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Originally devised as a guide for converting from imperial to metric measurements, "The Metric Handbook" has since been total ly transformed into a major international handbook of planning and design data. The second edition has been completely updated, with most chapters being totally rewritten, to meet the needs of the modern designer. The book cont ai ns nearly 50 chapters dealing with all the principal building types from airports, factories and warehouses, office s shops and hospitals, to schools, religious buildings and libraries. For each building type "The Metric Handbook" gives the basic design requirements and all the principal dimensional data. Several chapters deal with general aspects of building such as materials, light ing, acoustics and tropical design. There are also sections on general design data, including details of human dimensions and space requirements. It is a unique authoritative reference for solving everyday planning problems. In its various editions, it has sold over 100,000 copies worldwide, and continues to be a reference work belonging on every design office desk or drawing board. It is the source of info rmation to solve your everyday planning problems. It is an easy to use provider of all data needed for the job. It keeps you up to date with all the latest information.
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