Time-Saver Standards for Interior Design and Space Planning, 2nd Edition

The "Silver Bible" -- Time-Saver Standards for Interior Design and Space Planning, Second Edition goes even further to truly make the classic interior design reference the standard in its field. From standard furniture dimensions to architectural woodwork details, you’ll find a vast array of time-saving data and details. Editors Joseph DeChiara, Julius Panero, and Martin Zelnik have brought together contributions from well-known architectural and interior design firms to give you details derived from actual designs and working drawings,

If you are serious about design, this book is a must! I’ve got few different ones before but they all has basic and limited information. I had this book years ago when I was in design school and was searching for it now that I started my own inter design business. It has ALL the information you need for both residential and commercial spaces. Especially if you are involved with remodeling or any kind of construction. It’s huge and heavy, silver bible, well worth the investment for serious designers!

This book has everything you could need to reference in the course of regular practice of Interior Design except the building code itself. I keep it on my desk at work where I use it regularly. Well worth the buy!

A great book. Very nice as a collection.

great book for interior design. However, it kind of outdated for the working space!

This book was one of the most helpful books I used while getting my interior design degree. It has codes, ADA standards, and history of furniture and architecture. It's by far the biggest textbook I had to use in college, but highly recommend it for anyone who is getting their design degree, even if it's not required- it really is the only book you'll return to time and time again.

This is a required book for anyone in Interior Design for a good reason: it has about everything, including the (many kinds) of kitchen sink. What I really can't stand about using it is the seemingly arbitrary indexing, scattered locations for information and nearly impossible to decipher graphics on some pages. I do not agree that it has much useful information on furniture styles: you'd be better off to shell out for Aronson's "Encyclopedia of Furniture" or Miller's "Furniture" and get right to what you need. The standard dimensions are useful, though, especially for space planning purposes. Don't be surprised if there is information missing in some cases, or it is outright incorrect. Be sure to cross-reference and here's another tip: make a cheat sheet for yourself for the pages you use most, tape it to the inside cover and go from there. The Index is a goose-chase. Why three stars? Because I think they can do better. It is time for a rehaul of the Silver Monster.

Except for some dusty smudges on the cover, the book looks like it was opened once or twice, otherwise in brand new condition. Took a while to arrive from across the pond, but it did arrive in good condition. I'm already using it. THANK you.

Excellent book - a go to reference

One of the best books for any student of architecture. Quality can't become an issue cuz the has made to be fit into budget for students i believe.. so paper and print quality isnt best but it is good enough for a clear understanding.

I love this book for my interior design course and this will come in handy for years! It is the space planning bible...everyone should have a copy. The book was second-hand and in great shape.

Good print and readable

Very nice looks like new one