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1922 arcitecture book house building blueprint details
This is the vintage book titled: Reading Architects Blueprints and Specifications International Library of Technology volume, 448; by William S. Lowndes, published by The International Textbook Company, copyright dates for the separate sections range from 1907- 1924, 394 pages, 5 x 8". The book has quarter red leather over green cloth covers, gold gilt lettering on spine and lines on covers, and marbled endpapers. It is in very good condition: the covers have light shelf wear, small light impression on front cover, a few light scuffs on green areas, corner tips slightly worn and light soil. Inside: Small tear in paper covering front hinge, pages are clean and tight.
Please review the content information and the scans below for a better understanding of what this book has to offer.
This fantastic vintage book is filled with detailed information on detailed blue print indications, which includes drawing, interior building details and other architectural specifics for residences and schools. The book includes over 85 illustrations that include: line drawings, artistic renderings, blueprints and center folds.
Please see below for more detailed information and examples of the illustrations and photography that this book has to offer.
READING ARCHITECTS' BLUEPRINTS:
Drawings, Blueprints and Specifications ** Drawings Used to Represent Buildings: Elevations; Plans; Relation of Plans to Elevations; Dimensions; Hidden Construction Framing Plans; Sections; Scale Details; Full Size Details; Plumbing Section; Shop Drawings; Surveys; Accuracy of Drawings; Precedence of Drawings ** Used of the Scale and the Rule ** Use of the Scale: Drawings Made to Scale; The Architect s Scale Using the Scale; Reading Dimensions with the Scale ** Use of the Rule: Example of the Use of the Rule; Measuring Scale Details; Practice in the Use of the Scale and Rule ** Indications Used in Drawings ** Indications of Materials: Methods of and Reasons For Indicating Materials; Materials seen in Section; Materials Seen in Elevation; Application of Indications; Descriptions and Abbreviations **
Indications of Parts, or Elements, of Buildings ** General Explanation ** Stone: Footings and Foundations; Stone Walls and Piers; Cut Stone Fronts ** Brick: Brick Walls; Face Bonds; Brick Partitions; Brick Piers; Chimneys; Fireplaces ** Hollow Tile and Terra Cotta: Hollow Tile Walls and Partitions; Architectural Terra Cotta; Architect s Drawings for Terra Cotta Construction; Example of a manufacturer s Drawing ** Steel: Construction; Example of an Architect s Drawing; Example of Steel Framing Plan; Typical Column Details ** Concrete: Representation of Concrete Construction; Example of Working Plan for a Reinforced Concrete Building ** Frame Buildings: Frame Walls; Partitions, or Inside Walls; Floors and Roofs; Brick Veneered Walls ** Openings in Walls and Partitions ** Doors: Common Swinging Doors; Transoms; Double Doors; Double Acting Door; Double Sliding Door; Door in Masonry Wall; Accordion Door; Revolving Doors; Garage Doors ** Windows: Double Hung Windows; Double Hung Windows in Masonry Wall; Casement Windows; French Windows; Sliding Sash Windows; Interior Sash; Blinds ** Fireproof Windows **
Indications of Interior Woodwork ** Various Features: Finish or Trim; Doors; Built-in Features ** Stairs: General Considerations; headroom; Number of Treads and Riser; Indication of Stairs **
Indications of Plumbing Work: Plumbers Work: Baths or Bathtubs; Kitchen and Pantry Sinks; Medicine closet; Urinals; Stall Urinals; Wash Basins; Water Closets; Laundry Trays; Stacks; Drains; Example of a Drainage System **
Indications of Sheet Metal Work: Rain Conductors, or Leaders; Gutters; Roofs; Flashings and Counter flashings **
Indications of Heating Equipment: Types of Heating Apparatus; Register; Radiators; Kitchen Range Indications of Gas and Electricity: Gas Heating and Lighting; Electricity; Combination Outlets; Other Electrical Indications
Plans of a Frame Dwelling: First Floor Plan: Entrance; Vestibule; Hall; Main Stairs; Closets; Rear Porch; Living Room; Fireplaces; Various Features; Dining Room ; Breakfast Porch; Pantry; Kitchen; Kitchen Closet; Service Porch; Service Stairs; Side Porch; Areas; section Lines; Dimensions; Indications of Construction ** Second Floor Plan ** Basement Plan ** Third Floor Plan ** South Elevation ** West Elevation ** East Elevation ** North Elevation ** Transverse Section ** Longitudinal Section
Indications Used in Drawings: Framing Plans and Elevations ** Details ** Plans of a School Building ** First Floor Plan ** Second Floor Plan ** Basement Plan ** Elevation ** Side Elevation ** Interior details: Detail of a blackboard; details of Wardrobe; Section Through front Wall
PLEASE REVIEW THE SCANS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION BELOW.
