Contains information for planning and executing architectural projects of all shapes and sizes, in a format that is small enough to carry anywhere, distilling the data provided in standard architectural volumes in an easy-to-use reference form and supplying the most indispensable--and most requested--types of architectural information

• Introduction, Materials, Wood
• Masonry and concrete
• Metals
• Finishes
• Structures and systems
• Mechanical systems
• Electrical systems
• Plumbing and fire protection systems
• Buiding enclosure systems
• Standards, Measure and drawing
• Measurement and geometry
• Architectural drawing types
• Architectural documents
• Hand drawing
• Computer standards and guidelines
• Proportion and form
• The human scale
• Residential spaces
• Form and organization
• Architectural elements
• Codes and guidelines
• Building codes
• ADA and accessibility
• Parking
• Stairs
• Doors
• Compendium
• Timeline
• Glossary
• Rewources
• Index