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Architectural Graphic Standards
Author: C. Ramsey
Publisher: Wiley
Comments: An excellent reference book for a
wide variety of design scenarios. Some examples
include: parking lot design, accessible design for
disabled persons, foundation design, etc... Also
given are standard sizes for a multitude of everyday
objects that are used in architectural design. Contains a section on human factors (ergonomic) used
planning architectural projects.
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Architect? A Candid Guide to the Profession
Author: Roger K. Lewis
Publisher: The MIT Press
Comments: As the title states, this book gives
an open and honest view of the architectural
profession. Not only does the author give his view
on the profession, but also architectural education
at the Bachelor's and Master's levels. Although the
subject of architecture is not presented in the most
pleasant light, it does give a true view of what an
architectural student will expect on their journey
from college to the field of professional practice.
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Building
Codes Illustrated
Author: F. Ching
Publisher: Wiley
Comments: Recently added as a required
textbook for the Arch 106 - Building Codes class.
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Building Construction Illustrated
Author: F. Ching
Publisher: Wiley
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Construction Glossary
Author: J. Stein
Publisher: Wiley
Comments: Reference book to find the
definitions for various terms used in architecture
and construction. Terms are grouped by the 16
divisions of the CSI MASTERFORMAT, which is also
used for specification writing.
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Harnessing AutoCAD 2008
Author: Thomas
Stellman
Publisher: Autodesk Press
Comments:
A good reference book that gives a
tremendous amount of information about the AutoCAD
2008 design software. Covers both 2D and 3D
commands. Contains some tutorials but not a good way
to learn the software. This book is good as a
supplement to any CAD class.
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101 Things I Learned in Architecture School
Author: Matthew Frederick
Publisher: MIT Press
Comments:
The title is true to the book. Gives a list,
diagrams and a brief explanation of 101 important
(at least to the author) things that are important
in the field of Architectural education and
practice. Humorous at times, but also very
informative.
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