Posted: November 16th, 2011 | Author: The Builder | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Building, Codes, Facilities, guide, Healthcare, Illustrated, international, Understanding | No Comments »
Now more than ever, architects need an interpretive guide to understand how the building code affects the early design of specific projects. This easy-to-use, illustrative guide is part of a new series covering building codes based on the International Building Code for 2006. This book presents the complex code issues inherent to healthcare facility design in a clear, easily understandable format.
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Posted: November 11th, 2011 | Author: The Builder | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Building, Codes, guide, Illustrated, international, Residential, Understanding | No Comments »
An easy-to-use illustrated guide to building codes for residential structures
As the construction industry moves to a single set of international building codes, architects and construction professionals need an interpretive guide to understand how the building code affects the early design of specific projects. This newest addition to Wiley’s series of focused guides familiarizes code users with the 2009 International Residential Code® (IRC) as it applies to residential buildings. The book provides architects, engineers, and other related building professionals with an understanding of how the International Residential Code was developed, and how it is likely to be interpreted when applied to the design and construction of residential buildings.
• User-friendly visual format that makes finding the information you need quick and easy
• The book’s organization follows the 2009 International Residential Code itself
• Nearly 900 illustrations, by architectural illustrator Steven Juroszek in the style of noted illustrator and author Frank Ching, visualize and explain the codes
• Text written by experienced experts who have been instrumental in gaining acceptance for the new unified building code
This book is an essential companion to the IRC for both emerging practitioners and experienced practitioners needing to understand the new IRC.
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Posted: November 9th, 2011 | Author: The Builder | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Building, Construction, Illustrated | No Comments »
The classic visual guide to the basics of building construction, now with the most current information
For nearly 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 and equips readers with useful guidelines for approaching virtually any new materials or techniques they may encounter.
Laying out the material and structural choices available, it provides a full under-standing of how these choices affect a building’s form and dimensions. Complete with more than 1,000 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 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.
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Posted: November 5th, 2011 | Author: The Builder | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Building, Dictionary, Illustrated, Invaluable, Materials, Professionals, Sourcebook, Techniques, Terms, tools | No Comments »
Hi-early cement. Aiguille. Darby. You’re in the middle of a home improvement project and suddenly you’re confronted with words you’ve never seen before. You don’t know what these things are, how to use them or how you’re supposed to even recognize them at the hardware store. Help is here for every homeowner or do-it-yourselfer who’s ever stumbled over strange terminology, misleading instructions or inadequate explanations. Now, with this unique, fully illustrated dictionary, you’ll have the one tool every successful do-it-yourselfer needs—a complete understanding of your next home improvement project. This comprehensive dictionary features:
- Straightforward, plain-English explanations covering 4,000 building tools, terms, materials, and techniques—850 of which are shown in practical, helpful, cross-referenced illustrations
- Complete coverage of building, plumbing, electrical wiring, solar heating, hardware, architecture, heating, air conditioning, and more—including everything from archaic and slang expressions to the latest technical information
- Dozens of useful charts, tables, and illustrated guides to common abbreviations, lumber, and plywood grades, hardware specifications, construction measurements and formulas—a wealth of reference information
- Full cross-referencing and grouping of related terms under a single heading to keep all the information you need accessible and ready to put to work
Tackle your next project with this do-it-yourselfer’s reference power tool and feel the self-assurance that comes from knowing every professional term, technique, and tool—no matter how obscure.
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Posted: November 1st, 2011 | Author: The Builder | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Building, Codes, guide, Illustrated, international, Understanding | No Comments »
An easy-to-use, illustrated guide to the 2009 edition of the International Building Code
As the U.S. building industry adapts the international standards, architects and other building professionals need a clear, practical guide to the International Building Code. Marrying the graphic skills of bestselling author Frank Ching with the code expertise of Steven Winkel, FAIA, this invaluable reference provides an easy-to-understand interpretation in both words and illustrations of the portions of the building code that are most relevant for the architect. Highlighting major changes between the new code and previous model building codes, this book will help architects understand how this code change will affect their practice.
