Building Construction Illustrated, 6th Edition

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Building Construction Illustrated, 6th Edition

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The terms “green building” and “sustainable design” are often used interchangeably to describe any building designed in an environmentally sensitive manner.

Complete with more than 1,000 illustrations, the book moves through each of the key stages of the design process, from site selection to building components, mechanical systems, and finishes. The classic visual guide to the basics of building construction, now with a 3D digital building model for interactive learning For over three decades, Building Construction Illustrated has offered an outstanding introduction to the principles of building construction. Building Construction Illustrated is a practical introduction to the basic principles of building construction that illustrates how a building goes together, describes its major physical components and presents the material options available to the designer and builder and the factors to be considered in their selection. European Building Construction Illustrated provides acomprehensive and lucid presentation of everything from foundationsand floor systems to finish work. S US TAIN ABI L I T Y In 1987, the United Nations World Commission on Environment and Development, chaired by Gro Harlem Brundtland, former Prime Minister of Norway, issued a report, Our Common Future.To acquaint the reader with the International System of Units, metric equivalents are provided throughout this book according to the following conventions: • All whole numbers in parentheses indicate millimeters unless otherwise noted. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. Featuring over 150 color drawings and photos, this title includes detailing case studies from the UK, on big and small architectural projects. This book is an excellent reference for architects, designers and any interested party in the construction industry. Laying out the material and structural choices available, it provides a full understanding of how these choices affect a building's form and dimensions.

For over four decades, Building Construction Illustrated has been the leading visual guide to the principles of building construction. K. Ching graduated cum laude with a five-year professional degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1966.

Complete with more than 1000 illustrations, the book moves througheach of the key stages of the design process, from site selectionto building components, mechanical systems and finishes. Consider the impact of landforms and adjacent structures on solar access, prevailing winds, and the potential for glare. New to this edition are digital enhancements delivered as an online companion to the print edition and also embedded in e-book editions. I read this cover to cover in preparing for the ARE and it covers so much information needed for the tests. While striking an appropriate, cost-effective balance between energy conservation and generating renewable energy is the goal, minimizing energy use is a necessary first step, irrespective of the fact that the energy may come from renewable resources.

The place where this book is indispensable is in the completeness, variety, and perfection of the drawings. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. Illustrated throughout with clear and accurate drawings that effectively communicate construction processes and materials * Provides an overview of the mainstream construction methods used in Europe * Based around the UK regulatory framework, the book refers to European level regulations where appropriate. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH).If this book refers to media such as a CD or DVD that is not included in the version you purchased, you may download this material at http://booksupport. The illustrations and the text documenting the different phases and the different requirements for safe and secure home building is very telling. promotes reducing the demand for potable water and the generation of wastewater by using water-conserving fixtures, capturing rainwater or recycled graywater for conveying sewage, and treating wastewater with on-site systems.

K.) Ching (born 1943) is a widely recognized author of books addressing architectural and design graphics. With rich illustrations and detailed discussions of building concepts, this book gives you the knowledge you need to succeed in residential and commercial construction, architecture, and structural engineering. This new European editionfocuses on the construction methods most commonly used in Europe,referring largely to UK Building Regulations overlaid with Britishand European, while applying Francis DK Ching’s clear graphicsignature style.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. K.ChingBuildingConstructionIllustratedWiley2014_201606 Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t17m50f05 Ocr ABBYY FineReader 11.



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