Metric Handbook: Planning And Design Data Today

Originally an evolution of the AJ (Architects' Journal) Metric Handbook, this volume has become the definitive global standard for planning and design data.

The latest editions now include vital updates on sustainability, inclusivity (Universal Design), and BIM , making it just as relevant in the digital age as it was on the drafting boards of the 70s. Metric Handbook: Planning and Design Data

While it uses metric units (standard for most of the world), the principles of spatial flow and human-centric design apply everywhere. Key Sections to Bookmark: Originally an evolution of the AJ (Architects' Journal)

If you’ve ever sat at your desk wondering, "How much space does a wheelchair actually need to turn?" or "What’s the standard ceiling height for a commercial kitchen?" —you don't need to guess. You need the . Key Sections to Bookmark: If you’ve ever sat

Instead of scouring the web for building codes, you get clear, annotated diagrams and tables that give you the "critical dimensions" instantly.

It covers everything from anthropometrics (the human scale) to specific building types like hospitals, airports, and housing.

Your design can be beautiful, but if it doesn't function for the human body, it fails. The Metric Handbook ensures your "pretty" drawings work in the real world.