Architectural graphic standards / authored by the American Institute of Architects; Andrew Pressman, editor-in-chief, Smith Maran Architecture and Interiors, with additional illustrations from the Magnum Group

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

Since 1932, the ten editions of Architectural Graphic Standards have been referred to as the "architect's bible." From site excavation to structures to roofs, this book is the first place to look when an architect is confronted with a question about building design. With more than 8,000 architectural illustrations, including both reference drawings and constructible architectural details, this book provides an easily accessible graphic reference for highly visual professionals. To celebrate seventy-five years as the cornerstone of an industry, this commemorative Eleventh Edition is the most thorough and significant revision of Architectural Graphic Standards in a generation.