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Format: vi, 266 pages , illustrations, drawings, plans (black and white) , 28 x 22 cm

Edition: 6th edition

ISBN: 9781119035664 , 9781119073505 , 111903566X , 1119073502

Content: "An update to the classic introduction to translating architectural ideas into images. Architectural Graphics offers the essential drawing tools, principles, and techniques designers use to translate architectural ideas into effective visual presentations. This Sixth Edition introduces over 100 new interactive animations, which support additional learning by expanding the book's key concepts. The Sixth Edition includes: * Fully updated chapter on Freehand Drawing highlighting on site drawing techniques, including drawing from observation, drawing subjects, and composition * Added information on orthographic projection in relation to 3D models * Examples of modern furniture and contemporary presentation layouts * Revised explanations of line weights, dimensioning, and perspective drawing * Hundreds of drawings in the signature style of Francis D.K. Ching Architectural Graphics remains the leading introduction to drafting tools; multiview, paraline, and perspective drawings; section views; tonal value; rendering context; and much more. Francis D.K. Ching clearly presents the complexity of architectural concepts in an intuitive graphic manner that benefits professionals, students, and enthusiasts alike."

Content: "The bestselling guide to architectural drawing, with newinformation, examples, and resources. Architectural Graphics is the classic bestselling reference by one of the leading global authorities on architectural design drawing, Francis D.K. Ching. Now in its sixth edition, this essential guide offers a comprehensive introduction to using graphic tools and drafting conventions to translate architectural ideas into effective visual presentations, using hundreds of the author's distinctive drawings to illustrate the topic effectively.This updated edition includes new information on orthographic projection in relation to 3D models, and revised explanations ofline weights, scale and dimensioning, and perspective drawing to clarify some of the most difficult concepts. New examples of modern furniture, APA facilities, and presentation layout provide more up-to-date visuals, and the Reference Center features all new animations, videos, and practice exercises. Architectural graphics are key tools for conveying design through representation on paper or on screen, and this book is the ultimate guide to mastering the skill, then applying your talent to create more effective design communication. * Understand multiview, paraline, and perspective drawing * Master interior sections using a variety of techniques * Render tonal value, enhance depth, and convey illumination * Develop professional-quality layouts for presentations Architectural graphics both inform the design process and serve as the means by which a design is interpreted and built. Complete mastery of the tools and conventions is essential to the successful outcome of any project, and mistakes can cause confusion, time delays, increased costs, and possible catastrophe. Architectural Graphics is the comprehensive guide to professional architectural drawing, with insight from a leading authority in the field."

Content: "This guide offers an introduction to using graphic tools and drafting conventions to translate architectural ideas into effective visual presentations, using drawings to illustrate the topic effectively. This updated edition includes new information on orthographic projection in relation to 3D models, and revised explanations of line weights, scale and dimensioning, and perspective drawing to clarify some of the most difficult concepts. New examples of modern furniture, APA facilities, and presentation layout provide more up-to-date visuals, and the Reference Center features all new animations, videos, and practice exercises."

Note: EDITORIAL NOTE: previous edition: ©2009 , INDEX NOTE: includes index , Preface -- Drawing tools and materials -- Architectural drafting -- Architectural drawing systems -- Multiview drawings -- Paraline drawings -- Perspective drawings -- Rendering tonal values -- Rendering context -- Architectural presentations -- Freehand drawing -- Index

Language: English

Keywords: Handbooks and manuals

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Format: viii, 279 pages , richly illustrated , 27.5 x 21.5 cm

