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DiscountDelight - Architectural Graphic Standards, Tenth Edition (Book only)
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List Price: $250.00
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Manufacturer: Wiley
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Binding: Hardcover
EAN: 9780471348160
ISBN: 0471348163
Label: Wiley
Manufacturer: Wiley
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 1072
Publication Date: 2000-04-15
Publisher: Wiley
Studio: Wiley
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Summary: Architectual Graphic Standards February 23, 2006
Comment: The most up to date technical information for the architectual and construction community. A must have source of information.
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Summary: Regarding 1934 reprint of 1st edition: good resource
Comment: This is an excellent resource for anyone looking to understand traditional building materials and methods. The printing is excellent. The actual plates from the original work are valuable not only for the technical information they contain, but the artistry with which they were composed is superb.
If you already have a copy of the 2nd or 3rd edition (perhaps even 4th?, but I only have seen the former), this book is superfluous. The material contained herein is essentially the same and in the next two additions. If you can find a copy of the 3rd edition, I would recommend that to anyone looking for an old Architectural Graphics Standards, as it contains some additional information.
About the contents: This book is particularly useful regarding masonry construction, including terra-cotta facades. It also shows traditional woodwork details, but only to the extent that the modern AGS editions do--that is to say, there is something to be desired. If that is your interest, there are numerous other books on that subject available on Amazon (just search for them).
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Summary: Architectural Graphic Standards
Comment: About every thing you need to know about architecture, drawing architechture, and understanding architecture. This is a valuable addition and source of information for my architectural library.
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Summary: Very pleased
Comment: This book was listed as "used", and at approx. $170 it was all I could afford for my hubby's birthday (he's been eyeing a copy for a while, but couldn't buy a new one). Anyway, I knew he'd be happy with a "used" copy. Well....when it arrived it looked straight-from-the-factory-new. I was very pleased! Quite a wonderful gift. He was very appreciative. Thank you for helping make his birthday!
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Summary: Save your money
Comment: As a Construction Superintendent I previously used the sixth edition and was looking forward to the new 10th Edition. What a disapointment. Much of the useful text has been replaced with useless dimensions for every type of furniture imaginable. Many chapters have been stripped down to brief over views, and turned into "that's what this is called" details.
If that's the type of book your looking for there are many other less expensive options out there.
If you need serious details, try some of the previous editions since the means and methods of construction don't change significantly. You may find some of the newer materials aren't included in previous editions, however, what good is it to you if the 10th Edition only shows you a cross section of the material.
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For over 70 years, Architectural Graphic Standards has been the bedrock design reference for generations of architects, builders and engineers. Now comes the most complete design tool yet--the completely updated and expanded Tenth Edition. You'll find a wealth of information, complete with 10,000 drawings.
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