Even in the earliest stages of the design process, architects must consider the impact that environmental factors, building codes, and structural demands will have on a building's design. The Architect's Studio Companion makes it possible to get this critical information upfront and in a matter of minutes. Bestselling authors Edward Allen and Joseph Iano use their trademark talent for explaining highly technical concepts in an easy-to-understand manner to help the designer enter the process more quickly, with data that informs the initial and subsequent designs.