ISBN: 9781118562376 , 9781118866498 , 1118562372 , 1118866495

Content: "Francis D.K. Ching brings his signature graphic style to the topic of sustainable designIn the tradition of the classic Building Construction Illustrated, Francis D.K. Ching and Ian M. Shapiro offer a graphical presentation to the theory, practices, and complexities of sustainable design using an approach that proceeds methodically. From the outside to the inside of a building, they cover all aspects of sustainability, providing a framework and detailed strategies to design buildings that are substantively green. The book begins with an explanation of why we need to build green, the theories behind it and current rating systems before moving on to a comprehensive discussion of vital topics. These topics include site selection, passive design using building shape, water conservation, ventilation and air quality, heating and cooling, minimum-impact materials, and much more. * Explains the fundamental issues of sustainable design and construction in a beautifully illustrated format. * Illustrated by legendary author, architect, and draftsman Francis D.K. Ching, with text by recognized engineer and researcher Ian M. Shapiro. Ideal for architects, engineers, and builders, as well as students in these fields Sure to be the standard reference on the subject for students, professionals, and anyone interested in sustainable design and construction of buildings, Green Building Illustrated is an informative, practical, and graphically beautiful resource."

Note: Preface -- Introduction -- First principles -- Codes, standards, and guidelines -- Community and site -- Building shape -- Near-building features -- Outer envelope -- Unconditioned spaces -- Inner envelope -- Thermal zoning and compartmentalization -- Lighting and other electric loads -- Hot and cold water -- Indoor environmental quality -- Heating and cooling -- Renewable energy -- Materials -- Schedules, sequences, and affordability -- Quality in green design and construction -- Conclusion -- Leed Green building rating system -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index

Language: English

Keywords: Handbooks and manuals

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Format: vi, 250 pages , illustrations, drawings, plans (black and white) , 28 x 22 cm

Edition: 5th edition

ISBN: 9780470399118 , 0470399112

Content: "Francis D.K. Ching's architectural bestseller, thoroughly updated. Since 1975, Architectural Graphics has been a bestselling classic that has introduced countless students of architecture and design to the fundamentals of graphic communication. Featuring Francis D.K. Ching's signature graphic style, it illustrates how to use graphic tools and drafting conventions to translate architectural ideas into effective visual presentation. This Fifth Edition has been updated to reflect the latest drawing techniques helping it remain the leading book on the topic. * The latest edition of the classic book on architectural drawing by the master of architectural communication * Over 500,000 copies sold of previous editions * Revised and expanded to include more information on computer-generated graphics and the latest drawing conventions for architectural representation * The author is world-renowned for his numerous architecture and design books, including Architecture: Form, Space, and Order; A Global History of Architecture; Interior Design Illustrated; Building Codes Illustrated; and Building Construction Illustrated, all from Wiley."

Note: EDITORIAL NOTE: previous edition: ©2003 , INDEX NOTE: includes index , Preface -- Drawing tools and materials -- Architectural drafting -- Architectural drawing systems -- Multiview drawings -- Paraline drawings -- Perspective drawings -- Rendering tonal values -- Rendering context -- Architectural presentations -- Freehand drawing -- Index

Language: English

Keywords: Handbooks and manuals

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Format: viii, 328 pages , richly illustrated (black and white), plans , 31 x 23 cm

Edition: 2nd edition

ISBN: 9780470648858 , 9781118160497 , 0470648856 , 1118160495

Content: "Over 66 basic aspects of architecture are comprehensively covered with over 5,000 words in a visual context, to help visual thinkers clarify meanings. Comprehensive index permits the reader to locate any important word in the text. Oversized pages help present complicated material in easy-to-comprehend spreads. Written by one of the most famous architectural authors: Frank Ching's name alone is a key selling feature for this book, he has earned the respect and trust of designers, design educators, and students around the world."

Note: INDEX NOTE: includes index. , Preface -- Architecture -- [Dictionary] -- Index

Language: English

Keywords: Dictionaries

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Format: vii, 344 pages , richly illustrated , 27.5 x 21.5 cm

