Building Construction Illustrated
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The #1 visual guide to building construction principles, updated with the latest materials, methods, and systems For over four decades, Building Construction Illustrated has been the leading visual guide to the principles of building construction. Filled with rich illustrations and in-depth content by renowned author Francis D.K. Ching, it offers students and practicing professionals the information needed to understand concepts in residential and commercial construction, architecture, and structural engineering. This Sixth Edition of Building Construction Illustrated has been revised throughout to reflect the latest advancements in building design, materials, and systems, including resilient design, diagrids, modular foundation systems, smart façade systems, lighting sources, mass timber materials, and more. It features new illustrations and updated information on sustainability and green building, insulation materials, and fire-rated wall and floor assemblies. This respected, industry standard guide remains as relevant as ever, providing the latest in codes and standards requirements, including IBC, LEED, and CSI MasterFormat. This Sixth Edition: The leading illustrated guide to building construction fundamentals, written and detailed in Frank Ching's signature, illustrative style Includes all new sections on resilient design; diagrids; modular foundation systems; smart façade types and systems; lighting sources and systems; and mass timber materials, cross laminated timber (CLT) and nail laminated timber (NLT) Revised to reflect that latest updates in codes and standards requirements: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), LEED v4, and CSI MasterFormat 2018 Includes updated information on sustainability and green building; insulation materials; stair uses; stoves and inserts; and fire-rated wall and floor assemblies Building Construction Illustrated, Sixth Edition is an excellent book for students in architecture, civil and structural engineering, construction management, and interior design programs. Ching communicates these core principles of building construction in a way that resonates with those 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 practicing architects, engineers, construction managers, and interior designers, will turn to time and again throughout their careers. Review: A must but for any beginning architect - This book is very informational and a good reference to use when working on project in AutoCAD/Revit. Review: All the details you will need - I’m using this book for a Construction Materials course and it is very detailed. The books diagrams are helpful and give you just what you need to understand how materials are used.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,150 Reviews |
A**S
A must but for any beginning architect
This book is very informational and a good reference to use when working on project in AutoCAD/Revit.
G**N
All the details you will need
I’m using this book for a Construction Materials course and it is very detailed. The books diagrams are helpful and give you just what you need to understand how materials are used.
A**A
Great resource for school or work
I was introduced to this series in undergrad and have purchased 6+ copies for work and colleagues through the years working in development - great for novice folks and a good visual reference for non design and construction professionals
D**R
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C**N
Great book for homeowners and tradesmen alike
This is a great book for anyone in the building trades or homeowners who want to make sure improvements are done right. Illustrations are detailed and easy to understand. Consistent with building codes and a great reference.
W**S
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K**O
Cheaper than campus bookstore
Great price and arrived on original time promised.
A**Z
The best book on constructive details ever written
This book is the closest to perfection in terms of the details of building a house that I have ever read, and I can say that I have no less than 120 books on the subject
H**M
Damaged corners
Overall the book is in good condition, although the packaging was a bit poor and resulted in damaging the book as there was no bubble wrap and most of the packaging box was empty.
A**E
Building Construction Illustrated, 6th Edition
Great value for money, well written, easy to read, lots of illustrations. Well worth the purchase. As described.
C**H
It is a good book for my knowledge. Happy to have it.
Received in the next day!! Happy with the service.
B**S
PRICE / FAST DELIVERY
As described, fast delivery, thanks!
P**A
Beautiful and practical overview of construction methods
I've heard this book called the bible for designers and architects, and now I see why. Straight forward language, beautiful and concise illustrations, covering almost all the major construction elements and methods. I was glad to get the most updated copy which includes CLT. It has helped me from the first moment I cracked the cover.
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