- Provides a visually-oriented guide to the 2009 International Building Code
- Uses illustrations and concise explanations to hone the building codes down to the fundamentals that most designers need
- Includes reviews by the International Code Council (ICC) and follows the ICC’s 2009 International Building Code
- Drawings by Frank D.K. Ching (Seattle, WA), Professor Emeritus of Architecture at the University of Washington, 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
- Commentary written by nationally-recognized building codes expert Steven Winkel, the Architect member of the California Building Standards Commission, a past national board member of The American Institute of Architects (AIA), and past president of the AIA California Council
- Winkel is also co-author of Building Codes Illustrated for Elementary and Secondary Schools, Building Codes Illustrated for Healthcare Facilities, and Residential Building Codes Illustrated
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Posted: September 12th, 2011 | Author: The Builder | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Building, Construction, Illustrated | No Comments »
The classic visual guide to the basics of building construction, now with the most current information
For nearly 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 and equips readers with useful guidelines for approaching virtually any new materials or techniques they may encounter.
Laying out the material and structural choices available, it provides a full under-standing of how these choices affect a building’s form and dimensions. Complete with more than 1,000 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 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.
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Posted: September 5th, 2011 | Author: The Builder | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Building, Codes, guide, Illustrated, international, Understanding | No Comments »
An easy-to-use, illustrated guide to the 2009 edition of the International Building Code
As the U.S. building industry adapts the international standards, architects and other building professionals need a clear, practical guide to the International Building Code. Marrying the graphic skills of bestselling author Frank Ching with the code expertise of Steven Winkel, FAIA, this invaluable reference provides an easy-to-understand interpretation in both words and illustrations of the portions of the building code that are most relevant for the architect. Highlighting major changes between the new code and previous model building codes, this book will help architects understand how this code change will affect their practice.
- Provides a visually-oriented guide to the 2009 International Building Code
- Uses illustrations and concise explanations to hone the building codes down to the fundamentals that most designers need
- Includes reviews by the International Code Council (ICC) and follows the ICC’s 2009 International Building Code
- Drawings by Frank D.K. Ching (Seattle, WA), Professor Emeritus of Architecture at the University of Washington, 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
- Commentary written by nationally-recognized building codes expert Steven Winkel, the Architect member of the California Building Standards Commission, a past national board member of The American Institute of Architects (AIA), and past president of the AIA California Council
- Winkel is also co-author of Building Codes Illustrated for Elementary and Secondary Schools, Building Codes Illustrated for Healthcare Facilities, and Residential Building Codes Illustrated
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Posted: August 16th, 2011 | Author: The Builder | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Building, Codes, guide, Illustrated, international, Understanding | No Comments »
An easy-to-use, illustrated guide to the 2009 edition of the International Building Code
As the U.S. building industry adapts the international standards, architects and other building professionals need a clear, practical guide to the International Building Code. Marrying the graphic skills of bestselling author Frank Ching with the code expertise of Steven Winkel, FAIA, this invaluable reference provides an easy-to-understand interpretation in both words and illustrations of the portions of the building code that are most relevant for the architect. Highlighting major changes between the new code and previous model building codes, this book will help architects understand how this code change will affect their practice.
- Provides a visually-oriented guide to the 2009 International Building Code
- Uses illustrations and concise explanations to hone the building codes down to the fundamentals that most designers need
- Includes reviews by the International Code Council (ICC) and follows the ICC’s 2009 International Building Code
- Drawings by Frank D.K. Ching (Seattle, WA), Professor Emeritus of Architecture at the University of Washington, 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
- Commentary written by nationally-recognized building codes expert Steven Winkel, the Architect member of the California Building Standards Commission, a past national board member of The American Institute of Architects (AIA), and past president of the AIA California Council
- Winkel is also co-author of Building Codes Illustrated for Elementary and Secondary Schools, Building Codes Illustrated for Healthcare Facilities, and Residential Building Codes Illustrated
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Posted: August 11th, 2011 | Author: The Builder | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Building, Codes, Handbook, Illustrated | No Comments »
A highly-visual approach simplifies the complex 2006 International Building Code
This unique, one-stop reference is your most important resource for understanding and applying the 2006 International Building Code as it visually interprets complicated Code requirements with illustrations, examples, and explanations.
- Helps solve both nonstandard and routine situations with case study examples
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Posted: August 5th, 2011 | Author: The Builder | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Building, Construction, Illustrated | No Comments »
The classic visual guide to the basics of building construction, now with the most current information
For nearly 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 and equips readers with useful guidelines for approaching virtually any new materials or techniques they may encounter.
Laying out the material and structural choices available, it provides a full under-standing of how these choices affect a building’s form and dimensions. Complete with more than 1,000 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 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.
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