Metric handbook

Adler, David

Metric handbook planning and design data - 2nd ed. - Oxford Architectural Press 1999 - 1 ill. 30cm. v.

Notation, drawing office practice and dimensional co-ordination Basic design data Sanitary installations and cloakrooms Design for the vehicle Aids to pedestrian movement Landscape design Terminals and transport interchanges Factories Industrial storage buildings Farm buildings Offices Law courts Retail trading Payment and counselling offices Public service buildings Primary health care Hospitals Eating and drinking Studios for sound and vision Auditoria Community centres Swimming Boating Outdoor sports and stadia Indoor sports Equestrian design Places of worship Schools Higher education Laboratories Museums, galleries and temporary exhibition spaces Libraries and information centres Houses and flats Student housing and housing for young people Homes for old people Hotels Tropical design Thermal environment Light Sound Structure Fire Security Access for maintenance Service distribution Materials The SI system Conversion factors and tables List of contributors

Second edition, although there have been several revisions since it was first published as "AJ metric handbook" in 1968, of this essential design reference tool. Each chapter includes illustrations of ideal layouts and dimensions for different types of building. Includes references to key legislation and standards setting out minimum space requires and further reading.

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DESIGN DATA
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