Edition: 2nd edition

ISBN: 9781118458358 , 9781118808238 , 1118458354 , 1118808231

Content: "A new edition of Francis D.K. Ching's illustrated guide to structural design. Structures are an essential element of the building process, yet one of the most difficult concepts for architects to grasp. While structural engineers do the detailed consulting work for a project, architects should have enough knowledge of structural theory and analysis to design a building. Building Structures Illustrated takes a new approach to structural design, showing how structural systems of a building -- such as an integrated assembly of elements with pattern, proportions, and scale -- are related to the fundamental aspects of architectural design. The book features a one-stop guide to structural design in practice, a thorough treatment of structural design as part of the entire building process, and an overview of the historical development of architectural materials and structure. Illustrated throughout with Ching's signature line drawings, this new Second Edition is an ideal guide to structures for designers, builders, and students. Updated to include new information on building code compliance, additional learning resources, and a new glossary of terms. Offers thorough coverage of formal and spatial composition, program fit, coordination with other building systems, code compliance, and much more. Beautifully illustrated by the renowned Francis D.K. Ching. Building Structures Illustrated, Second Edition is the ideal resource for students and professionals who want to make informed decisions on architectural design."

Content: "Bestselling reference by renowned authors of architectural design. One-stop guide to structural design in practice, meant for every designer's desktop. Illustrated throughout with Ching's trademark drawing. Treatment of structural design as part of the entire building design process. Includes overview of the historical development of architectural materials and structures."

Note: Preface -- Building structures -- Structural patterns -- Horizontal spans -- Vertical dimensions -- Lateral stability -- Long-span structures -- High-rise structures -- Systems integration -- Bibliography -- Index

Language: English

Keywords: Handbooks and manuals

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Format: 512 pages , illustrations, plans , 28 x 22 cm

Edition: 6th edition

ISBN: 9781119583080 , 111958308X

Content: "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 façade 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 façade 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 * Offers instructors access to an Instructor's Manual with review questions 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."

Note: EDITORIAL NOTE: previous edition: ©2014 , Preface -- The Building Site -- The Building -- Foundation Systems -- Floor Systems -- Wall Systems -- Roof Systems -- Moisture and Thermal Protection -- Doors and Windows -- Special Construction -- Finish Work -- Mechanical and Electrical Systems -- Notes on Materials -- Appendix -- Bibliography -- Index

Language: English

Keywords: Handbooks and manuals

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Format: viii, 440 pages , richly illustrated (black and white), plans , 27.5 x 22 cm

Edition: 3rd edition

ISBN: 9781119508595 , 1119508592

Content: "The classic guide to drawing for designers, revised and updated to include current digital-drawing techniques. Hand drawing is an integral part of the design process and central to the architecture profession. An architect's precise interpretation and freedom of expression are captured through hand drawing, and it is perhaps the most fundamental skill that the designer must develop in order to communicate thoughts and ideas effectively. In his distinctive style, world-renowned author Francis D. K. Ching presents Design Drawing, Third Edition, the classic guide to hand drawing that clearly demonstrates how to use drawing as a practical tool for formulating and working through design problems. While digital tools continue to evolve, this Third Edition includes new illustrations and information on the latest digital-drawing techniques. Design Drawing, Third Edition covers the basics of drawing, including line, shape, tone, and space. Guiding the reader step-by-step through the entire drawing process, this Third Edition also examines different types of drawing techniques such as multiview, paraline, and perspective drawings -- and reveals how the application of these techniques creates remarkable results. In addition, Design Drawing, Third Edition: * Features over 1,500 hand drawings--stunning illustrations in the author's signature style that reinforce the concepts and lessons of each chapter * Offers new exercises and illustrative examples that range in complexity * Presents all-new digital drawing topics, such as hybrid floor plans, digital models and fabrication, and hand-to-digital fluency * Includes access to a new website featuring videos of the author demonstrating freehand techniques in a step-by-step manner in the studio and on location Written and illustrated for professional architects, designers, fine artists, illustrators, instructors and students, Design Drawing, Third Edition is an all-in-one package and effective tool that clearly demonstrates drawing concepts and techniques in a visually stimulating format that outshines other works in the field."

