In this new paperback edition of Rizzoli's highly successful hardcover book, Hamptons resident Ken Miller parlays his intimate knowledge of the area and access to private properties to portray, in vivid color, the distinctive history, architecture, and natural beauty that have made the Hamptons so enticing for over four centuries.
Packed with useful hands-on information for both schematic design and computer-assisted working drawings, Architect’s Studio Handbook is the ideal tool for every architect who wants handy rules-of-thumb, convenient graphic conventions, and easy-to-find answers in diagrams, charts, and drawings -- all in a stay-open, flex-binding format. Author/architect Terry Patterson’s complete, up-to-date, information-packed guide helps you:
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Must-have format guide to brand-new CSI/AIA drawing standards. Turn all your working drawings into the revolutionary 199 CSI/AIA approved Uniform Drawing Format with the help of this step-by-step manual--quickly, easily, and most of all accurately! The new standards promise to eliminate time- and energy-wasting inconsistencies, and Fred A. Sittt's Uniform Drawing Format Manual: How to Incorporate the New CAD Drawing Stnadards for Building Design will eliminate confusion converting to these new standards. This is the first-ever guide to these brand-new design standards--which are comparable in importance to the CSI Masterformat. Using the standards explained in this resource will help you prevent glitches and omissions that have plagued architects and engineers everywhere, expedite contractor bidding and construction, and bring long-needed simplification and clarity to drawings. The manual hands you hundreds of samples showing exactly how and where to introduce the new drawing conventions in your own work, from building elements to details, materials, systems, and products. Still even compares the new formats with other well-known systems in current use, giving you the means to choose the best format for any size project. But no matter which system you select, you'll finally move the production process from dangerous "ad hoc" design practices to a comprehensive system to be used in its entirety. With the help of this manual, you'll produce drawings that "speak the same language" to everyone involved in the project.
Customer Reviews:
Very Poorly Edited Book!.......2001-10-29
I have read several books authored by Mr. Stitt - however, this particular book was especially poorly edited. The content of the book itself was fine and useful.
I found it ironic that a book dedicated to elevating the precision and accuracy of architectural construction documents would be burdened with so many spelling errors, repeat sentences, slang comments (I guess to give some personality to the author) and out of context information. The book was difficult to read because the errors were so distracting.
I can only speculate that either the book was published in haste and not edited at all prior to printing; to save money, 3rd graders were hired to edit the book (paid with candy and lunch money); or, Mr. Stitt has become very sloppy with age.
All said, the previous books I have read by Mr. Stitt have been masterful in presentation and content. This book is a huge disappointment!
Uniform Drawing Format Manual: New Cadd and Drafting Standar.......2000-08-22
Although the idea is good, the execution of this national standards review misses the mark. Mr. Stitt was unfortunate to have based his overview on an outdated model. All of the information I reviewed fails to reflect the current AIA and CSI documents, despite a copyright date later than the current national standards. The level of detail is inadequate for providing standard guidelines suitable to assure compliance.
Necessary Uniformity.......2000-06-23
Let me start with the only problem with this book. Because of its size and binding method, it is next to impossible to lay the book open on the desk as a continuous reference manual. As for the material and Cadd formatting, the book provides a necessary outline of layering and naming that closely follows what has already been programmed in the software. What makes this book such an important refence manual is the clarity with which it address each profession involved on a job. By providing the standard with which all professions can easily read and translate into their work, the book easilly pays for itself by clarifying the ambiguity of what information is necessary and where does it belong.
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An Inspiration & Insight into the Joy of Productive Drafting.......1999-09-20
25 years ago this book inspired me to write my own schedule & progess graph. When I had finished my first job using his ideas, I thought "Finished already - can't be!" But it was! Now into CAD I was hoping he had written an update. He made drafting productive, satisfying and profitable.
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Professional Handbook of Architectural Working Drawings
Osamu A. Wakita , and
Richard M. Linde
Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons
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This book forms a comprehensive manual for students of architecture, architects, architectural technicians and draughtsmen in the building industry on how to produce clear and effective working drawings.
Every aspect of drawing preparation is covered, from the information required on drawings for particular purposes and how to relate them to specifications and bills of quantities, drawing office techniques and materials; how to relate architects drawings to those produced by other specialists and how to programme drawing office work. Such sound and all-encompassing advice given so clearly and concisely, with a wealth of illustrations, makes this book an essential tool for students and in any drawing office.
Essential tool for students and in the drawing officeUpdated to include the impact of computer drafting
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Working drawings produced both manually and using packages such as AutoCAD, continue to be a core part of architectural practice and the construction process. From their production by architectural assistants or technicians, to their use in the site office and later by facilities managers, these drawings are a vital source of technical information. While the very largest architectural practices have their own unique systems to produce working drawings, all students and young professionals learn basic techniques and methods. Working Drawings Handbook presents all you need to know to produce a set of functional and clear architectural plans. This comprehensive manual covers both manual and computer-aided design. It shows what information is required on each type of document, how drawings relate to specifications, and how to organize and document work. This handbook presents a fully illustrated guide to all the key methods and techniques.
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- Learning from the pros
- Instructive and colorful.
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The Art of Railroad Photography: Techniques for Taking Dynamic Trackside Pictures
Gary J. Benson
Manufacturer: Kalmbach Publishing Company
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Learning from the pros.......2000-05-14
I found the advice in this book was exactly what I needed to fill in the gaps. Not only are the photographs beautiful, but they are something that you can actually learn from just by studying them. Gary also includes the settings on his camera next to each photo. Almost all aspects of photography are covered in various degrees with emphasis on the railroading aspect. Tricks of the trade are also included and I particularly like the way Gary shoots "trainscapes" landscapes with trains and railroading in them. I highly recommend this book
Instructive and colorful........1998-10-11
"The Art of Railroad Photography" is an instructive and colorful volume.
Aimmed at those who love both trains and train photography, Gary J. Benson's work fills a definite void for rail fans.
Benson is quite adept at explaining photographic matters, regardless of how technical they are. He covers everything from camera equipment and accessories to natural lighting and the 20 best spots to photograph trains.
The book has more than 130 color photos, and they are from every corner of the country. Also, they cover many major and minor lines.
Most of the pictures here are first-rate. Indeed, some are nothing short of superb. Such photographic jewels as the telephoto shot of Santa Fe No.981; the below-angle shot of an Amtrak AEM7 crossing the Susquehanna River in Maryland; and the cover picture of five GP60Ms in heavy wet snow are marvels of color, composition, and craftsmanship.
And Benson is careful to note all his shooting data beneath every photo!
Don't miss this fine book.
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- Not the best from Oliphant - anyway,great.
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Waiting For The Other Shoe To Drop...
Pat Oliphant
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ASIN: 0836217659 |
Customer Reviews:
Not the best from Oliphant - anyway,great........1999-07-13
Pat Oliphant is one of the great cartoonists in world. His pencil-line is unique.
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This digital document is an article from Westchester County Business Journal, published by Westfair Communications, Inc. on March 12, 2001. The length of the article is 651 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Investors are still waiting for the other shoe to drop.(Brief Article)
Author: Don Bauder
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Westchester County Business Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 12, 2001
Publisher: Westfair Communications, Inc.
Volume: 40
Issue: 11
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