Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Design Technical Data for Professional Practice

Since its release in 1946, this has been one of the most widely recognized and respected resources for architects, engineers, and designers, bringing together the knowledge, techniques, and skills of some of the most well-known experts in the field. The newEighth Editiontakes a fresh, visual approach to the information architects need to access quickly, helping them save time and money by assuring they get it right the first time. Readers will find timely, new chapters on building security, natural disaster mitigation, building diagnostics, facility management, and much more. The accompanying CD-ROM contains the complete contents of theEighth Edition.

Donald Watson, FAIA, is an architect and author, and is editor-in-chief of Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Design Data, Seventh Edition, and Time-Saver Standards for Urban Design (2003). He is former Dean and Professor of Architecture, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Michael J. Crosbie is a registered architect on the staff of Steven Winter Associates. He is a former editor for Progressive Architecture and has authored and contributed to numerous books, including Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Design Data/, Seventh Edition, and Time-Saver Standards for Building Types, Fourth Edition.