Building Construction Illustrated

Building Construction Illustrated

Author: Francis D. K. Ching | Language: English | ISBN: B004S82PWG | Format: PDF

Building Construction Illustrated Description

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.

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• File Size: 26277 KB
• Print Length: 480 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 4 edition (March 10, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
  
• Language: English
• ASIN: B004S82PWG
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
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• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #171,620 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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Don't buy a kindle version of this book.
Image resolution is very low that you can't even read illustration.
They should scan it with high resolution and kindle should have zoom-in tool!

By haribo

I purchased this manual while preparing for my NCIDQ examination. While it is not an in depth manual for architects, or someone studying architecture, it has the perfect amount of information for Interior designers.

There are many many illustrations, and the verbiage pertaining to the illustration is written next to it with an arrow pointing. For example: the header over a door is explained in detail, and then an arrow points to it in the door assembly illustration.

I found the information in this book very helpful when preparing for the examination, and many of the questions pertained to the information in this book.

A great addition to the library of any interior designer.

By Lisa Burnam

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