Building Construction Illustrated
- Book Review,
by Francis D. Ching
From Book News, Inc.
This time-tested introduction to the principles of building construction offers both written and visual descriptions of each stage of the design process, including site selection, building components, mechanical systems, and finishes. Over 1,000 line drawings provide clear illustrations of the techniques and processes being described. This edition includes chapters on environmentally friendly materials, sustainable construction strategies, ADA requirements, as well as the use of both metric and standard US measurements.Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR
Book Description
Comprehensive and up-to-date-
the classic visual guide to the basics of building construction
For twenty-five years, Building Construction Illustrated has offered an outstanding introduction to the principles of building construction. Now this Third Edition has been expertly revised and updated to address the latest advances in materials, building technology, and code requirements.
Complete with more than 1,000 illustrations, the book moves through each of the key stages of the design process, from site selection to building components, mechanical systems, and finishes. Topics within each chapter are organized according to the CSI MasterFormat(TM), making the book extremely easy to use.
Special features of this edition include integrated coverage of environmentally friendly materials, sustainable building construction strategies, and ADA requirements, as well as the inclusion of both metric and standard U.S. measurements throughout the book.
With its clear presentation of the basic concepts underlying building construction, Building Construction Illustrated, Third Edition equips students and professionals in all areas of architecture and construction with useful guidelines for approaching virtually any new materials or techniques they may encounter in building planning, design, and construction.
Book Info
Textbook introducing the principles of building construction, with a plethora of illustrations for the visual learner, moving through each stage of the design and construction process with integrated coverage of environmentally friendly materials and other technological advances and changes. Previous edition not cited. Softcover. DLC: Building.q
Back Cover Copy
Comprehensive and up-to-date– the classic visual guide to the basics of building construction For twenty-five years, Building Construction Illustrated has offered an outstanding introduction to the principles of building construction. Now this Third Edition has been expertly revised and updated to address the latest advances in materials, building technology, and code requirements. Complete with more than 1,000 illustrations, the book moves through each of the key stages of the design process, from site selection to building components, mechanical systems, and finishes. Topics within each chapter are organized according to the CSI MasterFormat™, making the book extremely easy to use. Special features of this edition include integrated coverage of environmentally friendly materials, sustainable building construction strategies, and ADA requirements, as well as the inclusion of both metric and standard U.S. measurements throughout the book. With its clear presentation of the basic concepts underlying building construction, Building Construction Illustrated, Third Edition equips students and professionals in all areas of architecture and construction with useful guidelines for approaching virtually any new materials or techniques they may encounter in building planning, design, and construction.
About the Author
FRANCIS D.K. CHING is a registered architect and a professor at the University of Washington. He is the author of six highly successful architecture books, including Design Drawing and Architectural Graphics, all published by Wiley. CASSANDRA ADAMS is an architect and consultant in construction management and ecological design. She has taught architecture, construction, and environmental courses at the University of Washington and the University of California—Berkeley.
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