Design, Standard Heights and Dimensions References
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@jpalm32 said:
I fear all these skills will be lost in the not too distant future.
What skills? This seems to be all about linking up data.
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hi,
Don't forget metric dimensions.
thanks!
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@sergio said:
Don't forget metric dimensions.
@mistro11 said:
I ask humbly that maybe some of you can share your references too. I understand that not every country shares the same standards so it would be a good idea to site any differences. I will start off by sharing some of the sites I found helpful to me so far.
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Canadian Standards for CMU (Concrete Masonry Units) Metric
http://www.boehmerblock.com/pdf/2D&D.pdf
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Thanks Dale, added to the "resources" article: http://sketchucation.com/resources/tutorials/249-design-standard-heights-dimensions#canadian-standards
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Two good [older] sources from my youth are "Neufert Architects' Data" [ preview http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=6N68sMtqXSUC&printsec=frontcover&dq=neufert&hl=en&sa=X&ei=t62OUNHFG8ep0AXcjIDYDA&ved=0CDEQ6wEwAA#v=onepage&q=neufert&f=false ] and "The New Metric Handbook" [Architects' Journal [UK] preview http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=wO9lzfCv46YC&printsec=frontcover&dq=new+metric+handbook&hl=en&sa=X&ei=A66OUK24OMbN0QXZsYD4DA&ved=0CDUQ6wEwAQ ] - both of which cover a myriad of things...
I have older paper copies - they are still available from Amazon etc - I believe that electronic versions [or parts] etc might be available too if you search for them...
Government standards for things like Stair/Ramp/Handrail design are often available for free PDF download [e.g. UK Approved Documents [Building-Regulations]] - http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=L5ZoQgAACAAJ&source=gbs_book_other_versions etc etc... BS or EN docs are usually 'sold' and not 'free'... -
Metric Handbook is my Bible, TIG!!
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An architect friend of mine was nice enough to put in my hands a hard copy of "Architecture Graphic Standards" tenth edition by Wiley & Sons, Inc. It's as big as a phone book. It covers many things from human dimensions to any structural design you would probably think of.
All this knowledge changed my perception of the world around me and my approach to being an artist. I believe integrity is in the design which is the foundation of the structure. Visualizers and Architects have a more important role in civilization than are given credit for. Or I should say the real ones who have a true love for what they do. Aside from structures being beautiful, there is safety and environmental dynamics to consider for longevity.
Also I would add that aesthetics somehow is not just superficial. It can be found in nature within and all around us. I believe studying patterns in natural structure can be key in good design, not only for beauty but maybe we can better understand how we can build in harmony as we better understand how things are formed natrually. I think the study of natural patterns is pertinent to good structural design. Here is a cool site I found on that subject: http://richworks.in/2011/02/patterns-in-nature-an-enigmatic-inspiration/
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Found a useful article on bathroom design. Good tips for consideration.
http://starcraftcustombuilders.com/bath.design.rules.htmShould I be adding these to my first post instead of making new ones?
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Thanks all you guys for those links
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