Building Construction Illustrated
Building Construction Illustrated by Francis D.K. Ching
English | 1991 | ISBN: 0442234988, 0471288853 | 392 pages | PDF | 30 Mb
English | 1991 | ISBN: 0442234988, 0471288853 | 392 pages | PDF | 30 Mb
This classic title has been completely revised and now incorporates new information on concrete, steel and glazing technology; energy efficiency in buildings; moisture and thermal protection; natural lighting; masonry; and other topics. The organization of the text is according to a building's major components and systems. Presents material and structural choices available to the designer, how these choices affect a building's form and dimensions, and its relationship to its site.