Synopses & Reviews
An indispensable, integral part of Architectural Graphic Standards, this 1997 Cumulative Supplement has been prepared for architects, designers, and builders whose work requires the very latest, state-of-the-art information on materials, building techniques, standards, and regulations. For 1997, this extension to the main edition features updated and expanded information on:
- Seismic Design —including site design for seismic areas, seismic rehabilitation of buildings, and seismic-resistant design for masonry and wood structures.
- Security —including crime prevention through environmental design, security systems design, and residential site security strategies
- Lighting —including lighting for office spaces, industrial environments, and schools
- Doors and Windows —including wood door frame installation details, energy performance of glazing materials, and casement windows
- Mechanical Systems —including high-rise building drainage riser diagrams, plumbing fixture supports, and drainage and water supply systems
- Building Types —including distribution facilities, cold storage facilities, and food processing facilities
Also included in this supplement is a time-saving, comprehensive index, which covers the entire Ninth Edition of Architectural Graphic Standards and the cumulative supplementary pages.
Synopsis
As new designs, standards, materials and applications develop, AGS and its annual supplements bring them to the worktables of the architects, designers, and builders who rely on this state-of-the-art information. This supplement delivers important updates and changes to building industry information plus all the material introduced in the 1996 supplement.
Incorporates changes in design regulations.
Table of Contents
General Planning and Design Data.
Sitework.
Concrete.
Masonry.
Metals.
Wood and Plastics.
Thermal and Moisture Protection.
Doors and Windows.
Finishes.
Specialties.
Equipment.
Furnishings.
Special Construction.
Conveying Systems.
Mechanical.
Electrical.
Sports and Game Facilities.
Energy and Resource Conservation.
Historic Preservation.
Building Types and Space Planning.
Appendix.
Index.