Cracking the Codes : An Architect's Guide to Building Regulations

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Summary: As a student
Review: of Prof. Yatt, I feel compelled to add my two cents. Barry is by far one of the most logical and lucid people I have ever met. His book saved me when it came to my second internship. Any time a new task was presented before me, I used this book to get a quick perspective on the issues, in order to get through my tasks efficiently. This put me at the top of the pool of "Intern Architects" by the end of the first month. This is also one of the most inclusive books I have read: everything from model building codes, Homeowner's Associations, Design Review Boards and Design Otimization strategies from a very well-rounded Architect are covered in plain English.

Ultimately a great purchase for anyone, but in particular for the professional seeking advice and the upper-level Undergraduate and Graduate level Architecture student.

Rating:
Summary: An informative, worthwhile purchase.
Review: This book is extremely informative and very readable. It is an excellent addition to the library of a contractor, architect and/or home owner.