5 stars (Excellent Text!) - We used this book in a year-long class and it took me a long way. While not specifically a "how to" book, it provides a wealth of information on how to do a code-conforming (and therefore safer) job in about any residential application. The questions at chapter ends and drills that have you draw wiring diagrams will effectively reinforce material read and help you learn how to use the code. A valuable reference and addition to my electrical library! I cannot recommend it strongly enough! 5 stars (The best I have tried.) - This book is my electrical bible. I tried several books before I found this one. I bought it when I was trying to rewire an old house. The first 2 books I bought left me dazed and confused. I finally spent an afternoon in the bookstore browsing through every electrical book I could find until I ran across this. What a find. It not only explains clearly what has to be done, but why. The book makes good use of tables to summarize information and excellent use of diagrams. It not only teaches you to wire correctly, but teaches you the code as well. Highly recommended. If you don't know what a wirenut is, this may not be the book for you as it assumes some level of knowhow on the part of the reader. Otherwise, this is likely to be the last residential wiring book you will ever buy. 4 stars (Dunwoody uses it -- you should too) - I went to Dunwoody Institute, and their electrical department uses this as a textbook for future electricians. The biggest downside is it doesn't cover some of the low voltage/HVAC in the depth that it does everything else. It has constant code references, but it also explains things plainly enough that most people can understand them. It is a little expensive, but I would definately recomend it. ... Thomson Delmar Learning :: Technology & Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades :: Technology & Industrial Arts :: Technology :: Science&Mathematics :: Residential Construction :: R :: Electrical Wiring Residential - Based On The 2005 National Electric Code (Electrical Wiring Resident
3 stars (A modified "Fundamentals of Building Construction") - This is awfully similar to the book in the title. Even down to the same photos separating the chapters. I'd buy F of BC if I had to choose, since it has so much more material. There's nothing in here that cannot be found in the two other Rob Thallon books. 4 stars (Great book, but overpriced) - I bought this book sight unseen because I also have Rob Thallon's book "Graphic Guide to Frame Construction" and was pretty impressed with it. While "Fundamental of Residential Construction" is a very good book on all aspects of residential construction, there's isn't that much of an improvement on the typical voc-tech textbooks on construction (which are available for less) to make it worth the price. ... 5 stars (THE reference for Designer, Builder, or Student) - Fundamentals of Residential Construction is a welcome update for my reference library. As a residential architect, it is refreshing not to have to wade through irrelevant commercial methodology. This edition is residential specific, but broad-based covering alternative building systems and the most current construction materials. I especially appreciate that it begins with chapters on the context for construction, and the construction and design communities, areas of discussion most often neglected. The well-balanced mix of diagrammatic and photographic details is very helpful. I highly recommend it for both the student and the professional. ... Wiley :: Building construction & materials :: Architecture & Design & Drafting :: Technology & Industrial Arts :: House construction :: Design & Drafting :: Construction :: Fundamentals of Residential Construction
5 stars (An Excellent and very useful book - don't believe the negative reviews) - After reading the negative reviews, I got the book from the library instead of buying it. The negative reviews are really unfounded. It is worth buying. I was able to easily see all of the pictures, even the smallest ones, so the reviewer who complained about the small pictures needs glasses. I get more information from five small pictures on a page than one picture filling the entire page, so I appreciate the denser content. While many of the houses are luxury houses, the design principles can definitely be adapted to more modest houses. One of the houses used granite bathroom tile on the counter - clearly they had budgetary constraints. Many of the unique design features could be added to a modest house with considerable impact. The design principles are simplified into 27 types and illustrated better than any architecture book I have ever seen. In many cases, a second photo is modifed to remove the one isolated design feature being illustrated and it is easy to see the effect that the feature creates when it is missing. Regarding the lack of scale in the floor plans: I am glad there *are* floor plans - most books don't have them at all. It is very easy to create a scale knowing that a kitchen or bathroom counter is 2 feet wide, or that a entry door is 3 feet wide and go from there. A trained designer does this automatically in their head. Many projects are profusely illustrated from multiple angles and each one demonstrates several design principles. This is a very useful resource and an excellent primer on basic design principles. Although the principles explained are very basic, the examples shown are very sophisticated. This book is useful to the novice, and even more so to a trained designer who will see much more than what the text explains. The best design cannot be contained by mere words. All of the projects illustrated are top-notch designs. If you want this kind o... Taunton :: House & Home & General :: United States :: Residential Interior Design :: Residential Buildings Architecture :: House & Home :: Home Improvement & Construction :: :: Home by Design- Transforming Your House Into Home
