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Building Construction Illustrated

by Francis D.K. Ching
Building Construction Illustrated - Thryft
Building Construction Illustrated - Thryft

Building design made simple in illustrations.

Building Construction Illustrated is a must-read for architecture students and professionals alike. The book's unique visual approach simplifies complex design concepts and presents them in an easily understandable manner. The book covers key topics such as energy efficiency, moisture protection, and natural lighting with informative illustrations that will appeal to anyone interested in building design. Overall, the book is a comprehensive guide to understanding the different materials and structural choices available to designers and how they can impact a building's form and function.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Building Construction Illustrated

by Francis D.K. Ching
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ISBN: 9780471288855
Authors: Francis D.K. Ching
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Date of Publication: 1991-03-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Art
Related Topics: Architecture, Design
Goodreads rating: 4.31
(rated by 1517 readers)

Description

This classic title has been completely revised and now incorporates new information on concrete, steel and glazing technology; energy efficiency in buildings; moisture and thermal protection; natural lighting; masonry; and other topics. The organization of the text is according to a building's major components and systems. Presents material and structural choices available to the designer, how these choices affect a building's form and dimensions, and its relationship to its site.
 

Building design made simple in illustrations.

Building Construction Illustrated is a must-read for architecture students and professionals alike. The book's unique visual approach simplifies complex design concepts and presents them in an easily understandable manner. The book covers key topics such as energy efficiency, moisture protection, and natural lighting with informative illustrations that will appeal to anyone interested in building design. Overall, the book is a comprehensive guide to understanding the different materials and structural choices available to designers and how they can impact a building's form and function.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.