Book description
- A must-have reference to more than 100 common residential
conditions-from accessibility issues to working with zinc
- Practical information that the architect, engineer, contractor and
homeowner can access quickly, with over 230 supporting tables photos
and details
- Identifies frequently used reference standards, acceptable
practices, and other relevant resources
Quick, reliable answers to your most common on-site questions
When you're in the field, you never know what you'll come across.
Graphic Standards Field Guide to Residential Construction
gives you fast access to the information you need when you're on-site
and under pressure.
Presented in a highly visual and easily portable format, Graphic
Standards Field Guide to Residential Construction is organized
by CSI's MasterFormat and is coordinated with the 2009 International
Residential Code, as well as current sustainable practices. It
addresses issues pertaining to residential construction by covering
every aspect of the process, such as the use of materials, structural
concerns, finishes, thermal and moisture protection, accessible design
applications, and more.
Graphic Standards Field Guide to Residential Construction
extends beyond the studio, with:
- Quick access to essential information wherever you are
- Graphic Standards-quality details accompanied by photographs and tables
- Illustrations that help you troubleshoot problems, along with
on-the-spot solutions
- Compact format that's easy to reference and carry along
Graphic Standards Field Guide to Residential Construction is a
handy companion that offers the essential tools that time-crunched
professionals can turn to in an instant when dealing with clients, or
when handling the many complex demands surrounding construction
management.
Dennis J. Hall, FAIA, FCSI, is founder and CEO of
both Hall Architects, Inc. and HALL Building Information Group, LLC.
He has over thirty-five years experience in the fields of design,
construction, and forensic architecture. Mr. Hall is the 2011
President of the Construction Specifications Institute and also serves
on the OmniClass Construction Classification System (OCCS) Development
Committee. He is also the Editor in Chief for the Second Edition of
Architectural Graphic Standards for Residential Construction.
Nina M. Giglio, Associate AIA, CSI, is President of HALL
Building Information Group, LLC and Director of Specifications for
Hall Architects, Inc. She is the 2011 President of Specifications
Consultants in Independent Practice and currently serves on several
institute committees and task teams for the Construction
Specifications Institute.
