Plumbing -- Design considerations -- Plumbing fixtures -- Domestic water distribution -- Rain water drainage -- Heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) -- Design considerations -- Refrigeration -- HVAC distribution -- Other special HVAC systems and equipment -- Fire protection -- Design considerations -- Sprinklers -- Standpipes -- Fire protection specialties -- Other fire protection systems -- Electrical -- Substations, switchboards, motor starters, and busways -- Lighting and branch wiring -- Communications and security -- 5. Element E : equipment and furnishings -- Introduction -- Equipment -- Vehicular equipment -- Kitchen and laundry equipment -- Athletic equipment -- Furnishings -- Fixed furnishings -- Movable furnishings -- 6. Element F : special construction -- Introduction -- Special construction -- Special structures -- 7. Element G : building sitework -- Introduction -- Site preparation -- Site Earthwork -- Site improvements -- Porous pavements -- Parking lots -- Pedestrian paving -- Site development -- Landscaping -- Planting of trees and shrubs -- Site civil/mechanical utilities -- Subsurface drainage systems -- Storm drainage utilities -- Runoff control systems -- Site electrical utilities -- Site lighting
section 2. Materials -- 8. Concrete -- Introduction -- Concrete forming and accessories -- Concrete formwork -- Concrete formwork for columns and footings -- Concrete formwork for walls -- Concrete formwork for slabs and beams -- Concrete formwork accessories -- Concrete reinforcing -- Placement of steel reinforcing -- Cast-in-place concrete -- Concrete admixtures -- Supplementary cementitious materials (SCM) -- Concrete surfaces, finishes, and integral color -- 9. Masonry -- Introduction -- Masonry mortaring and grouting -- Types of joints -- Masonry anchorage, reinforcing, and accessories -- Masonry anchorage and reinforcing -- Masonry ties -- Masonry accessories -- Masonry movement joints -- Lintels -- Unit masonry -- General -- Clay masonry units -- Columns, pilasters, and beams -- Masonry arches -- Glass unit masonry -- Glass block : design data -- Glass block installation -- Stone assemblies -- Stone uses and properties -- Stone masonry patterns and veneer -- Stone details -- 10. Metals -- Introduction -- Metal materials -- Properties of metals -- Finishes on metals -- Structural metal framing -- W and M steel shapes -- S, HP, C, MC, and L steel shapes -- Metal tubing and pipes -- Gratings -- 11. Wood -- Introduction -- Wood materials -- Wood treatment -- Preservative wood treatment -- Fire-retardant wood treatment -- Fastenings -- Wood adhesives -- Nails -- Sheathing -- Plywood design data -- Plywood panel types -- Wall and roof sheathing -- Plywood subflooring on wood framing -- Plywood sheathing for roofs and soffits -- Oriented-strand board -- Architectural woodwork -- Wood paneling -- Panel products and wood veneers
section 3. Issues of contemporary practice -- 12. Sustainable design -- Introduction -- Framework of good design : principles and process -- Principles of sustainable design -- Sustainable design process -- Expanded scope of services -- Ecological literacy -- Flows in nature -- Concept of flows -- Time -- Healthy ecosystems -- Ecosystem concepts -- Architectural planning for regeneration of ecosystems -- Organizational efforts -- Declaration of interdependence -- Healthy materials -- Environmental impact/material life cycle -- Healthy community design -- Community forum and sustainable infrastructure -- Healthy buildings -- Effective strategies -- Priorities for sustainable buildings -- Metrics -- Rating systems and awards -- Standards and certifications sources -- 13. Inclusive design -- Introduction -- Universal design -- Seven principles of universal design -- Accessible design -- Codes, laws, and regulations -- ADA and FHAA design requirements -- Federal legislative process -- Building blocks -- Reach ranges for accessibility -- Protruding objects in circulation paths -- Accessible routes and walking surfaces -- Curbs and parking -- Accessible ramps -- Elevators -- Wheelchair lifts -- Accessible doors -- Accessible communications features -- Accessible toilets and bathrooms -- Accessible residential bathrooms -- Accessible residential kitchens -- 14. Computing technologies -- Introduction -- Building information modeling (BIM) -- How BIM overcomes the limitations of CAD -- BIM and related technologies -- 15. Architectural research -- Introduction -- Nature of research -- Historical research -- Technical research -- Case study : building diagnostics -- Appendices -- A. Construction information systems -- Introduction -- OmniClass Classification Construction System -- UniFormat -- MasterFormat -- SectionFormat -- B. CAD standards -- Introduction -- Application overview -- C. Graphic symbols -- Introduction -- Symbol classification structure -- D. Mathematical data -- Selected equation and constants -- Weight of materials -- Area and volume calculation -- Index