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Time-Savers and Graphic Standards

The Time-Saver series is a standard reference source for architects and designers.

Besides the items listed below, subjects covered by this series range from building materials to site planning and landscape architecture. Search Barton for a complete listing.

Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Design: Technical Data for Professional Practice - Donald Watson and Michael J. Crosbie 
Call Number: TH151.T55 2005
Since its release in 1946, this has been one of the most widely recognized resources for architects, engineers, and designers, bringing together the knowledge, techniques, and skills of some of the most well-known experts in the field.

Time-Saver Standards for Building Types
Call Number: NA2760.D42 2001

Architectural Graphic Standards - AIA
Call Number: TH2031.A84
 

Construction Terminology

There are many construction-related dictionaries and encyclopedias. Rotch Library also has a number of bilingual dictionaries and thesauri that may useful for translation. They can be found in the Reference section.

  • Dictionary of Architecture and Construction - Cyril Harris
    Call Number: NA31.H32 2006
    Very good, combining historical and technical information.
  • Illustrated Glossary of Architecture: 850-1830 - John Harris and Jill Lever
    Call Number: NA31.H314
    Good for when you know what something looks like, but not its name. Primarily for historical applications.
  • Visual Dictionary of Architecture - Frank Ching
    Call Number: NA31.C44 1995
    Clearly laid out and illustrated.
 
 

MIT Libraries catalog

Barton: MIT Libraries' Catalog
 

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