Metric Handbook – New edition for 2011
May 25, 2011
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The fourth edition of The Metric Handbook will be available in October this year.
Metric Handbook is the major handbook of planning and design data for architects and architecture students. Covering basic design data for all the major building types it is the ideal starting point for any project. For each building type, the book gives the basic design requirements and all the principal dimensional data, and succinct guidance on how to use the information and what regulations the designer needs to be aware of. Read more on the Architectural Press dedicated microsite |
Architect’s Legal Pocket Book – All new!
May 24, 2011
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A little book that’s big on information. The Architect’s Legal Pocket Book is the definitive pocket reference guide on legal issues for architects and architectural students. This handy pocket book provides key legal principles and the latest legal developments that will help you quickly understand the law and where to go for further information.
This book covers a wide range of subjects focused on the UK including building legislation and the Localism Bill, negligence, liability, planning policy and development, listed buildings, party wall legislation and rights of light. Illustrated with clear diagrams and featuring key cases, this pocket book is an invaluable source of practical information and a comprehensive guide of the current law for architects. The Architect’s Legal Pocket Book is written in a format that has already proved hugely popular throughout the construction industry and is a book no architect should be without. View a sample chapter on the Architectural Press website by clicking here Read more information and buy at the Elsevier book store by clicking here See our complete range of law and practice books by clicking here |
Architect’s Legal Pocket Book
May 11, 2011
ISBN: 9780080966038 View & buy in bookstore (powered by Routledge) |
“This book has been written with a broad interest in the legal issues of buildings and the built environment. I was looking for a helpful and clear legal textbook that would best help me in the office, on site and to administer a project. After failing to find a suitable book, I decided to compile a guide of the most relevant legal issues of professional practice. It is acknowledged that the inclusion and exclusion of legal issues for architects is subjective. Given the limitation in size of the book, a careful balance has been sought between the range and depth of information an architect may need. This book does not attempt to give exhaustive analysis of the law and does not claim to be the basis of a single interpretation or an authority of the law. I have included references for those who wish to seek further information. However, anyone seeking legal advice should contact a solicitor or barrister. I have endeavoured to state the law as at 31st January 2011. The law generally covers England and Wales.”From Matthew Cousins – author of Architect’s Legal Pocket Book. This new title from Architectural Press is publishing on May 25th. Download a free sample chapter – ‘Outline of Law’ by clicking here. |
Building Services Handbook – New edition for 2011!
May 6, 2011
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The sixth edition of the Building Services Handbook by Roger Greeno and Fred Hall has now been published. This legendary guidebook for all construction & building services professionals has new information on water system components, control systems for hot water and heating, ventilation and air conditioning, drainage, gas appliance flues and further examples of design calculations. It has been revised and expanded to take into account recent amendments to the Building Regulations Approved Documents and guidance from British and European Standards.
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Architect’s Pocket Book – Another highly readable review!
May 5, 2011
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See below for another interesting review, recently published on Amazon.co.uk - “This book has been a constant desk fellow of mine throughout my architectural education and work in practice. Inside is a well considered series of chapters documenting the day to day considerations when working in the construction industry. As a quick reference supplement to my working this title has been invaluable. The problem with any architectural resource is that the industry is constantly in motion and information is constantly updated. It is a constant battle to try and keep up with the most recent changes to policy and regulation. Which is why i point out that this book is a supplementary guide and not a bible. It does not cover a lot of the specialisms that are encountered in regard to modern day construction. That said, the portability, detailed diagrams and extensive references make this book stand out amongst similar titles. Having long owned a copy of the previous edition, the revised edition of the Architects Pocket Book doesn’t seem to contain a significant change in content. As the previous review points out, there appears to be only 5 extra pages. Therefore if you already own a copy of the 3rd, I wouldn’t see the absolute need in purchasing this new edition, provided you are pragmatic about the information inside. But for anyone new to the subject or thinking of finding a suitable quick reference, then here undoubtedly is your place to start.” |