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Description
The Architect's Studio Companion: Rules of Thumb for Preliminary Design, 7th Edition, by Joseph Iano and Edward Allen, is a foundational reference for schematic architectural design. Organized across seven core sections in, it equips designers with practical sizing tables, layout rules, and diagrams to configure critical building systems before structural and mechanical engineering begins. Coverage includes structural system selection, daylighting strategies, active and passive HVAC services, accessible egress routes, and parking design.
This seventh edition reflects modern building code standards, including updated International Building Code (IBC) height and area limitations, guidance for tall mass timber systems, and low-carbon design considerations. Step-by-step procedures and illustrated examples help practitioners and students incorporate structural spans, equipment room footprints, and circulation requirements into initial building envelopes without requiring advanced mathematical calculations.
Institutional Use
Widely adopted by NAAB-accredited architecture schools, university design studios, and architectural engineering programs, this text functions as an indispensable core reference for comprehensive design studios and building technology courses. Professional architecture firms and corporate technical libraries purchase bulk copies to outfit design teams, supporting schematic charrettes and code compliance workflows. It also serves emerging professionals preparing for the Architect Registration Examination (ARE), specifically within Project Planning & Design (PPD) and Project Development & Documentation (PDD) divisions.
Product Details
| ISBN-13 | 9781119826798 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 1119826799 |
| Edition | 7th Edition |
| Authors | Joseph Iano, Edward Allen |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Publication date | 2022-09-21 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Page count | 512 pages |
| Language | English |
| Category | Architecture, Construction & Building Codes |
| List price | $49.99 / copy |
| Min. order | 5 copies |
| Condition | New |
Table of Contents
Section 1: Designing with Building Codes
- 1. Designing with Building Codes
Section 2: Designing the Structure
- 1. Selecting the Structural System
- 2. Configuring the Structural System
- 3. Sizing the Structural System
Section 3: Designing with Daylight
- 1. Design Criteria for Daylighting Systems
- 2. Configuring and Sizing Daylighting Systems
Section 4: Designing Spaces for Mechanical and Electrical Services
- 1. Selecting Heating and Cooling Systems for Large Buildings
- 2. Configuring and Sizing Mechanical and Electrical Services for Large Buildings
- 3. Passive Heating and Cooling Systems
- 4. Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Small Buildings
Section 5: Designing for Egress and Accessibility
- 1. Configuring the Egress System and Providing Accessible Routes
- 2. Sizing the Egress System
- 3. Stairway and Ramp Design
Section 6: Designing for Parking
- 1. Design Criteria for Parking Facilities
- 2. Configuring Parking Facilities
- 3. Sizing Parking Facilities
Section 7: Designing with Height and Area Limitations
- 1. Construction Types and Height and Area Limitations
- 2. Height and Area Tables
Appendices
- Appendix A: Example Use of This Book
- Appendix B: Units of Conversion
- Bibliography
- Index
Key Topics
- Preliminary structural system selection and sizing
- Building code compliance and IBC height and area tables
- Daylighting system design and spatial integration
- HVAC mechanical and electrical equipment space planning
- Egress path layout, stairwell sizing, and accessibility standards
- Parking facility configurations and dimensioning
- Mass timber structures and low-carbon design considerations
Who This Is For
- Architecture undergraduate and graduate students
- Design studio faculty and academic department heads
- Practicing architects and project design teams
- Architectural engineering students
- Candidates preparing for the Architect Registration Examination (ARE)
Institutional & Bulk Ordering
- Minimum order: 5 copies, with tiered pricing at higher quantities
- Purchase orders and Net-30 terms accepted for qualifying institutions
- Tax-exempt certificates accepted for qualifying accounts
- Free worldwide shipping, no sales tax
Edition & Identifier Check
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What major topics are covered in The Architect's Studio Companion, 7th Edition?
A: The handbook is organized into seven sections: building codes, structural system selection and sizing, daylighting systems, mechanical and electrical services for large and small buildings, egress and accessibility design, parking facility layout, and building height and area limitations.
Q: What format and page count are associated with ISBN 9781119826798?
A: ISBN 9781119826798 represents the 7th Edition published by Wiley in September 2022 as a hardback volume.
Q: How does this handbook support architecture licensure and examination preparation?
A: The book provides standardized sizing rules and code compliance tables aligned with technical proficiencies evaluated on the Architect Registration Examination (ARE), making it an essential desk resource for emerging practitioners preparing for schematic design and documentation divisions.
Q: What is the minimum order quantity for this title?
A: The minimum order is 5 copies. Tiered pricing applies at 5, 10, and 25 copies; orders of 100 or more copies are quoted directly by email.
Q: Is this the correct edition for my program or syllabus?
A: This listing is ISBN 9781119826798 (ISBN-10 1119826799). Please confirm this exact identifier and edition against your syllabus or procurement request before ordering, as editions of this title are not interchangeable.
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