Architectural Graphic Standards for Architects, Engineers, Decorators, Builders and Draftsmen

Download or read book Architectural Graphic Standards for Architects, Engineers, Decorators, Builders and Draftsmen written by Charles George Ramsey and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1998-04-13 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.