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# The Architect's Portable Handbook: First-Step Rules of Thumb for Building Design 4/e (McGraw-Hill Portable Handbook)

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Review: ARE - As an architect is the perfect book to have in your library consider it a must
Review: A must have for archtiecture students - I am a senior architecture student and this book is a life saver for rules of thumb and quick look ups. Make sure you write your own helpful notes as you use it.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #795,495 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #38 in Architectural Codes & Standards #167 in Architectural Materials #649 in Architectural Drafting & Presentation |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (48) |
| Dimensions  | 5 x 0.93 x 8 inches |
| Edition  | 4th |
| ISBN-10  | 0071639152 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0071639156 |
| Item Weight  | 1.25 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 688 pages |
| Publication date  | March 1, 2010 |
| Publisher  | McGraw Hill |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ARE
*by G***A on January 30, 2024*

As an architect is the perfect book to have in your library consider it a must

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must have for archtiecture students
*by S***. on March 13, 2019*

I am a senior architecture student and this book is a life saver for rules of thumb and quick look ups. Make sure you write your own helpful notes as you use it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the most useful books I carry!
*by J***E on November 20, 2012*

If you're looking for a simple quick reference, this is the book for you. For its size, it is packed with useful information. Working on projects, I find myself checking it multiple times a day - there's just so much in it that's useful to me as an architecture student, whether I'm working on class assignments or personal projects.

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