1 stars (Readers' Digest Version of AGS) - Although these editions change little, this review is based upon AGS 10th Ed. & AGSRC 2003. Negative: This is bascially a regurgitation of the more complete Architectural Graphics Standards, distilled to a "residential" focus but appears as volumous because some details have been photo-enlarged (in poor-average quality). Few, if any new residential details/information has been provided. Positive: Those ONLY interested in residential construction and NOT requiring a full brace of ALL details will find this quite a good value - compare its price to Architectural Graphics Standards. Recommendation: Anyone in construction should have one, but not both of these books as a prime resource. The content does improve every year, although some years it's like watching grass grow. Challenge: IF there are numerous portions of the Residential version that are unique and new to it, exclusive of passages in the larger AGS version - I would really appreciate a review that contains how to locate these passages, as I've spent enough time trying to find them. If enough of these exist, it would give thought of updating this resource once in awhile. 3 stars (One volume encyclopedia) - Experienced readers will benefit from its brief summaries and drawings covering the broadest range of topics imaginable. Some economizing is evident in the paper and printing quality, some of the drawings look 50 years old, but there is lots of reference information, like span tables, solar position data, etc. Probably not the last word on every topic, but still worth consulting. 5 stars (A wonderful resource) - Following in the terrific legacy of the benchmark Architectural Graphic Standards book, this edition clearly makes building for residences an easier task. I've found innumerable details that I've used in my residential practice on a daily basis, details not found in other reference books. Of particular help are the pages that give an overview of... Wiley :: Residential buildings :: domestic buildings :: Building construction & materials :: Architecture & Reference :: Architectural structure & design :: Standards :: R :: Architectural Graphic Standards for Residential Construction (Ramsey-Sleeper Architectural Graphic S
5 stars (A lighting technique that works!) - I've read a few other lighting books over the years but found that Whitehead's approach is superior for creating moods in rooms. My wife and I prototype interiors in our home and the results from "A Practical Guide" have been outstanding. We move and change the lighting with temporary luminaires and various wattages to explore the various possibilities before using them in real designs for clients. Beware - after buying into his concepts you will be frustrated by the lighting almost everywhere you go. - jim 5 stars (A Little Light Reading!) - As a Design Instructor and Lighting Professional, I can attest that Randy Whitehead's book is an invaluable asset to both the beginning design professional or the savvy client. Photos, diagrams, intelligent definitions-high light the the text. The good humor and obvious talent that Randy Whitehead exhibits makes this book an enjoyable and easily accessible resource. As a design instructor, I have found earlier examples of this author's books to be a dynamic addition to lecture presentations. It would be a great addition to any library. 5 stars (A Client's/Homeowner's Perspective) - As a homeowner who has been through two major remodels in the past five years, and who has had the good fortune to work with Randall Whitehead on the lighting design and installation for both projects, I read Mr. Whitehead's most recent book from at least two key perspectives: * an extremely satisfied client of and collaborator with Randall Whitehead on two major projects; and * a homeowner who has learned the value of outstanding lighting design and what that brings to the totality of the home One of the key elements that distinguishes Randall Whitehead from other lighting designers with whom I am familiar is his ability to quickly put himself inside the mind of the client in a way that immediately allows the entire design project to be collaborative rather than dictatorial, for lack of... John Wiley - Sons :: Interior design :: Housing & property for the individual :: Heating :: lighting :: ventilation :: Architecture & Interior Design :: Architectural structure & desi :: Residential Lighting - A Practical Guide
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5 stars (should cherish the style as Japanese too) - I am a man that lives in Tokyo, the metropolitan of Japan. Recently in about thirty years, Japanese living styles have changed extremely, that is, the styles are getting to be foreign styles, the windows: not Syouji, tables: not Tyabudai, floorings: not tatami and so on. Especially in big city like Tokyo, Oosaka and Nagoya the tendency is plain. Though there will be the many reasons that recent Japan have gotten to be such situations, recent Japanese especially young men may wish such cool design like European style, for instance, a data was reported a few years ago, the length of foots per over-all body height of Japanese students have gotten to be long, some specialists of the genre say that the cause will be that young men use chairs of styles that stretch their legs, not the Seiza style that have existed from long ago. Off course the cause may be by other aspects like abundant foods. But I approve about the opinion of specialists too. Certainly though the old Japanese living styles are disappearing in big cities, if we go to local towns or villages, there will be many traditional style house. Now, some people (especially the adults over 40 years old) who are living in big cities like Tokyo lived and sent in such traditional house style of local towns for their boys or girls age. After all when they got to be about 20 years old, they went out from the towns and went to Tokyo etc because they yearned for the fashions or convenience of Tokyo. They become businessmen, when they take long vacations of summer or new-year some of them go back to their towns or villages of their home countries. And they say then "the most comfortable place is my hometown and house after all". Off course the their saying may be because they are released from daily stress like hard working, but I think that another reason exists, that is, Japanese traditional house styles may give the influences to such feeling. For instance, when th... Periplus Editions :: Residential Interior Design :: International Architecture - Asian :: Interior Design - General :: Design & Construction :: Decoration & Ornament :: Architecture :: The Japanese House- Architecture and Interiors
