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Building Construction Illustrated, 3rd Edition

ISBN: 9780471358985 | 0471358983
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Wiley
Pub. Date: 10/1/2000

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SummaryTable of ContentsAuthor Biography
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, mechani... MORE
Preface
The Building Site
The Building
Foundation Systems
... MOREFloor Systems
Wall Systems
Roof Systems
Moisture & Thermal Protection
Doors & Windows
Special Construction
Finish Work
Mechanical & Electrical Systems
Notes on Materials
A Appendix
Bibliography
Index
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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