The first European edition of Francis DK Ching's classic visual
guide to the basics of building construction.
For nearly four decades, the US publication Building
Construction Illustrated has offered an outstanding introduction to
the principles of building construction. This new European edition
focuses on the construction methods most commonly used in Europe,
referring largely to UK Building Regulations overlaid with British
and European, while applying Francis DK Ching's clear graphic
signature style. It provides a coherent and essential primer,
presenting all of the basic concepts underlying building
construction and equipping readers with useful guidelines for
approaching any new materials or techniques they may encounter.
European Building Construction Illustrated provides a
comprehensive and lucid presentation of everything from foundations
and floor systems to finish work. Laying out the material and
structural choices available, it provides a full understanding of
how these choices affect a building′s form and dimensions. Complete
with more than 1000 illustrations, the book moves through each of
the key stages of the design process, from site selection to
building components, mechanical systems and finishes.Illustrated
throughout with clear and accurate drawings that effectively
communicate construction processes and materialsProvides an
overview of the mainstream construction methods used in EuropeBased
around the UK regulatory framework, the book refers to European
level regulations where appropriate.References leading
environmental assessment methods of BREEAM and LEED, while
outlining the Passive House StandardIncludes emerging construction
methods driven by the sustainability agenda, such as structural
insulated panels and insulating concrete formworkFeatures a chapter
dedicated to construction in the Middle East, focusing on the Gulf
States
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