Metric Handbook: Planning And Design Data May 2026

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.

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: Metric Handbook: Planning and Design Data

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