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Architect's Pocket Book (Paperback)

by Charlotte Baden-Powell (Author) "The kelvin belongs to a group of seven SI base units used as a quantitive unit of thermodynamic temperature ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 305 pages
  • Publisher: Architectural Press; 2 edition (23 April 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0750647647
  • ISBN-13: 978-0750647649
  • Product Dimensions: 18 x 12.2 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 144,210 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'It is invaluable for the smaller architectural practice. Packed with drawings, tables and symbol guides, this is a must for use at the drawing board, computer or on-site.'
Stadia magazine

'A good easy to read guide for site use'
Alan Jarvis, Lecturer

'This little gem is essential for any architect, builder, surveyor, engineer, student, in fact anyone connected with the building industry. Information is clearly presented in a no-nonsense style. The well illustrated diagrams help the building regs. appear almost logical'
5-star Amazon review

'I have bought this book because I am studying architecture at school and think that it is really helpful.
Buy it for...
*building regulations
*Planning info
*measurements
*tips and tricks of the trade'
5-star Amazon review

'Very useful in providing quick and easy references to various architectural data.'
Sarah Radif, Course Leader

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This fully revised edition of the pocket book includes everyday information which the architect/designer normally has to find from a wide variety of sources and which is not always easily to hand. The book is of use to the student as well as the experienced practitioner. There is no similar compendium currently available.


The book includes data about planning, structure, services, building elements, materials and addresses, and is intended to be used both at the drawing board and on site.

The selection of the material by the author is based on many years' experience of architectural practice in both public and private offices.

Now fully updated to take into account the new 2002 editions to the Building Regulations documents H, J, L1 and L2.

Charlotte Baden-Powell was trained at the Architectural Association in London and has practised as an architect for 38 years. She began by working for British Rail and later for Sir Denys Lasdun. Since then she has run her own practice in London and Bath, dealing with new works as well as the restoration and extension of old buildings. She has written and lectured about the design of kitchens and bathrooms and is the author of Fireplace Design and Construction.

* Saves you time by gathering together essential, useful and practical information for both the student and practising architect
* Invaluable to students whose theoretical courses do not prepare them for the practicalities of professional practice
* Keeps you up to date by including 36 pages of new information looking at a broad range of current issues from bicycle parking spaces to types of paint

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An Essential for Pocket or Toolbox, 23 Aug 2004
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If you are in any way involved in construction on a domestic scale, the Architect's Pocket Book is a must.

It evolved from a set of notes used by the author, collating the diverse practical information regularly required in her work as an architect. So many friends requested copies that she ditched the photocopier in favour of a publishing deal, and thank heaven she did! Nowhere else can you find concise notes that cover the whole spectrum of information needed for smaller projects.

The book is divided into six sections, namely General Information, Planning, Structures, Services, Building Elements and Materials. There is also an appendix containing addresses, a list of sources and an index followed by a few pages for your own scribbles. Within the sections you find a wealth of information, tables and diagrams that cover such useful topics as drawing conventions, anthropometric data, weight of materials, safe loads on subsoils, concrete mixes, lintel sizes, beam formulae, heat loss, timber stress grade tables, types of nails, identifying wood boring beetles, plasterboard dimensions and much, much more.

The book measures 185mm x 125mm x 17mm thick and has 305 pages. Whether you are an architect, developer, student, interior designer, builder, or DIY enthusiast, this book will be relevant and of great practical use to you. My copy is a trusted and well thumbed friend.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Arch student? Get it!, 11 Dec 2003
Almost as essential as your drawing pen, no architecture student should be without this. Easy to use and just the right level of depth for you to scale and detail domestic-scale buildings with ease.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Indispensible, 4 Oct 1999
This little gem is essential for any architect, builder, surveyor, engineer, student, in fact anyone connected with the building industry. Information is clearly presented in a no-nonsense style. The well illutrated diagrams help the building regs. appear almost logical...
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5.0 out of 5 stars Architects pocket book
arrived very quickly well packaged and in perfect condition. Would recommend this supplier to anybody
Published 18 days ago by C. A. Montgomery

3.0 out of 5 stars Great, but light on Scottish information...
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Published 1 month ago by D. Baldwin

4.0 out of 5 stars Useful aide memoir
Helpful, easy to use reference guide that I don't go to site without.
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This book contains all those useful items of information that you have compiled over the years in one small comprehensive document. Read more
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SMALL & CONVENIENT - YOU CAN CARRY IT EVERYWHERE
IMPORTANT BASIC INFORMATION & RULES MUST BE KNOWN FROM ANY ARCHITECT

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great book to keep in your pocket
Got this to help with my self build project, and has been a great one stop book for rules of thumb etc. Read more
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Working as an architectural technician, I have found this book invaluable, I would imagine it would be useful for anyone associated with construction, architecture or building... Read more
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Received the book yesterday and my husband (who's an architect), hasn't been able to put it down. He thinks it's brilliant, informative and concise, he's using it now for work... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Helen D-B

5.0 out of 5 stars A book to literally be kept in the pocket
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