Stairs, Steps and Ramps - Softcover

Blanc, Alan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0750615265 ISBN 13: 9780750615266

Publisher: Architectural Press, 1996

Synopsis

This is a standard reference on the planning and design principles of staircase construction, supported by technical data and case studies of examples from around the world. Stairs are a fundamental and universal feature of buildings. This book is detailed with working drawings and photographs, with construction methods using a variety of materials discussed as well as the influence of new technology on vertical circulation. The guidance on codes and regulations, covering the UK, Europe and North America is included, as well as a historical review and international case studies.

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From the Back Cover

Stairs are a fundamental and universal feature of buildings. The late Alan Blanc, who had a lifetime's obsession with stairs and steps, has provided a definitive reference source which bridges the aesthetic and practical aspects of staircase design. The book is extensively detailed with working drawings and photographs. Construction methods using a variety of materials are discussed, as well as the influence of new technology on vertical circulation. The guidance on codes and regulations, covering the UK and North America is essential; the historical review and international case studies should inspire and give pleasure to the reader.

Edition details

• Publisher: Architectural Press
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0750615265
• ISBN 13: 9780750615266
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192