TY - BOOK AU - Watson, Donald AU - Crosbie, Michael J. TI - Time-saver standards for architectural design: technical data for professional practice SN - 0071432051 AV - TH 151 .T56 2005 PY - 2005/// CY - New York PB - McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. KW - Building--Handbooks, manuals, etc KW - Standards, Engineering--Handbooks, manuals, etc KW - Architectural design--Handbooks, manuals, etc N1 - Includes index.; Contents: Foundations and basement construction-- Superstructure-- Exterior closure-- Roofing-- Interior constructions-- Staircases-- Dimensions-- Conveying systems-- Plumbing-- HVAC systems-- Fire protection-- Electrical systems N2 - Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Design, 8th edition, is a reference for architects, design and construction professionals, and educators. It represents the result of more than a half-century of documenting the knowledge and technical database for architectural practice. Over 80 authors and experts have contributed to the present volume, either with entirely new articles or, in other cases, updating topics and recommendations developed over many decades. ER -