Name/Title
Architectural Graphic StandardsEntry/Object ID
2012.017.23Secondary Title
Ramsey/Sleeper Architectural Graphic StandardsDescription
Graphic reference book about building design. Contains more than 8,000 architectural illustrations, including both reference drawings and constructible architectural details. Features UniFormat(r) classification system which organizes content by function rather than product or material. Includes coverage of inclusive, universal, and accessible design strategies and environmentally-sensitive and sustainable design, e.g., green materials, LEEDS standards, and recyclability.
Contents: Situating Ramsey and Sleeper: A Genealogy of Architectural Graphic Standards -- Introduction -- Section 1: Building elements : 1. Element A: Substructure : Soils and soils explorations ; Foundations ; Basement construction -- 2. Element B: Shell : Design considerations ; Superstructure ; Exterior enclosure ; Roofing -- 3. Element C: Interiors : Interior construction ; Stairs ; Interior finishes -- 4. Element D: Services : Conveying ; Plumbing ; Heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) ; Fire protection ; Electrical -- 5. Element E. Equipment and furnishings -- 6. Element F. Special construction and demolition -- 7. Element G: Building sitework : Site preparation ; Site improvements ; Site civil/mechanical utilities ; Site electrical utilities -- Section 2. Materials : Concrete : Concrete forming and accessories ; Concrete reinforcing ; Cast-in-place concrete -- 9. Masonry : Masonry mortaring and grouting ; Masonry anchorage, reinforcing and accessories ; Unit masonry ; Glass unit masonry ; Stone assemblies -- 10. Metals : Metal materials ; Metal fastenings ; Structural metal framing ; Decorative metal -- 11. Wood : Wood materials ; Wood treatment ; Fastenings ; Sheathing ; Architectural woodwork -- Section 3. Issues of contemporary practice : 12. Sustainable design : Framework of good design: principles and practices ; Flows in nature ; Healthy ecosystems ; Healthy materials ; Healthy community design ; Healthy buildings ; Metrics -- 13. Inclusive design : Universal design ; Visitability ; Accessible design ; Fair Housing Amendments Act -- 14. Computing technologies : Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) ; Building information modeling (BIM) -- 15. Architectural research : The nature of research ; Technical research ; Social science research ; Design research -- Appendices : A. Climate -- B. Solar radiation and building orientation -- C. Thermal transmission -- D. Human dimensions -- E. Mobility aids -- F. Construction information -- G. CAD standards -- H. Graphic symbols -- I. Using the metric system -- J. Building security -- K. Classical architectural elements -- L. Geometry -- M. Mathematical data -- N. Structural calculations -- O. Professional associations and institutes directory.
xxxvi, 1080 p. : ill., maps, plans ; 30 cm.Collection
Historic Charleston Foundation LibraryAcquisition
Accession
2012.017.Source or Donor
Mrs. Jane P. deButtsAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of Mrs. Jane P. deButtsLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
BookNomenclature Sub-Class
Other DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
Building--Details--Drawings--Standards, Architectural drawing--Standards, Building--Standards, Standards, EngineeringBook Details
Author
American Institute of ArchitectsEdition
11th ed.Publisher
John Wiley & SonsDate Published
circa 2007Call No.
TH2031 .A84 2007ISBN
9780471700913LCCN
2006102175Location
Location
Room
Property Mgr's OfficeBuilding
Missroon HouseCategory
PermanentDate
February 7, 2023General Notes
Note
Notes: Authored by the American Institute of Architects ; Andrew Pressman, editor-in-chief ; Smith Maran Architecture and Interiors, graphics editor ; with additional illustrations from the Magnum Group.
Includes index.Created By
admin@catalogit.appCreate Date
October 2, 2012Updated By
admin@catalogit.appUpdate Date
February 17, 2023