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Completely updated for 2021 ...the ONLY estimating guide created specifically for architects. Printed book PLUS pdf eBook download Imagine having...

Printed book PLUS instant pdf eBook download Architects, general contractors, specialty contractors, or estimators will find the information in thi...

Architects must be proficient in a variety of business practices to contribute to, manage, or launch a successful firm. They are responsible for th...

Dr. James B. Beard is back with “Beard’s Bible” and one of the most popular books on golf course turf management.  The first edition of this incred...

Your one-stop guide for strategies on building proctions and occupancy. Compliance is necessary but doesn’t have to be difficult with the brand-ne...

Answers all your questions about preparing competitive landscape construction estimates, with up-to-date cost estimates. RS Means Landscape Estimat...

Kitchen and Bath Design: A Guide to Planning Basics is your all-in-one reference manual for kitchen and bathroom design or remodel.  In our day and...

Tired of looking at your old backyard?  Trying to add some more value to your property before you sell?  Landscaping Ideas That Work is the perfect...

Architectural Drafting and Design is a must-have for all CAD operators and architectural drafters at any skill level. This comprehensive text comes...

Go green with BIM with this timely and up-close look at two of the fastest growing movements in the architecture, engineering and construction indu...

Significantly updated with revisions to nearly all 200-plus details, this Second Edition of Architect's Handbook of Construction Detailing provides...

Contract negotiation is an essential function in the marketing process. Learn how to reach agreements and satisfy all parties involved. For archite...

Written by a successful practitioner of both residential and commercial architecture, this hands-on resource enables you to transfer and expand you...

Since 1932, the ten editions of Architectural Graphic Standards have been referred to as the "architect's bible." From site excavation to structure...

Get the best recommendations in the industry with Best Practices Guide to Residential Construction.  This incredible must-have book will give you a...

What’s the key to a successful building design? Wonder no more with Architectural Detailing: Function, Constructability, Aesthetics. This is a fant...

There are many books that go through the International Building Code in sequential order. Sometimes that is very helpful and exactly what you need,...

The perfect manual for students learning about steel design as well as professionals who have been in the business for years. The new edition has b...

The Design of Buildings for Wind: A Guide for ASCE 7-10 Standard users and Designers of Special Structures, 2nd Edition is for identifying minimum ...

With over 6,200 diagrams this is the perfect reference for any design or building project you may have planned. It contains all the necessary infor...

With an incredible foreword by Melinda Gates, wife of billionaire Microsoft founder Bill Gates, Design for Good: A New Era of Architecture for Ever...

What once was the mindset of living in the city and being close to the action has shifted to more of a suburbia desire. As our cities fill up and s...

Carbon emissions from our business and office buildings are only getting worse each year. This essential guide will help you create ZNE (Zero Net E...

As time goes on what should we do with the architecture of the past?  This is a question that will continue to press society as we move into bigger...

This is a one-stop-shop to materials used in landscape design.  Materials and Their Applications in Landscape Design will help you map out and dete...

This is the perfect reference guide for interior designers and architects.  Choosing the perfect material for your project is the most important pa...

If you design buildings, or live in an area that is heavily affected by water and moisture, then this is the perfect guide to use on your next proj...

This guide is a great introduction to the world of Urban Design and everything associated with it.  From vocabulary terms to structures, tools and ...

Turf maintenance and facilitating can be a difficult job, especially when there aren’t too many texts and resources to go off of.  Turf Maintenance...

Francis D.K. Ching brings to life a masterfully crafted text about the space and design that inhabits architecture.  Study the evolution and reason...

This is a must-have guide that will help you and walk you through the stability and design criteria for metal structures.  In this fully updated 6t...

Place Advantage: Applied Psychology for Interior Architecture is the perfect guide for architects, landscape architects, interior designers, and an...

Color has an extremely different effect on some people more than it does on others.  Using this to your advantage as an interior designer can be a ...

How would you define pathology? Everyone might have a bit different of a pathology definition, but pathology is the science of diseases. The defini...

This is the perfect reference for architects and designers! Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders gives you the best introduction to b...

If you are looking for the perfect book to help introduce you to the world of architecture, both traditional and computer based, then look no furth...