{"product_id":"quentin-pickard-the-architects-handbook","title":"Quentin Pickard RIBA (Editor) - The Architects' Handbook (2nd Hand Hardback)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eSynopsis\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Architects' Handbook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e provides a comprehensive range of visual and technical information covering the great majority of building types likely to be encountered by architects, designers, building surveyors and others involved in the construction industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluding over 300 case studies, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eHandbook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is organised by building type and concentrates very much on practical examples so complementing other architects' reference books. It features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea brief introduction to the key design considerations for each building type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003enumerous plans, sections and elevations for the building examples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereferences to key technical standards and design guidance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea comprehensive bibliography for most building types\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe book also includes sections on designing for accessibility, drawing practice, and metric and imperial conversion tables.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat : Large, Heavy 2nd Hand Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition : Very Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory : Non-Fiction - Architecture, Design \u0026amp; Engineering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished : 2002 (This Edition 2005 - Blackwell Publishing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN : 9781405135054\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU : B004125\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePPC : SP1600gm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRRP : Unknown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity Available : 1 only.\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFully Illustrated.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eExternal Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"All too often, architects attempt to redesign the wheel. Why struggle to sort out the complexity of a modern building when you can learn from the great masters. If the best architects in the world have visited the problems before, the chances are they have something to teach us. This book, with its detailed information about ground breaking buildings, should change the way we assimilate practical technical information\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Maxwell Hutchinson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"It is a definitely useful book. All architects should own one. The aim of the book is to give an idea functional and design issues of specific building types including illustrations to give some useful examples.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Sezin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuentin Pickard RIBA studied architecture at Newcastle University and Thames Polytechnic and qualified in 1976. After working for Haringey Council he established a practice in 1978 with a colleague, specializing in ecclesiastical and conservation projects. He has been the Inspecting Architect for several churches in north and central London. He is currently working for the Methodist Church Property Office. Quentin comes from a publishing family and has contributed both artwork and the written word to several books. He has been chair of the Aqua Group since 1989 and has been closely involved with several recent editions of three of the Group's books (Pre-Contract Practice, Contract Administration, and Tenders and Contracts for Building, all published by Blackwell Publishing).\u003cbr\u003eHe is the RIBA Conservation Advisor and has commented on numerous consultation documents and has taken part in several radio interviews.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Campsie Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55688688533880,"sku":"B004125","price":24.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2444\/6393\/files\/Quentin-Pickard-The-Architects-Handbook.jpg?v=1791036243","url":"https:\/\/campsiebooks.com\/products\/quentin-pickard-the-architects-handbook","provider":"Campsie Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}