5 stars (Absolutely gorgeous) - I have been a Santa Barbara resident for most of my life and I love seeing our local architecture featured in this book. My wife is an interior designer and frequently references the book. Not only is it suited for design and architecture professionals but also for the layman with and appreciation for design. Sven Klein - Santa Barbara, CA 5 stars (fantastic book for both professionals or coffee table) - Beautiful pictures depict romantic spaces with clear details, they helps me as an architect to re-create the Spanish living environment with many examples from different projects. The 20 houses in this book are gorgeous and inspiring -whether you are looking for ideas or merely relax reading. This is not a book showing only pieces of details for decorator use, it's an awesome architectural book as well as a perfect collection for my coffee table. 5 stars (A MUST!) - One of those books that is just full of great images of the Spanish Revival/Moorish style architecture of So. California. While not heavy on text, this book is a very important visual reference for designers, etc. who want to see how it used to be done. Many photos are of the interiors, but most are of the gardens. If interested in the glazed Malibu tiles seen throughout the book, check out "Ceramic Art of the Malibu Potteries: 1926-1932" by Ronald L. Rindge. ... Rizzoli :: Architecture & Interior Design :: Architecture & Domestic :: Vernacular Architecture :: U S Architecture - South :: Residential Buildings Architecture :: Regio :: Casa California - Spanish-Style Houses from Santa Barbara to San Clemente
5 stars (Must Buy) - I bought this game thinking it was just another game. I wanted something to add to my collection. But when I got this game, I was surprised. There isn't anything wrong! The graphics are beautiful, the controls are fairly easy to get used to, and they allow for smooth gameplay. The sound effects are incredible. It makes you feel like a movie. Get this game, a sweet TV, and surround sound. It makes it feel like you're in the game. This is a MUST have game. But make sure to wait for the PS2 version. It's going to have more feautures. =) 4 stars ( Resident Evil 4 ) - I have to admit, I hate horror games. But this is game is different. First of all it's not a first person and its really not a third person. You have an over the shoulder view which really suits the game well. You are right in the action. People are coming at you right and left but you feel kind of helpless(especially with low ammo). It does not hurt that the graphics are gorgeous either. Another plus for the game is that the buttons could be mapped any better. This is one of the few games that I'm completely happy with the way the buttons are mapped. I also like how you can upgrade your weapons. Last but not least, I enjoy how the background music changes once someone start walking towards you. My only complaint with the game is that the hit detection is kinda off. Sometimes I find myself shooting someone in the head but they don't even slow down. That doesn't happen much but when ammo is scarce, it hurts. 2 stars (Decent game, though highly overrated. And doesn't deserve the title Resident Evil) - Resident Evil 4 is a decent game, really. But it shouldn't have been labeled and marketed as a Resident Evil game. The only connections to the Resident Evil plotline are a few references that seem forced. It also lacks the two things that make a game feel like a Resident Evil game, tension and exploration. ... Capcom :: resident :: evil :: 4 :: capcom :: games :: video :: games :: residentevil4 25 january :: 200 :: Resident Evil 4
4 stars (Way to go Capcom!) - This review is going to be a bit different than perhaps what you'd expect, especially from me. I'd like to analyze Capcom's strategy here for a moment, as my feelings about this version parallel the GCN version quite closely... but before I do that I would like to congratulate them on making this game as close to the original as they did. It may not look quite as good as the GameCube version, but its close enough that most people may not notice a difference without having it pointed out, and being that the PS2 is a technologically weaker system than the GameCube pulling this off must have been a nightmare, especially in only nine months. Ironically Capcom corporate ordered Production Studio 4 to port this over. It was not something series creator Shinji Mikami wanted done. He made very clear that Nintendo was his system of choice when he declared that he would rather cut his own head off than port the game to another console. Once more the corporation trumps the desires of the artist, much to the delight of PS2 owners everywhere... who incidentally aren't buying this port. The GCN version was expected to sell over a million copies, and during it's first three months it seemed that it would, but then something unexpected happened. Though the game debuted at # in January 1 on the sales chart and stayed there until the middle of March Capcom's premature announcement of a PS2 version with added content shot the sales of the game in the foot. Capcom's idea was "despite what our artists want we can make more money on the PS2". A Capcom representative posted in a blog I read that "Capcom has had enough of loosing money on Nintendo" and so the game came out to PS2... only to debut at #3, and to slip to # 4 in its sales. Why? Has the PS2 lost it's love for Resident Evil? Probably not, but let's examine the strategy. 1. Announce the game as an exclusive for a platform capable of realizing the artistic vision of the director. 2. Force s... Capcom :: ps2 :: resident :: evil :: 4 :: capcom :: games :: video :: games :: ps2residentevil4 25 october :: 200 :: PS2 Resident Evil 4
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