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I have used the previous editions very frequently especially during my time working abroad. This is the only comprehensive source of metric and International standards for design data that I am aware of and is organized in very readable way. In fact, when I introduced the book to my co-workers abroad, everyone bought a copy. It is a great book for rules-of-thumb reference for designing buildings, spaces and layouts for national and especially International standards.

It was in our varsity library where I opened "Neufert" for the first time back in late 70s (they had a two-volume Russian version). Amazingly, then as I studied Architecture I was rather impressed by a broad selection of examples of Western Architecture than by reference data themselves. Now I am more interested in the latter... And the newly edition I have surely provides that! You may blame it for slightly outdated materials or general incompleteness. But, remember, those features are generic for sources like this. Instead the book is useful specifically at preliminary design phases when an architect needs the most general guidelines. You can quickly navigate in a fat volume and can get desired information easily and in full. The only drawback, I think, is that the book is rather based on a continental (mostly German) and British content which can be somewhat inconvenient for, say, an American reader.

With all the countless references and easy-to-read diagrams illustrating key dimensions for almost any type or category of use, this book is an architect's Bible. It's not only a useful reference, but this one is a joy to read at one's own leisurely time! Must buy!

An on hand reference for all the immediate details required by Interior Designers and Architects. Quite often a lot of time is wasted searching in numerous texts for information. The Architect's Data has it all-between the covers. User friendly and well illustrated.

I heard about this book in college in 1981, but I first used it in 1993, it has many valuable architectural data for design, especially for civil engineers who need to come up with simple architectural designs. Although it provides the basic data, however it would be nice if more details can be provided in some areas, even if it requires the book be published in more volumes.

I bought this used and it is like new. I am very happy that I saved a lot of money making this decision to go for used. Thanks Amazon!

This book was requested by our Design and Drafting Chair and he is extremely pleased with the content.

I received this book as a compensation after the brand new one I had bought on December arrived in terrible conditions, probably due to inadequate packaging. Thanks for being responsible and repairing the damage.

... they would bring the english version up-to-date with the 38th 2009 edition! Every edition is great, but with every version they get more complex. If you can get your hands on any edition, grab it and don't let go. Use it and use it again. Any design question you have can find an answer in this book. I wish EVERY architecture and interior design teaching facility would have it as a text book.

This is one of the best books for constructing buildable architecture. Its concise and has a wealth of information. Excellent