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Building Construction Illustrated

ISBN: 9780470087817 | 0470087811

Edition: 4th
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Wiley
Pub. Date: 3/3/2008

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Summary Table of Contents Author Biography

Francis D. K. Ching is a registered architect and Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington in Seattle.

For over thirty years, Building Construction Illustrated has offered an outstanding introduction to the principles of building construction. Now this Fourth Edition has been expertly revised and updated to address the latest advances in materials, building technology, and code requirements. Updated and revised to include the latest knowledge on sustainability and complete with more than 1,000 illustratio... MOREns, 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. This new edition of Building Construction Illustrated continues to offer the fundamental principles of construction materials and methods, presented in a rich and comprehensive manner that that is easy to comprehend. Whether involved with residential building or commercial construction, interior architecture or structural engineering, Building Construction Illustrated gives clear answers in a beautiful presentation.

The classic visual guide to the basics of building construction, now with the most current information For nearly three decades, Building Construction Illustrated has offered an outstanding introduction to the principles of building construction. This new edition of the revered classic remains as relevant as ever-providing the latest information in Francis D.K. Ching's signature style. Its rich and comprehensive approach clearly presents all of the basic concepts underlying building construction and equips readers with useful guidelines for approaching virtually any new materials or techniques they may encounter. Laying out the material and structural choices available, it provides a full under-standing of how these choices affect a building's form and dimensions. 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. * Illustrated throughout with clear and accurate drawings that present the state of the art in construction processes and materials * Updated and revised to include the latest knowledge on sustainability, incorporation of building systems, and use of new materials * Archetypal drawings offer clear inspiration for designers and drafters * Reflects the most current building codes and CSI Master Format numbering scheme With its comprehensive and lucid presentation of everything from foundations and floor systems to finish work, Building Construction Illustrated, Fourth 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.

This manual of residential and light construction includes step-by-step guidelines on the building site, foundation systems, moisture and thermal protection, and other techniques required. Features more than 1,000 illustrations.

Preface
The Building Site
The Building
Foundation Systems
Floor Systems
Wall Systems
Roof Systems
Moisture & Thermal Protection
Doors & Windows
Special Construction
Finish Work
Mechanical & Electrical Systems
Notes on Mater... MOREials
Appendix
Bibliography
Index
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Francis D.K. Ching is the bestselling author of numerous books on architecture and design, including Architecture: Form, Space, and Order, A Global History of Architecture, Architectural Graphics, A Visual Dictionary of Architecture, and Interior Design Illustrated, all published by Wiley. His works have been translated into over sixteen languages and are regarded as classics for their renowned graphic presentation. He is a registered architect and Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington in Seattle.

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