Building Construction Illustrated, 6th Edition

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Consider how the existing scale and character of the neighborhood or area might affect the building design. In seeking to minimize the negative environmental impact of development, sustainability emphasizes efficiency and moderation in the use of materials, energy, and spatial resources. More Hamburger icon An icon used to represent a menu that can be toggled by interacting with this icon.

For example, the book passes no judgement on flat roofs, active and passive solar heating, and forced-air heating, all of which have serious shortcomings. The book has chapters covering foundations, floors, walls, roofs, thermal protection, doors and windows, finish work, MEP systems… you name it!Ching, it offers students and practicing professionals the information needed to understand concepts in residential and commercial construction, architecture, and structural engineering.

Explora la mayor tienda de eBooks del mundo y empieza a leer hoy mismo en la Web, en tu tablet, en tu teléfono o en tu dispositivo electrónico de lectura. This new edition of the revered classic remains as relevant as ever-providing the latest information in Francis D. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH BLACK LABELS. Ching's books have been widely influential and continue to shape the visual language of all fields of design. The book would give me just enough information to be dangerous and it would help me to not feel like a complete idiot when talking with my on-site team.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. 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. Clear and accurate drawings that illustrate state-of-the-art construction processes and materials--updated and revised to include the latest knowledge on sustainability, incorporation of building systems, and use of new materials. Illustrated 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 Archetypal drawings offer clear inspiration for designers and drafters Reflects the most current building codes and CSI Master Format numbering scheme With its comprehensive and lucid presentation of everything from foundations and floor systems to finish work, Building Construction Illustrated, Fourth 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.

K.) Ching (born 1943) is a widely recognized author of books addressing architectural and design graphics. Core, introductory information about construction materials and methods--topics covered in architectural and building technology education and learned by designers, technologists, and managers. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. The fourth edition in 2008 introduced the LEED® Green Building Rating System™ in Chapter One and referenced specific LEED criteria wherever appropriate; updated section numbers to correspond to the 2004 edition of the CSI MasterFormat™ system; and complied with the requirements of the 2006 edition of the International Building Code®.

When I first latched onto the idea of becoming a real estate developer, one of my mentors told me that there were two paths I could take that would ultimately get me where I wanted to be. 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. I purchased BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ILLUSTRATED, by Francis Ching, because of its large reader base and exceptionally favorable reviews. Consider the impact of landforms and adjacent structures on solar access, prevailing winds, and the potential for glare.

Of these, Building Construction Illustrated is perhaps the most celebrated and time-tested of all, having remained a go-to reference on the shelves of both architecture students and fully licensed Architects since the first edition was published in 1975. Core, introductory information about construction materials and methods—topics covered in architectural and building technology education and learned by designers, technologists, and managers. Coarsegrained soils include gravel and sand, which consist of relatively large particles visible to the naked eye; fine-grained soils, such as silt and clay, consist of much smaller particles.The integrity of a building structure depends ultimately on the stability and strength under loading of the soil or rock underlying the foundation. This new edition of the revered classic remains as relevant as ever, providing the latest information in Francis D. K. Ching is a registered architect and Professor at the University of Washington in Seattle, where he teaches architecture and design drawing. Building in a sustainable manner requires paying attention to the predictable and comprehensive outcomes of decisions, actions, and events throughout the life cycle of a building, from conception to the siting, design, construction, use, and maintenance of new buildings as well as the renovation process for existing buildings and the reshaping of communities and cities.