Materials, Structures, Standards (a reference book)
Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 12:07 am
review:
"This book, also known as MSS, is an outstanding work of architecture reference. It is 264 pages of impeccably drafted architectural and design elements with a wonderfully accessible style. It is full of annotated scale drawings designed to convey as much information as possible using few words.
I've used this book for the past two years in my side job designing theatrical scenery. Whenever I need to know how high a hand rail should be, or how deep a chair should be, this book is my first stop. If I need to know how long an average adult male's torso is, or how high the surface of a counter should be, MSS sits right on my desk."
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