Building construction is the process of adding structure to a property. The majority of building construction projects are minor renovations, such as room additions or bathroom renovations. In many cases, the property owner serves as the laborer, payroll manager, and design team for the entire project.
This new edition offers up-to-date information in the signature style of Francis D.K.Chinn. This new edition provides up-to-date information in the signature style of Francis D. K.Chinn.
Its rich and comprehensive approach clearly presents all the basic concepts underlying building construction and provides readers with useful guidelines for approaching virtually any new material or technology they may encounter.” “Shows the available material and construction choices and provides a complete understanding of how these choices affect the form and dimensions of a building.
Utilizing more than 1,000 illustrations, the book explains ach critical step of the design process, from site selection to building components, mechanical systems, and finishes. “Presenting everything from foundations and floor systems to finish work in a comprehensive and lucid manner, Building Construction Illustrations, Fourth Edition, has useful guidelines for students and professionals in all areas of architecture and construction to tackle virtually any new material or technique they may encounter in building planning, design, and construction. It is a valuable resource.”
About the Book
The latest addition to the classic visual guide to the fundamentals of building construction. For nearly 30 years, Building Construction Illustrated has been an excellent introduction to the principles of building construction. In the signature style of Francis D.K.Chinn, it offers the most up-to-date information available.
Its rich and comprehensive approach clearly presents all the basic concepts underlying building construction and provides useful guidelines for approaching virtually any new material or technique the reader may encounter.
It presents material and structural alternatives and provides a complete understanding of how these choices affect the shape and dimensions of a building; along with more than 1,000 illustrations, it explains each critical step in the design process, from site selection to building components, mechanical systems, and finishes.