Two-thirds the information of the parent edition at one-third the price. Abridged from the Architectural Graphics Standards , long the most respected source of design standards for the profession. This condensed, paperback version includes less reference material, but contains virtually all the important design information related to the planning, design, and detailing of architectural projects found in Architectural Graphics Standards, 7th Edition . Indispensible to students in design, drafting, building construction, and environmental planning.
It's not exactly the type of book one reads - it's more for reference. That said, I LOVE this book! It's helped me many times over regarding general building codes, regulations, structures and drafting standards.