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Building Construction Illustrated

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

Visual guide to building construction basics.

This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the principles of building construction. With over 1,000 illustrations, it provides a comprehensive and visually appealing guide to the different stages of the design process. From site selection to building components and finishes, this updated edition also covers sustainability and the use of new materials. Whether you're a student or a professional in architecture or construction, this book will equip you with valuable guidelines for tackling any new techniques or materials you may encounter.

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: 9780470087817
Authors: Francis D.K. Ching
Publisher: Wiley
Date of Publication: 2008-02-08
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Art
Related Topics: Design, Architecture
Goodreads rating: 4.31
(rated by 1506 readers)

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. 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.
 

Visual guide to building construction basics.

This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the principles of building construction. With over 1,000 illustrations, it provides a comprehensive and visually appealing guide to the different stages of the design process. From site selection to building components and finishes, this updated edition also covers sustainability and the use of new materials. Whether you're a student or a professional in architecture or construction, this book will equip you with valuable guidelines for tackling any new techniques or materials you may encounter.

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.