Raising The Rafters How To Work With Architects Contractors Subcontractors Interior Designers Suppliers Engineers And Bankers To Get Your Dream House Built

Author : Stephen F. Collier
Publisher : Overlook Books
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1994-12
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0879515570

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Raising the Rafters: How to Work With Architects, Contractors, Subcontractors, Interior Designers, Suppliers, Engineers and Bankers to Get Your Dream House Built by Stephen F. Collier Pdf

The ultimate insider's guide to organizing the people you'll need to get your dream house built. Architect and consultant Stephen Collier guides you step-by-step through the rigorous project of getting your own house built just the way you want it. He takes the time to answer the most-asked questions - plus a few most people never think to ask until it's too late. The 14 chapters cover such vital topics as what qualities to look for in a contractor or builder, what the difference is between an architect and a home designer, how building codes and zoning ordinances affect your project, dealing with the bidding process, and much, much more that you will absolutely need to know. There is a glossary of building terms, as well as sample itemized bidding forms, a convenient project schedule to follow, and an entire section devoted to the most important aspect of your dream house's construction: financing. Only Raising the Rafters covers every aspect of planning and execution from the initial dream to the last nail hammered into the roof.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2264 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : American literature
ISBN : UOM:39015058373781

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Cumulative Book Index by Anonim Pdf

A world list of books in the English language.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2266 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : American literature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105117840913

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The Cumulative Book Index by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jeff Herman
Publisher : Prima Lifestyles
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1994-10-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1559585455

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Insider's Guide to Book Editors, Publishers and Literary Agents, 1995-1996 by Jeff Herman Pdf

No other book gives aspiring authors the inside scoop on the names and interest areas of acquisition editors. This vital information makes all the difference when submitting a book proposal. Fully revised to keep on top of the rapidly changing publishing world, this guide includes information on the book acquisition process, literary agents, submission, ghost writing, and more.

Author : Jeff Herman
Publisher : Prima Lifestyles
Page : 756 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1995-10-25
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0761501282

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Insider's Guide to Book Editors, Publishers, and Literary Agents, 1996-1997 by Jeff Herman Pdf

No other book gives aspiring authors the inside scoop on the names and specialties of acquisitions editors. This vital information makes all the difference when submitting a book proposal or manuscript by keeping writers of all genres on top of the rapidly changing world of publishing. Who's moved where, who's new to the scene, who's gone for good--it's all here in one big volume.

Author : Rose Arny
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1636 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1995-02
Category : American literature
ISBN : UOM:39015023721684

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Forthcoming Books by Rose Arny Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 3008 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Bibliography
ISBN : UOM:39015078261867

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Book Review Digest by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 630 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1993-04
Category : Libraries
ISBN : UOM:39015082964407

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The Library Journal by Anonim Pdf

Includes, beginning Sept. 15, 1954 (and on the 15th of each month, Sept.-May) a special section: School library journal, ISSN 0000-0035, (called Junior libraries, 1954-May 1961). Also issued separately.

Author : R R Bowker Publishing
Publisher : Reed Reference Publishing
Page : 1732 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1994-03
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0835234975

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American Book Publishing Record Cumulative 1993 by R R Bowker Publishing Pdf

Cited in BCL3, Sheehy, and Walford . Compiled from the 12 monthly issues of the ABPR, this edition of the annual cumulation lists by Dewey sequence some 41,700 titles for books published or distributed in the US. Entry information is derived from MARC II tapes and books submitted to R.R. Bowker, an

Author : Kevin Daum,Janice Brewster,Peter Economy
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2011-03-04
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781118054062

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Building Your Own Home For Dummies by Kevin Daum,Janice Brewster,Peter Economy Pdf

Keep construction on track with helpful checklists Turn your dream of a custom home into reality! Thinking about building your own home? This easy-to-follow guide shows you how to plan and build a beautiful home on any budget. From acquiring land to finding the best architect to overseeing the construction, you get lots of savvy tips on managing your new investment wisely -- and staying sane during the process! Discover how to: * Find the best homesite * Navigate the plan approval process * Obtain financing * Hire the right contractor * Cut design and construction costs * Avoid common mistakes

Author : Ryan E. Smith
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2011-06-03
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780470880463

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Prefab Architecture by Ryan E. Smith Pdf

