Architecture and Design: Reference Works

The Oxford Dictionary of Architecture by James Stevens Curl 1937-(Author)(Illustrator), Susan Wilson (Historian) "Beautifully illustrated and written in a clear and concise style, this dictionary covers every period of Western architectural history. The text is complemented by over 250 beautiful and meticulous line drawings, labelled cross-sections, and diagrams. This updated edition adds more than 40 completely new entries, including many new biographies of notable architects, and essential updates to several existing entries."-- Provided by publisher.

Encyclopedia of Architectural Technology by Jacqueline Glass

Fundamental Concepts of Architecture: The Vocabulary of Spatial Situations by Alban Janson

International Dictionary of Architects and Architecture by Randall Van Vynckt

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by American Psychological Association The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition is the official source for APA Style. With millions of copies sold worldwide in multiple languages, it is the style manual of choice for writers, researchers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences, nursing, communications, education, business, engineering, and other fields. Known for its authoritative, easy-to-use reference and citation system, the Publication Manual also offers guidance on choosing the headings, tables, figures, language, and tone that will result in powerful, concise, and elegant scholarly communication. It guides users through the scholarly writing process--from the ethics of authorship to reporting research through publication. The seventh edition is an indispensable resource for students and professionals to achieve excellence in writing and make an impact with their work. The seventh edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect best practices in scholarly writing and publishing. All formats are in full color, with a new tabbed spiral version Improved ease of navigation, with many additional numbered sections to help users quickly locate answers to their questions Resources for students on writing and formatting annotated bibliographies, response papers, and other paper types as well as guidelines on citing course materials Dedicated chapter for new users of APA Style covering paper elements and format, including sample papers for both professional authors and student writers New chapter on journal article reporting standards that includes updates to reporting standards for quantitative research and the first-ever qualitative and mixed methods reporting standards in APA Style New chapter on bias-free language guidelines for writing about people with respect and inclusivity in areas including age, disability, gender, participation in research, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and intersectionality More than 100 new reference examples covering periodicals, books, audiovisual media, social media, webpages and websites, and legal resources More than 40 new sample tables and figures Expanded guidance on ethical writing and publishing practices, including how to ensure the appropriate level of citation, avoid plagiarism and self-plagiarism, and navigate the publication process Guidelines that support accessibility for all users, including simplified reference, in-text citation, and heading formats as well as additional font options

The Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition by The University The University of Chicago Press Editorial Staff

MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing by Domna C Stanton

Architectural Graphic Standards by Andy Pressman (Editor)

Time-Saver Standards for Interior Design and Space Planning by Joseph DeChiara Interior architectural details, planning standards, and reference data, for use by architects, interior designers, space planners, facility managers, builders, and design students. Long recognized as one of the most comprehensive architectural and interior design reference resources and known as ¿the silver bible,¿ this new edition of Time-Saver Standards for Interior Design and Space Planning is an excellent source of easily accessible design criteria, planning standards, and technical guidelines. The vast array of design information, all contained in a single volume, facilitates and expedites the completion of programming, preliminary planning, design development, and working drawing services. This updated and revised edition of Time-Saver Standards for Interior Design and Space Planning serves as a primary source of information for all design professionals. Organized in an easily accessible format, the book contains key criteria useful to every design professional and builder involved in the planning of a large variety of interior projects. It includes, among other changes, entirely new sections dealing with healthcare spaces, hospitality spaces, banking spaces, conference centers, and accessible design, featuring the latest ADA design requirements. Moreover, many of the existing sections of the book have been significantly expanded to include such new material as design and planning criteria for video-conference spaces, as well as a host of additional lighting design details, workstation configurations, and reference standards. *Accessible Design *ADA *Architectural Woodwork *Audio-Visual Systems *Auditoriums *Banking Spaces *Bars & Restaurants *Bedrooms *Ceiling Types & Details *Classrooms *Closets *Coat Rooms *Conference Centers & Rooms *Construction Details/Interiors *Department Stores *Dining Rooms *Elevators *Fabrics & Furniture *Floor & Wall Coverings *Furniture Hardware *Healthcare Facilities *Home Offices *Hotel Rooms & Suites *Human Factors *Indoor Recreation *Institutional Interiors *Interior Architecture *Kitchens *Libraries *Lighting *Marble Finishes *Mathematical Tables & Formulas *Motels *Nurseries *Offices & Office Planning *Partition Types *Planning Standards *Primary Care Centers *Programming Standards *Ramps *Reference Standards *Residential Design *Restaurants *Retail Spaces *Revolving Doors *Shops *Signage & Graphics *Space Planning *Stairs & Ramps *Stores *Theaters *Universal Design *Wheelchair Lifts *Window Treatments *Wood Veneer Finishes