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by Francis D. K. Ching (Author), Cassandra Adams (Author) "Buildings do not exist in isolation ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 464 pages
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 3rd Edition edition (17 Oct 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0471358983
  • ISBN-13: 978-0471358985
  • Product Dimensions: 27.2 x 21.6 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 147,796 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"...does exactly what it says on the cover...skilfully detailed illustrations, comprehensive definitions and general construction advice on practical matters". --Building Engineer, August 2008 --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Comprehensive and up–to–date–

the classic visual guide to the basics of building construction

For twenty–five years, 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.

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. Topics within each chapter are organized according to the CSI MasterFormat(TM), making the book extremely easy to use.

Special features of this edition include integrated coverage of environmentally friendly materials, sustainable building construction strategies, and ADA requirements, as well as the inclusion of both metric and standard U.S. measurements throughout the book.

With its clear presentation of the basic concepts underlying building construction, Building Construction Illustrated, Third 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.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very good - with one caveat, 12 Nov 2002
By Paul (Woodbridge, Suffolk United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
Excellent book, good graphics, concise yet comprehensive - but it is an American book, so U.K. readers should back it up with something like Chudley/Greeno's "Building Construction Handbook".
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4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful architect's reference, 17 April 1998
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This book gives simple guides to design work. Like a simplified "Graphic Standards". Ching offers super illustrations, lots of details and answers a lot of questions for me as an architecture student. I recommend to all designers.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful for understanding small-scale construction, 18 Feb 1998
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The first edition was entirely hand-drawn (the 2nd ed. may be as well) and covers the difference between a hip and a gable roof, slabs, grade beams and other details of modern construction. If you want to know the difference between western platform and balloon framing, this is a fine book. It's primarily a reference book, but it could be read cover to cover.
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