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The reissue of a design classic--the book that revolutionized thepractice of architecture.

When it was published in 1932, this cornerstone edition of Ramseyand Sleeper's Architectural Graphic Standards was the very firstbook to present the accepted architectural practices of the time ina clear and accessible graphic form.

Now finally available in paperback, this landmark reference stillhas much to offer us today, with beautifully illustrated practicalinformation on traditional architectural standards, methods, andmaterials that cannot be found elsewhere.

Covering all facets of building construction from foundations tointerior finishes, it will be valued by a new generation ofarchitects, design professionals, and others involved in therestoration and renovation of historic buildings as well as anyonewith an interest in architectural history.

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The reissue of a design classic--the book that revolutionized the practice of architecture. When it was published in 1932, this cornerstone edition of Ramsey and Sleeper's Architectural Graphic Standards was the very first book to present the accepted architectural practices of the time in a clear and accessible graphic form. Now finally available in paperback, this landmark reference still has much to offer us today, with beautifully illustrated practical information on traditional architectural standards, methods, and materials that cannot be found elsewhere. Covering all facets of building construction from foundations to interior finishes, it will be valued by a new generation of architects, design professionals, and others involved in the restoration and renovation of historic buildings as well as anyone with an interest in architectural history.

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The reissue of a design classic--the book that revolutionized the practice of architecture. When it was published in 1932, this cornerstone edition of Ramsey and Sleeper's Architectural Graphic Standards was the very first book to present the accepted architectural practices of the time in a clear and accessible graphic form. Now finally available in paperback, this landmark reference still has much to offer us today, with beautifully illustrated practical information on traditional architectural standards, methods, and materials that cannot be found elsewhere. Covering all facets of building construction from foundations to interior finishes, it will be valued by a new generation of architects, design professionals, and others involved in the restoration and renovation of historic buildings as well as anyone with an interest in architectural history.

Author Biography

Charles George Ramsey and Harold Reeve Sleeper are the authors of Architectural Graphic Standards for Architects, Engineers, Decorators, Builders and Draftsmen, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

Partial table of contents:

Orientation.

Retaining Walls.

Exterior Steps.

Slate Roofing.

Clay Tile Roofing.

Zinc Roofing.

Floor Construction.

Aerocrete, Floor Construction.

Balloon Framing.

Braced Framing.

Stairs.

Wood Stairs.

Disappearing Stairs.

Enclosures and Stalls.

Marble Stalls.

Bathroom Accessories.

Hardware.

Door Hardware Requirements.

Swimming Pools.

Spring Boards.

Library Equipment.

Kitchen Equipment, etc., Hotels.

Schools.

Lettering.

Flags and Poles.

Long Description

The reissue of a design classic the book that revolutionized the practice of architecture. When it was published in 1932, this cornerstone edition of Ramsey and Sleepers Architectural Graphic Standards was the very first book to present the accepted architectural practices of the time in a clear and accessible graphic form. Now finally available in paperback, this landmark reference still has much to offer us today, with beautifully illustrated practical information on traditional architectural standards, methods, and materials that cannot be found elsewhere. Covering all facets of building construction from foundations to interior finishes, it will be valued by a new generation of architects, design professionals, and others involved in the restoration and renovation of historic buildings as well as anyone with an interest in architectural history.

Feature

This book is prized not only for its historical significance and beautiful illustrations but also for its practical use in historical restoration and renovation work.

• Contains practical information on traditional architectural standards, methods, and materials that cannot be found elsewhere.
• Covers important aspects of residential applications?including details of clay tile, copper and slate roofs, and traditional cabinetry.
• "...a valuable reference for architects, it offers working drawings that are visually compelling and full of information."?Progressive Architecture

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