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Highlights
- The leading introduction to the principles and processes of building construction returns Building construction covers the entire process of creating residential, commercial, and industrial structures, from planning to execution.
- About the Author: FRANCIS D.K. CHING is Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington in Seattle and one of the leading global experts on architectural design drawing.
- 544 Pages
- Technology, Construction
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About the Book
"For over four decades, Building Construction Illustrated has been the leading illustrated guide to the principles of building construction. With rich illustrations and in-depth content, this book offers students and practicing professionals the information needed to understand basic concepts in residential and commercial construction, architecture, and engineering. This edition has been revised throughout to reflect the latest advancements in building construction, focusing on two major areas: new building materials and mass timber construction. Through extraordinary illustration, renowned author Francis D.K. Ching offers updated information and new illustrations on these topics, including coverage of resilient design, building systems, mass timber floor systems, and new materials such as underlayment, cladding, new finish materials, and much more. This respected, industry-standard guide remains as relevant as ever--providing the latest updates in codes and standards requirements including IBC, LEED, and CSI Master Format. Ching communicates in a way that resonates with those just beginning their education and those well into their careers looking to brush up on the basics. Building Construction Illustrated is a reliable, lifelong guide that readers will turn to time and again throughout their careers"--Book Synopsis
The leading introduction to the principles and processes of building construction returns
Building construction covers the entire process of creating residential, commercial, and industrial structures, from planning to execution. It's an evolving field, with new technologies continuously being brought to bear and new sustainable practices emerging every day. For over four decades, Building Construction Illustrated has served as the leading introduction to building construction for all professionals involved in the process, from architects to interior designers. Richly illustrated and incorporating the latest advancements and best practices, it remains the essential volume for students and working professionals alike.
Readers of the seventh edition of Building Construction Illustrated will also find:
- New or expanded coverage of resilient design, building systems, new finish materials, and more
- The latest updates to codes and standards requirements including IBC, LEED, and CSI MasterFormat
- In-depth yet accessible treatment appropriate for all levels of prior knowledge
Building Construction Illustrated is ideal for students in architecture, civil and structural engineering, construction management, and interior design, as well as practicing professionals across the building trades.
From the Back Cover
THE LEADING INTRODUCTION TO THE PRINCIPLES AND PROCESSES OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION RETURNS
Building construction covers the entire process of creating residential, commercial, and industrial structures, from planning to execution. It's an evolving field, with new technologies continuously being brought to bear and new sustainable practices emerging every day. For over four decades, Building Construction Illustrated has served as the leading introduction to building construction for all professionals involved in the process, from architects to interior designers. Richly illustrated and incorporating the latest advancements and best practices, it remains the essential volume for students and working professionals alike.
Readers of the seventh edition of Building Construction Illustrated will also find:
- New or expanded coverage of resilient design, building systems, new finish materials, and more
- The latest updates to codes and standards requirements including IBC, LEED, and CSI MasterFormat
- In-depth yet accessible treatment appropriate for all levels of prior knowledge
Building Construction Illustrated is ideal for students in architecture, civil and structural engineering, construction management, and interior design, as well as practicing professionals across the building trades.
About the Author
FRANCIS D.K. CHING is Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington in Seattle and one of the leading global experts on architectural design drawing. His bestselling works have been translated into over seventeen languages, and are renowned for their graphic presentation.
