Architect's pocket book / Jonathan Hetreed and Ann Ross.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hetreed, Jonathan, author.

Ross, Ann, 1955- author.

Contributor:

Baden-Powell, Charlotte, 1936-

Taylor & Francis eBooks

Series:

Routledge Pocket Books

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Architecture--Great Britain--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Architecture.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

Sixth edition.

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge, 2023.

Contents:

<P>Preface to the Sixth Edition Acknowledgements to the Sixth Edition <B>1. General Information </B>The Architect's role in the 21<SUP>st</SUP> century. Designing for a Changing Climate. Metric system. Metric units. Temperature. Imperial units. Conversion factors. Greek alphabet. Roman numerals. Geometric data. Paper sizes. CAD (Computer Aided Design). BIM (Building Information Modelling). Drawing conventions. 3-Dimensional hand drawing. NBS. The classifications. <B>2. Design Guidance.</B> Professional bodies for architects and technologists. Planning permissions. Other consents. Planning appeals. Party Wall Awards. Building Regulations. Dampness in buildings. Construction Design and Management Regulations. Standards

in the construction industry. Cost estimating, contracts, fees, disputes and legal involvement for Architects. Sustainability, energy saving and green issues in a time of Climate Emergency. Landscaping. Anthropometric data. Furniture and fittings data. Vehicles and bicycles. Sanitary provision for public buildings. <B>3. Structures. </B>Eurocodes. Building loading. Bending moments and beam formulae. Fire resistance. Low carbon design. Substructure (Foundations). Superstructure (above ground structure). Masonry structures. Timber construction. Metal structural framing systems (SFS). Steel frame. Concrete frame. <B>4. Services. </B>Drainage. Rainwater disposal. Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS). Water supply regulations. Water storage and use. U-values. R-values. K-values. Conservation of fuel and power. Heat losses. Central heating and hot water systems. Ventilation. Electrical installation. Lighting. Sound. Home Technology Integration. <B>5</B>. <B>Building Elements. </B>Enclosure. Stairs and balustrades. Fireplaces. Chimneys and Flues. Doors. Windows. Pitched rooflights. Flat rooflights. Security fittings and Ironmongery. <B>6. Materials and Components. </B><I> </I>Concrete. Brickwork and Blockwork. Stonework. Damp proof courses and membranes. Plaster and render. Metals. Insulation. Roofing and cladding. Glass. Glass blocks. Timber. Building boards. Wood rotting fungi. Plastics. Wall and floor tiles. Nails and screws. Colour. Paints. Wallpaper. <I>Addresses</I>/<I>Sources Bibliography</I>/<I>Sources Index</P></I>

Notes:

"From the original by Charlotte Baden-Powell."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electronic reproduction. London Available via World Wide Web.

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Other Format:

Print version : Hetreed, Jonathan. Architect's pocket book

ISBN:

9781003357995

1003357997

9781000852318

1000852318

9781000852271

100085227X

Publisher Number:

40031829403

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