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The #1 visual guide to building construction principles, updated with the latest materials, methods, and systems

For over four decades, Building Construction Illustrated has been the leading visual guide to the principles of building construction. Filled with rich illustrations and in-depth content by renowned author Francis D.K. Ching, it offers students and practicing professionals the information needed to understand concepts in residential and commercial construction, architecture, and structural engineering.

This Sixth Edition of Building Construction Illustrated has been revised throughout to reflect the latest advancements in building design, materials, and systems, including resilient design, diagrids, modular foundation systems, smart façade systems, lighting sources, mass timber materials, and more. It features new illustrations and updated information on sustainability and green building, insulation materials, and fire-rated wall and floor assemblies. This respected, industry standard guide remains as relevant as ever, providing the latest in codes and standards requirements, including IBC, LEED, and CSI MasterFormat. This Sixth Edition:

 

  • The leading illustrated guide to building construction fundamentals, written and detailed in Frank Ching's signature, illustrative style
  • Includes all new sections on resilient design; diagrids; modular foundation systems; smart façade types and systems; lighting sources and systems; and mass timber materials, cross laminated timber (CLT) and nail laminated timber (NLT)
  • Revised to reflect that latest updates in codes and standards requirements: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), LEED v4, and CSI MasterFormat 2018
  • Includes updated information on sustainability and green building; insulation materials; stair uses; stoves and inserts; and fire-rated wall and floor assemblies

Building Construction Illustrated, Sixth Edition is an excellent book for students in architecture, civil and structural engineering, construction management, and interior design programs. Ching communicates these core principles of building construction in a way that resonates with those beginning their education and those well into their careers looking to brush up on the basics. Building Construction Illustrated is a reliable, lifelong guide that practicing architects, engineers, construction managers, and interior designers, will turn to time and again throughout their careers.

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THE #1 VISUAL GUIDE TO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PRINCIPLES, UPDATED WITH THE LATEST MATERIALS, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS

For over four decades, Building Construction Illustrated has been the leading visual guide to the principles of building construction. Filled with rich illustrations and in-depth content by renowned author Francis D. K. Ching, it offers students and practicing professionals the information needed to understand concepts in residential and commercial construction, architecture, and structural engineering.

This Sixth Edition of Building Construction Illustrated has been revised throughout to reflect the latest advancements in building design, materials, and systems, including resilient design, diagrids, smart façade systems, lighting sources, mass timber materials, and more. It features new illustrations and updated information on sustainability and green building, insulation materials, and fire-rated wall and floor assemblies. This respected, industry standard guide remains as relevant as ever, providing the latest in codes and standards requirements, including IBC, LEED, and CSI MasterFormat.

  • The leading illustrated guide to building construction fundamentals, written and detailed in Frank Ching's signature, illustrative style
  • Includes all new sections on resilient design; diagrids; smart façade types and systems; lighting sources and systems; and mass timber materials, cross laminated timber (CLT), and nail laminated timber (NLT)
  • Revised to reflect that latest updates in codes and standards requirements: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), LEED v4, and CSI MasterFormat 2018
  • Includes updated information on sustainability and green building; insulation materials; stair uses; stoves and inserts; and fire-rated wall and floor assemblies
  • Instructors have access to an Instructor's Manual via the book companion website

Building Construction Illustrated, Sixth Edition is an excellent book for students in architecture, civil and structural engineering, construction management, and interior design programs. Ching communicates these core principles of building construction in a way that resonates with those beginning their education and those well into their careers looking to brush up on the basics. Building Construction Illustrated is a reliable, lifelong guide that practicing architects, engineers, construction managers, and interior designers, will turn to time and again throughout their careers.

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THE #1 VISUAL GUIDE TO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PRINCIPLES, UPDATED WITH THE LATEST MATERIALS, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS

For over four decades, Building Construction Illustrated has been the leading visual guide to the principles of building construction. Filled with rich illustrations and in-depth content by renowned author Francis D. K. Ching, it offers students and practicing professionals the information needed to understand concepts in residential and commercial construction, architecture, and structural engineering.

This Sixth Edition of Building Construction Illustrated has been revised throughout to reflect the latest advancements in building design, materials, and systems, including resilient design, diagrids, smart façade systems, lighting sources, mass timber materials, and more. It features new illustrations and updated information on sustainability and green building, insulation materials, and fire-rated wall and floor assemblies. This respected, industry standard guide remains as relevant as ever, providing the latest in codes and standards requirements, including IBC, LEED, and CSI MasterFormat.

  • The leading illustrated guide to building construction fundamentals, written and detailed in Frank Ching's signature, illustrative style
  • Includes all new sections on resilient design; diagrids; smart façade types and systems; lighting sources and systems; and mass timber materials, cross laminated timber (CLT), and nail laminated timber (NLT)
  • Revised to reflect that latest updates in codes and standards requirements: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), LEED v4, and CSI MasterFormat 2018
  • Includes updated information on sustainability and green building; insulation materials; stair uses; stoves and inserts; and fire-rated wall and floor assemblies
  • Instructors have access to an Instructor's Manual via the book companion website

Building Construction Illustrated, Sixth Edition is an excellent book for students in architecture, civil and structural engineering, construction management, and interior design programs. Ching communicates these core principles of building construction in a way that resonates with those beginning their education and those well into their careers looking to brush up on the basics. Building Construction Illustrated is a reliable, lifelong guide that practicing architects, engineers, construction managers, and interior designers, will turn to time and again throughout their careers.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley; 6th edition (January 29, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 512 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 111958308X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1119583080
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 year and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 1 x 10.7 inches
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Francis D.K. Ching is a registered architect and Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington in Seattle. He is the bestselling author of numerous books on architecture and design, all published by Wiley. His works have been translated into over eighteen languages and are regarded as classics for their renowned graphic presentation.

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  • Charles Bourne
    5.0 out of 5 stars A classic
    Reviewed in Canada on January 7, 2025
    Amazing book, required reading for architects and builders of all stripes and experience levels. Excellent study guide or reference book. Required (literally) for Canadian architectural licensing exams.
  • A.licia.C.Jorge
    5.0 out of 5 stars Building Construction Illustrated, 6th Edition
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 17, 2024
    Great value for money, well written, easy to read, lots of illustrations. Well worth the purchase. As described.
  • Harsh Satam
    4.0 out of 5 stars Damaged corners
    Reviewed in Italy on March 22, 2024
    Overall the book is in good condition, although the packaging was a bit poor and resulted in damaging the book as there was no bubble wrap and most of the packaging box was empty.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Damaged corners
    Reviewed in Italy on March 22, 2024
    Overall the book is in good condition, although the packaging was a bit poor and resulted in damaging the book as there was no bubble wrap and most of the packaging box was empty.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars PRICE / FAST DELIVERY
    Reviewed in Germany on April 17, 2023
    As described, fast delivery, thanks!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars It is a good book for my knowledge. Happy to have it.
    Reviewed in Singapore on February 5, 2022
    Received in the next day!! Happy with the service.