内容简介
For nearly three decades, Building Construction Illustratedhas 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 and equips readers with useful guidelines forapproaching virtually any new materials or techniques they mayencounter.
Laying out the material and structural choices available, itprovides a full under-standing of how these choices affect abuilding's form and dimensions. Complete with more than 1,000illustrations, the book moves through each of the key stages of thedesign process, from site selection to building components,mechanical systems, and finishes.
Illustrated 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;
Laying out the material and structural choices available, itprovides a full under-standing of how these choices affect abuilding's form and dimensions. Complete with more than 1,000illustrations, the book moves through each of the key stages of thedesign process, from site selection to building components,mechanical systems, and finishes.
Illustrated 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;