Note: EDITORIAL NOTE: previous edition: ©2010 , INDEX NOTE: includes index , Preface - Introduction -- DRAWING FROM OBSERVATION : Line and shape -- Tone and texture -- Form and structure -- Space and depth -- DRAWING SYSTEMS : Pictorial systems -- Multiview drawings -- Paraline drawings -- Perspective drawings -- DRAWING FROM THE IMAGINATION : Speculative drawing -- Diagramming -- Drawing composition -- Presentation drawing - Index

Language: English

Keywords: Handbooks and manuals

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Format: vi, 394 pages , illustrations (some colour) , 28 x 22 cm

Edition: 4th edition

ISBN: 9781119377207 , 9781119468530 , 9781119468578 , 111937720X , 1119468531 , 1119468574

Content: "The bestselling guide to interior design, updated with new code and technology. Interior Design Illustrated is the definitive guide to design for interior spaces. Richly illustrated in author Francis Ching's signature style, this book introduces complex design concepts in a visually stunning format; from defining the space and using the elements of design, to planning building systems and incorporating sustainable materials, this volume embodies the idea that beauty and function are not separate entities, but two parts of a whole. This new fourth edition has been updated to reflect the latest building codes and design practices, with discussion of new materials related to acoustics, lighting, and sustainable furnishings. Renewed attention to sustainability includes new information on energy conservation, design for longevity and adaptive reuse of existing buildings, as well as an updated discussion on LED lighting, workplace design, use of color, and computer modeling software to provide a well-rounded view of how interior design firms are working today. This classic text brings the elements and principles of design to life, giving students the practical skills they need to transition from idea to concept. - Understand the latest building codes and how to integrate them into your design - Explore new advances in materials, lighting, and wireless technology - Design from a perspective of sustainability, longevity, and energy efficiency - Delve into BIM, including software for modeling lighting, acoustics, and more Interior designers work at the intersection of aesthetics, functionality, regulations, accessibility, sustainability, and technology. There's no one formula for getting it right, only an eye trained by experience, based on a mastery of design fundamentals. Interior Design Illustrated begins laying that foundation, guided by a leading global authority in the field."

Note: EDITORIAL NOTE: previous edition: ©2012 , Preface -- Interior space -- Interior design -- A design vocabulary -- Interior building elements -- Interior environmental systems -- Lighting and acoustics -- Finish materials -- Furnishings -- Bibliography -- Glossary -- Index

Language: English

Keywords: Handbooks and manuals

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Format: xiii, 850 pages , richly illustrated (chiefly colour), maps (chiefly colour), plans , 28.5 x 22.5 cm

Edition: 3rd edition

ISBN: 9781118981337 , 1118981332

Content: "The gold-standard exploration of architecture's global evolution. A Global History of Architecture provides a comprehensive tour through the ages, spinning the globe to present the landmark architectural movements that characterized each time period. Spanning from 3,500 b.c.e. to the present, this unique guide is written by an architectural all-star team who emphasize connections, contrasts and influences, reminding us that history is not linear and that everything was 'modern architecture' in its day. This new third edition has been updated with new drawings from Professor Ching, including maps with more information and color, expanded discussion on contemporary architecture, and in-depth chapter introductions that set the stage for global views. The all-new online enhanced companion site brings history to life, providing a clearer framework through which to interpret and understand architecture through the ages. Unique in its non-Eurocentrism, this book provides a fresh survey of architectural history with a truly global perspective, fulfilling the National Architectural Accrediting Board's requirements for 'non-Western' architecture in history education. * Track the history of architecture through a comparative timeline that spans the globe * Learn how disparate design styles evolved side-by-side, and which elements migrated where * Delve into non-Western architecture with expert insight and an historical perspective * Explore further with an online Interactive Resource Center featuring digital learning tools Escalating globalization has expanded our perspective of both history and architecture beyond Europe and the U.S. Today's architects are looking far beyond the traditional boundaries, and history shows us that structures' evolution from shelter to art mirrors the hopes and fears of society along the way. A Global History of Architecture takes you inside history itself to witness the the growth and movements that built our world."

