[Building Trades]. Ching, Francis D.K.

Building Construction Illustrated.

New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1991. Second edition. Illustrated Wraps. Quarto, illustrated with b/w architectural drawings. Very Good. Item #21791

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.

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