• 1 Domestic Stairs; 2 Commercial Stairs; 3 Detailed construction; 4 Timber;5 Detailed construction: iron, steel and other metals; 6 Concrete stairs; 7 Stonework & composite construction; 8 Design codes and procedures; 9 Elevators and mechanical circulation; 10 International case Studies. Appendix: Building regulations for US & UK.

Reviews of the 1st edition: 'Alan Blanc, without methodological nervousness, plunges in. The book is well served by numerous clear diagrams and plans... filled with practical realism and down-to-earth detail... a marvellous primer for every student.' The Architects' Journal 'A worthwhile design aid. The structure is less systematic than pragmatic... an excellent work.' Detail 'A fascinating book - not putting the book down is the best way to treat it.' The Architectural Review

• 1 Domestic Stairs; 2 Commercial Stairs; 3 Detailed construction; 4 Timber;5 Detailed construction: iron, steel and other metals; 6 Concrete stairs; 7 Stonework & composite construction; 8 Design codes and procedures; 9 Elevators and mechanical circulation; 10 International case Studies. Appendix: Building regulations for US & UK.

Reviews of the 1st edition: 'Alan Blanc, without methodological nervousness, plunges in. The book is well served by numerous clear diagrams and plans... filled with practical realism and down-to-earth detail... a marvellous primer for every student.' The Architects' Journal 'A worthwhile design aid. The structure is less systematic than pragmatic... an excellent work.' Detail 'A fascinating book - not putting the book down is the best way to treat it.' The Architectural Review

• 1 Domestic Stairs; 2 Commercial Stairs; 3 Detailed construction; 4 Timber;5 Detailed construction: iron, steel and other metals; 6 Concrete stairs; 7 Stonework & composite construction; 8 Design codes and procedures; 9 Elevators and mechanical circulation; 10 International case Studies. Appendix: Building regulations for US & UK.

Reviews of the 1st edition: 'Alan Blanc, without methodological nervousness, plunges in. The book is well served by numerous clear diagrams and plans... filled with practical realism and down-to-earth detail... a marvellous primer for every student.' The Architects' Journal 'A worthwhile design aid. The structure is less systematic than pragmatic... an excellent work.' Detail 'A fascinating book - not putting the book down is the best way to treat it.' The Architectural Review