Note: EDITORIAL NOTE: previous edition ©2011 , Preface -- 3500 BCE : Ritual centers ; Beginnings of china's civilizations ; Mehrgarh and early Indus settlements ; The village networks of Mesopotamia and the Balkans ; Pre- and early dynastic Egypt ; European developments -- 2500 BCE : The Indus Ghaggar-Hakra civilization ; Margiana ; Early empires of Mesopotamia ; Egypt : the old kingdom ; Architecture and food ; Stonehenge ; Megalithic temples of Malta ; The first civilizations of South America -- 1500 BCE : The Minoans and Knossos ; Egypt : the new kingdom ; Hittite empire ; Mycenaean civilization ; Poverty point ; Shang dynasty, china ; Civilization of the High Andes -- 800 BCE : The Olmecs ; Chavín de Huántar ; The Iron Age ; The Etruscans ; Greece : the geometric period ; Kingdom of Kush ; Saba/Sa'abia ; Temple of Solomon ; Zhou Dynasty, China ; The Aryan invasion and Varanasi ; Neo-Assyrian empire -- 400 BCE : The Achaemenid empire ; Greece and the Mediterranean ; The Hellenistic Age ; Mauryan Dynasty and early buddhism ; China : The warring states period -- 0 : The founding of Rome ; Bibracte ; Augustan Rome ; Post-Augustan Rome ; Rock-cut tombs ; Northern palace at Masada ; Taxila : the Gandharan cosmopolis ; Qin Dynasty, China ; Development of Mahayana buddhism ; The Maya -- 200 CE : Roman empire ; The Parthian empire ; Aksum ; Amaravati Stupa ; Caitya Hall at Karli ; Anuradhapura ; Han Dynasty China ; Teotihuacán ; Moche and Nazca civilizations ; North Amazon societies ; Ohio's Hopewell Mounds -- 400 CE : Ajanta caves ; Establishment of Chinese and the Sassanian Empire ; Hindu renaissance ; Mahabodhi temple ; Sigiriya ; The Pyu, Mon, and Funan ; Emergence of Christianity ; Post-Constantinian age ; Tomb of Theodoric the Great ; Kofun Period : Japan ; Zapotecs of Oaxaca -- 600 CE : Age of Justinian ; Armenian architecture ; Vishnu Deogarh and Elephanta ; The Five Rathas ; Southeast Asia ; Sui and T'ang Dynasties ; Nara Period : Japan -- 800 CE : Rise of Islam ; Mahaviharas at Nalanda ; Rajasimhesvara and Virupaksha Temples ; Kailasnath at Ellora ; Samye, Tibet ; Indonesia at a crossroads ; Hindu kingdoms of Cambodia ; Korean buddhism ; Foguang Monastery ; Europe and the Carolingians ; Tikal ; Mayan city-states ; Tiwanaku ; Quirigua ; Guayabo -- 1000 CE : Mayan Uxmal ; Cahokia ; Serpent Mound ; Pueblo Bonito ; Seljuk Turks ; Muqarnas ; The Fatimids ; Rise of the Rajput Kingdoms ; Cholamandalam ; Polonnaruwa ; Song Dynasty China ; Liao Dynasty ; Pure Land buddhism ; Byzantine revival ; Ottonian Germany ; The Normans ; Pilgrimage churches ; Tuscany -- 1200 CE : Vrah Vishnulok (Angkor Wat) ; Kingdom of Pagan ; Sanju-sangen-do ; Itsukushima Shrine ; Southern Song Dynasty ; Mongol empire ; Delhi ; Africa ; Fontenay Abbey ; Medieval Scandinavia ; Europe : the High Middle Ages ; Nasrid Sultanate and the Alhambra ; Toltec empire ; Chichén Itzá -- 1400 CE : The Americas ; Republic of Venice ; Ottoman Empire ; Italian renaissance ; French châteaux ; Mamluk sultanate ; Timurid Dynasty ; Deccan sultanates ; Ming Dynasty China ; Joseon Dynasty ; Muromachi Japan ; Ayutthaya -- 1600 CE : Architecture of the Eurasian power bloc ; Tokugawa Shogunate ; Ming Tombs ; Potala Palace ; Voyages of Zheng He ; Mughals ; Vijaynagara ; Bijapur ; Isfahan ; Suleymaniye Complex ; Kremlin's new churches ; Dogon of Mali ; Palladio ; Baroque Italy ; Spanish invasion of America ; Colonial forts ; Amsterdam ; Place