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Building Construction Illustrated 4th Edition
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Laying out the material and structural choices available, the book 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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