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This new edition of Building Construction Illustrated remains as relevant as ever, with the most current knowledge presented in a rich and comprehensive manner that does not disappoint. It is missing coverage of those little balconies and tiny patios common in many West coast apartment building high rises, as well as anything on welding symbols. For over four decades, Building Construction Illustrated has been the leading visual guide to the principles of building construction. The place where this book is indispensable is in the completeness, variety, and perfection of the drawings. I read this cover to cover in preparing for the ARE and it covers so much information needed for the tests.K. Ching, it offers students and practicing professionals the information needed to understand concepts in residential and commercial construction, architecture, and structural engineering. We understand that not everyone can donate right now, but if you can afford to contribute, we promise it will be put to good use. His accomplishments included instructing at Ohio University and Cornish College of the Arts, teaching as an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and lecturing at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. This new edition of the revered classic remains as relevant as ever, providing the latest information in Francis D.

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Very clear illustrations help in visualizing the construction of a building from locating the right site, to installing solar panels and casting your own concrete slabs.A masterpiece of the genre, this book is the first that comes to mind when I'm asked which books I would recommend to aspiring students or anyone who wants to learn more about architecture and how a building actually goes together. This is a reference book, so there is no story or prose to consider, and the collective education the pages offer, is very clear and concise. 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. For over three decades, Building Construction Illustrated has offered an outstanding introduction to the principles of building construction. Now this Third Edition has been expertly revised and updated to address the latest advances in materials, building technology, and code requirements.

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It features new illustrations and updated information on sustainability and green building, insulation materials, and fire-rated wall and floor assemblies.

This book is an excellent reference for architects, designers and any interested party in the construction industry. Building Construction Illustrated, Sixth Edition is an excellent book for students in architecture, civil and structural engineering, construction management, and interior design programs. For twenty-five years, Building Construction Illustrated has offered an outstanding introduction to the principles of building construction. Most of our PDFs are also available to download and we're working on making the final remaining ones downloadable now. The situation is similar to that of studying human anatomy when you have a book with clear, color coded diagrams of all the parts and their systems; then when you see an actual photograph of kidney and its cross section you know what is what.

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For nearly three decades, Building Construction Illustrated has offered an outstanding introduction to the principles of building construction. Ching's books have been widely influential and continue to shape the visual language of all fields of design. 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.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. Images Donate icon An illustration of a heart shape Donate Ellipses icon An illustration of text ellipses. This respected, industry standard guide remains as relevant as ever, providing the latest in codes and standards requirements, including IBC, LEED, and CSI MasterFormat.