Originally published in Germany in 1936, Bauentwurfslehre (translated into Czech as Navrhování staveb ) is a comprehensive reference manual for the initial design and planning of buildings. It provides essential data on:

In the world of architectural design, few names carry as much weight as Ernst Neufert. His seminal work, Bauentwurfslehre —known in Czech as Navrhování staveb and in English as Architects' Data

: Dimensions and relationships based on human proportions (ergonomics), visual perception, and building biology. Building Components

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: Standardized dimensions for foundations, walls, roofs, windows, doors, and stairs. Building Types

Designing a building from scratch can be overwhelming. Neufert simplifies this by providing pre-established standards for virtually every structure imaginable—from residential homes to airports and even sports facilities.

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