Architects′ Data

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Most illustrations are dimensioned and each building type includes plans, sections, site layouts and design details. Since it was first published in Germany in 1936, Ernst Neufert's handbook has been progressively revised and updated through 39 editions and many translations. Organised largely by building type, it covers the full range of preliminary considerations, and with over 6200 diagrams it provides a mass of data on spatial requirements. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

This Third Edition of the English language version has been revised for the first time in 20 years and completely reworked, with 40% more material, to provide a major new edition for an international readership. This is a true first edition, first printing (first impression) in a good original jacket with some rubbing and wear to the extremities. Architects' Data is an excellent resource for architects, building surveyors, space planners, and design and building contractors everywhere. First published in 1936 by Ernst Neufert, [1] its 39 German editions and translations into 17 languages have sold over 500,000 copies. Organised largely by building type, and with over 6000 diagrams, it provides a mass of data on spatial requirements and also covers planning criteria and considerations of function and siting.

Since then, more than half a million books have been printed, in 39 German editions and 17 other languages. It provides dimensions for almost everything that is ascosiated with building industry, as well as human proportions and minimum - maximum dimensions that come in handy when dealing with furniture design. There are additional sections on building components, services and building physics, fire protection, and designing for the disabled.

I used it for everything - but the thermal properties of various materials was a particularly useful part. It also looks at the design styles and specifications for creating different types of structures, such as those made for residential, commercial, religious, cultural, sports, medical and other types of occupation. This fourth English language edition is translated from the 39th German edition, and represents a major new edition for an international, English speaking readership.To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Architects' Data, 6 th Edition starts with the basics of designing for a new building project, before moving on to covering everything an architect needs to know.

Very good in original laminated card covers with corner creasing and light shelfwear very good minus. Ernst Neufert was a German architect who is known as an assistant of Walter Gropius, as a teacher and member of various standardization organizations, and especially for his essential handbook Architects' data. Explora la mayor tienda de eBooks del mundo y empieza a leer hoy mismo en la Web, en tu tablet, en tu teléfono o en tu dispositivo electrónico de lectura. The first English version was published in 1970 and was translated from the original German by Rudolf Herz.Dealing mostly with ergonomics and with functional building layouts, thousands of drawings illustrate the text, organised according to building typologies. Architects′ Data provides an essential reference for the initial design and planning of a building project.

Most illustrations are dimensioned, and each building type includes plans, sections, site layouts and design details. The dust jacket is shelf rubbed, edge worn and marked, with creases and small, closed tears along the edges. However I got rid of my old edition and, swayed by all my fellow students, got the Metric Handbook and was very disappointed with it. Architects' Data ( German: Bauentwurfslehre), also simply known as the Neufert, is a reference book for spatial requirements in building design and site planning.The book is conceived to help the initial design of buildings by providing extensive information about spatial requirements. Until 1986, Ernst Neufert was its editor, after which his son Peter took over the publishing with his company AG Neufert Mittmann Graf Partner, until his death in 1995. Organised largely by building type (from airports to zoos), it covers user requirements, planning criteria, basic dimensions and considerations of function and siting. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions.