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This is the CD-ROM version of the standard reference, which is cited in Books for College Libraries, 1st ed., but is inexplicably absent in Books for College Libaries, 3d ed.. The CD-ROM contains the entire new edition of the architect's desktop reference that details the latest changes in regulations, standards, building methods, structural systems and materials in use today. In addition to about 10,000 architectural elements, it presents installation and design configurations and recommended performance specifications for all building systems and components from door frames, roof designs, and air ducts, to outdoor sports facilities and historic preservation. New to this edition are chapters on accessibility and security design, plus expanded coverage of seven new building systems, lighting designs, new materials, and environmental construction.Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR

Review
"Not only is it easy to navigate the selections, but getting information into your drawing is a snap. Is it good enough to replace your well-worn hard copy? You bet."- Cadalyst, June 2001

Book Description
An update of the award-winning CD that lets designers actually use the details of building materials, components, and systems from Architectural Graphic Standards in real working CAD drawings. It also provides links with industry Web sites, letting users quickly track down crucial information such as material specifications, industry databases, and references.

From the Back Cover
ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHIC STANDARDS VERSION 3.0 The award-winning CD-ROM . . . better and easier to use than ever! *Over 10,000 architectural elements, the entire content of the Tenth Edition of the book, plus much more *85% of the drawings and details in CAD format. All CAD drawings can be exported directly into an array of Windows(t)-compliant systems, including AutoCAD(r) and MicroStation(r), in .dwg, .dgn, or .dxf file formats, for easy editing in your projects *Drawings, charts, tables, and text can also be brought into word processing, presentation, and desktop publishing programs *Upgraded to CSI MasterFormat(t) 1995 *Edition, consistent with the most current category descripti *Over 2,000 updated Web links for quick-click *access to manufacturers, additional drawings *and standards, and associations Architectural Graphic Standards CD-ROM Version 3.0 will run under Microsoft Windows(r) 95, Windows(r) 98, or Windows NT(t). Netscape 4.0 (or later) or Internet Explorer 4.0 (or later) is required for use of Industry Links and Web features. Architects' First Source for Products is a comprehensive directory of commercial building product manufacturers -both in print and on the Internet. MasterFormat(r) is a joint publication of the Construction Specification Institute (CSI) and Construction Specifications Canada (CSC). Architectural Graphic Standards, Tenth Edition edited by the American Institute of Architects and published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Architectural Graphic Standards CD-ROM developed by Jordani Multimedia and published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.DESCRIPTION:An update of the award-winning CD that lets designers actually use the details of building materials, components, and systems from Architectural Graphic Standards in real working CAD drawings. It also provides links with industry Web sites, letting users quickly track down crucial information such as material specifications, industry databases, and references.

ANNOTATION

Based on and contains all of the information from 10th edition of Architectural Graphic Standards.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

The classic reference used by architects and builders since 1932. No other source contains as much information in such an easy-to-use and convenient format. Totally revised and updated this edition is organized according to the CSI Masterformat. Each chapter opens with an introduction which provides an overview of the topic and essential data. Integrates material offered by the update program into the main text and brings the book into compliance with ADA requirements and other building code changes made over the past six years. Features a new section on building types and an expanded one on energy and resource conservation.

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