Metric Handbook: Planning And Design Data May 2026

Originally an evolution of the AJ (Architects' Journal) Metric Handbook, this volume has become the definitive global standard for 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: Metric Handbook: Planning and Design Data

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 . Originally an evolution of the AJ (Architects' Journal)