Royale ; Elizabethan England ; Church of Santo Domingo ; Ryoanji -- 1700 CE : Colonialism ; The Louvre and the Hôtel ; Château de Versailles ; St. Petersburg ; Rationalization and the Age of Reason ; Johann Balthasar Neumann and the New Neresheim ; China and the European enlightenment ; Qing Beijing ; Joseon Dynasty of Korea ; Mallas of Nepal ; Kyoto's Odoi and Shimabara ; Edo (Tokyo) ; Nayaks of Madurai ; Jaipur ; Nurosmaniye Mosque, Istanbul ; The Anglican Church ; Whigs and the Palladian revival -- 1800 CE : Tash-Khovli ; Jaipur and the end of the Mughal empire ; Darbar Sahib ; Wat Pra Kaew ; Neoclassicim vs. romanticism ; Washington, DC ; Nationalism ; Colonial Calcutta : the Esplanade ; Greek revival ; Industrial revolution ; Shakers ; August Welby Pugin and the English Parliament Building ; Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-Le-Duc ; Architectural preservation ; Bibliothèque Ste.-Geneviève ; Kanamaru-za ; Qianlong's universal vision ; Synagogues -- 1900 CE : Public sector architecture ; Railroad stations ; The Athenaeum ; National museums ; World's fairs ; Global Arts and Crafts Movement ; Central Park ; Paris and Haussmann ; The Passage ; École des Beaux-Arts ; Chettinad Mansions ; Colonial Modernism ; Henry Hobson Richardson ; The Global Bungalow ; Shingle style ; Campus architecture in the United States ; Art Nouveau's Maison Tassel ; Rise of professionalism ; International city beautiful plans ; The Garden City Movement ; International beaux-arts ; Skyscrapers ; Casa Batlló ; Frank Lloyd Wright ; African Land Grab ; Kyoto National Museum ; Myongdong Cathedral ; Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Building ; Concrete ; Adolf Loos ; The factory aesthetic ; Deutsche Werkbund ; German concrete ; Expressionism ; New Delhi ; Mombasa ; Asplund and Lewerentz ; Frank Lloyd Wright and the Mayan revival style ; Dutch Kampung ; De Stijl Movement ; Friedrichstrasse office building ; Russian constructivism ; The Bauhaus ; Le Corbusier and Vers une Architecture ; Lovell House -- 1950 CE : Modernism ; Postmodernism ; Magney House ; Globalization today -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Illustration credits -- Index

Language: English

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Format: 472 pages , richly illustrated , 28 x 21.5 cm

Edition: 1st edition

ISBN: 9781118786710 , 9781119953173 , 1118786718 , 1119953170

Content: "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 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. * References leading environmental assessment methods of BREEAM and LEED, while outlining the Passive House Standard * Includes emerging construction methods driven by the sustainability agenda, such as structural insulated panels and insulating concrete formwork * Features a chapter dedicated to construction in the Middle East, focusing on the Gulf States."

Note: EDITORIAL NOTE: Adapted from: Building construction illustrated / Francis D.K. Ching. 4th edition. Hoboken, NJ, USA : Wiley, ©2008. -- Title page verso , Preface -- The building site -- The building -- Foundation systems -- Floor systems -- Wall systems -- Roof systems -- Moisture and thermal protection -- Doors and windows -- Special construction -- Finish work -- Mechanical and electrical systems -- Notes on materials -- Construction in the Middle East -- Appendix -- Bibliography -- Index

Language: English

Keywords: Handbooks and manuals