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Building Construction Illustrated, Sixth Edition (Paperback, 6th Edition)
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Building Construction Illustrated, Sixth Edition (Paperback, 6th Edition)
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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 facade 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 facade 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.
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