Building construction illustrated [electronic book] / Francis D.K. Ching
By: Ching, Francis D. K
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BookPublisher: Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley-Blackwell, 2014Edition: Fifth edition.Description: online resource (480 pages) : ill.ISBN: 9781118458341 (paperback); 9781118740071 (e-book).Subject(s): Building | House construction | Electronic booksDDC classification: 690 Online resources: E-book Summary: 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. This new edition of the revered classic remains as relevant as ever, providing the latest information in Francis D.K. Ching's signature style. Its rich and comprehensive approach clearly presents all of the basic concepts underlying building construction. New to this edition are digital enhancements delivered as an online companion to the print edition and also embedded in e-book editions. Features include a 3D model showing how building components come together in a final project. llustrated throughout with clear and accurate drawings that present the state of the art in construction processes and materials. Updated and revised to include the latest knowledge on sustainability, incorporation of building systems, and use of new materials. Contains archetypal drawings that offer clear inspiration for designers and drafters. Reflects the 2012 International Building Codes and 2012 LEED system This new edition of Building Construction Illustrated remains as relevant as ever, with the most current knowledge presented in a rich and comprehensive manner that does not disappoint-- Provided by publisher.Summary: This new edition of the revered classic remains as relevant as ever, providing the latest information in Francis D.K. Ching's signature style. Its rich and comprehensive approach clearly presents all of the basic concepts underlying building construction-- Provided by publisher.
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| e-BOOK | MTU Bishopstown Library eBook | 690 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Not for loan |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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 ofbuilding construction. This new edition of the revered classicremains as relevant as ever, providing the latest information inFrancis D.K. Ching's signature style. Its rich and comprehensiveapproach clearly presents all of the basic concepts underlyingbuilding construction.
New to this edition are digital enhancements delivered as anonline companion to the print edition and also embedded in e-bookeditions. Features include a 3D model showing how buildingcomponents come together in a final project.
llustrated throughout with clear and accurate drawings thatpresent the state of the art in construction processes andmaterials Updated and revised to include the latest knowledge onsustainability, incorporation of building systems, and use of newmaterials Contains archetypal drawings that offer clear inspiration fordesigners and drafters Reflects the 2012 International Building Codes and 2012 LEEDsystemThis new edition of Building Construction Illustrated remains as relevant as ever, with the most current knowledgepresented in a rich and comprehensive manner that does notdisappoint.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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. This new edition of the revered classic remains as relevant as ever, providing the latest information in Francis D.K. Ching's signature style. Its rich and comprehensive approach clearly presents all of the basic concepts underlying building construction. New to this edition are digital enhancements delivered as an online companion to the print edition and also embedded in e-book editions. Features include a 3D model showing how building components come together in a final project. llustrated throughout with clear and accurate drawings that present the state of the art in construction processes and materials. Updated and revised to include the latest knowledge on sustainability, incorporation of building systems, and use of new materials. Contains archetypal drawings that offer clear inspiration for designers and drafters. Reflects the 2012 International Building Codes and 2012 LEED system This new edition of Building Construction Illustrated remains as relevant as ever, with the most current knowledge presented in a rich and comprehensive manner that does not disappoint-- Provided by publisher.
This new edition of the revered classic remains as relevant as ever, providing the latest information in Francis D.K. Ching's signature style. Its rich and comprehensive approach clearly presents all of the basic concepts underlying building construction-- Provided by publisher.
CIT Module ARCH 6053 - Core reading.
CIT Module ARCH 6056 - Core reading.
CIT Module ARCH 6054 - Core reading.
CIT Module ARCH 6051 - Core reading.
Electronic reproduction.: ProQuest LibCentral. Model of access: World Wide Web.
Author notes provided by Syndetics
Francis D.K. Ching graduated cum laude with a five-year professional degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1966. His accomplishments included instructing at Ohio University and Cornish College of the Arts, teaching as an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and lecturing at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He was a visiting scholar at the Tokyo Institute of Technology. He has been a professor of architecture at the University of Washington since 1992.Ching's published works including Architecture: Form, Space, & Order, A Visual Dictionary of Architecture, and Interior Design Illustrated, focus on clarifying and communicating architectural element, principles, and relationships. Ching earned a Citation for Excellence in International Book Publishing in 1992, and two years later he was honored with the Graham Foundation Grant to develop a two-volume reader for Design Drawing.
(Bowker Author Biography)