"Prefab Architecture . . . is beyond theory, and beyond most of what we think we know about pods, containers, mods, and joints. This book is more than 'Prefabrication 101.' It is the Joy of Cooking writ large for the architecture and construction industries." From the Foreword by James Timberlake, FAIA THE DEFINITIVE REFERENCE ON PREFAB ARCHITECTURE FOR ARCHITECTS AND CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS Written for architects and related design and construction professionals, Prefab Architecture is a guide to off-site construction, presenting the opportunities and challenges associated with designing and building with components, panels, and modules. It presents the drawbacks of building in situ (on-site) and demonstrates why prefabrication is the smarter choice for better integration of products and processes, more efficient delivery, and realizing more value in project life cycles. In addition, Prefab Architecture provides: A selected history of prefabrication from the Industrial Revolution to current computer numerical control, and a theory of production from integrated processes to lean manufacturing Coverage on the tradeoffs of off-site fabrication including scope, schedule, and cost with the associated principles of labor, risk, and quality Up-to-date products featuring examples of prefabricated structure, enclosure, service, and nterior building systems Documentation on the constraints and execution of manufacturing, factory production, transportation, and assembly Dozens of recent examples of prefab projects by contemporary architects and fabricators including KieranTimberlake, SHoP Architects, Office dA, Michelle Kaufmann, and many others In Prefab Architecture, the fresh approaches toward creating buildings that accurately convey ature and expanded green building methodologies make this book an important voice for adopting change in a construction industry entrenched in traditions of the past.

Author : Christine M. Piotrowski
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2011-10-13
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781118174227

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Becoming an Interior Designer by Christine M. Piotrowski Pdf

Becoming an INTERIOR DESIGNER Here is the completely updated guide to today’s interior design careers—a clear and concise survey of the interior design field covering: History of the profession Educational preparation Interviews with designers Certification and licensing The design process Where the jobs are Owning your own firm Design specialties Residential Commercial Sustainable design Corporate Hospitality Retail Healthcare Institutional Entertainment Restoration and adaptive use “Becoming an Interior Designer is the go-to book for an inside look at the profession of interior design today. The advice from a broad range of practitioners and educators about the professional requirements and business of interior design make it an invaluable tool for those contemplating an interior design career. The added bonus is Christine’s ability to draw out from her interviewees the common passion for improving quality of life, which is a rarely referenced quality of a successful interior designer.” —Suzan Globus, FASID, LEED AP, 2007 ASID National President

Author : John Bower
Publisher : Australian Geographic
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0963715623

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Healthy House Building by John Bower Pdf

Author : Rafael Sacks,Kathleen Liston,Chuck Eastman,Paul Teicholz
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2011-03-25
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781118021699

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BIM Handbook by Rafael Sacks,Kathleen Liston,Chuck Eastman,Paul Teicholz Pdf

"The BIM Handbook is an extensively researched and meticulously written book, showing evidence of years of work rather than something that has been quickly put together in the course of a few months. It brings together most of the current information about BIM, its history, as well as its potential future in one convenient place, and can serve as a handy reference book on BIM for anyone who is involved in the design, construction, and operation of buildings and needs to know about the technologies that support it. The need for such a book is indisputable, and it is terrific that Chuck Eastman and his team were able to step up to the plate and make it happen. Thanks to their efforts, anyone in the AEC industry looking for a deeper understanding of BIM now knows exactly where to look for it." AECbytes book review, August 28, 2008 (www.aecbytes.com/review/2008/BIMHandbook.html) DISCOVER BIM: A BETTER WAY TO BUILD BETTER BUILDINGS Building Information Modeling (BIM) offers a novel approach to design, construction, and facility management in which a digital representation of the building process is used to facilitate the exchange and interoperability of information in digital format. BIM is beginning to change the way buildings look, the way they function, and the ways in which they are designed and built. The BIM Handbook, Second Edition provides an in-depth understanding of BIM technologies, the business and organizational issues associated with its implementation, and the profound advantages that effective use of BIM can provide to all members of a project team. Updates to this edition include: Completely updated material covering the current practice and technology in this fast-moving field Expanded coverage of lean construction and its use of BIM, with special focus on Integrated Project Delivery throughout the book New insight on the ways BIM facilitates sustainable building New information on interoperability schemas and collaboration tools Six new case studies Painting a colorful and thorough picture of the state of the art in building information modeling, the BIM Handbook, Second Edition guides readers to successful implementations, helping them to avoid needless frustration and costs and take full advantage of this paradigm-shifting approach to construct better buildings that consume fewer materials and require less time, labor, and capital resources.

Author : Stewart Brand
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1995-10-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781101562642

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How Buildings Learn by Stewart Brand Pdf

Buildings have often been studies whole in space, but never before have they been studied whole in time. How Buildings Learn is a masterful new synthesis that proposes that buildings adapt best when constantly refined and reshaped by their occupants, and that architects can mature from being artists of space to becoming artists of time. From the connected farmhouses of New England to I.M. Pei's Media Lab, from "satisficing" to "form follows funding," from the evolution of bungalows to the invention of Santa Fe Style, from Low Road military surplus buildings to a High Road English classic like Chatsworth—this is a far-ranging survey of unexplored essential territory. More than any other human artifacts, buildings improve with time—if they're allowed to. How Buildings Learn shows how to work with time rather than against it.