{"product_id":"building-construction-illustrated-9781119583080","title":"Building Construction Illustrated","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe #1 visual guide to building construction principles, updated with the latest materials, methods, and systems\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor over four decades, \u003ci\u003eBuilding Construction Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis Sixth Edition of \u003ci\u003eBuilding Construction Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e 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: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe leading illustrated guide to building construction fundamentals, written and detailed in Frank Ching's signature, illustrative style\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes 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)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRevised to reflect that latest updates in codes and standards requirements: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), LEED v4, and CSI MasterFormat 2018\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes updated information on sustainability and green building; insulation materials; stair uses; stoves and inserts; and fire-rated wall and floor assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuilding Construction Illustrated, \u003c\/i\u003eSixth 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. \u003ci\u003eBuilding Construction Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e is a reliable, lifelong guide that practicing architects, engineers, construction managers, and interior designers, will turn to time and again throughout their careers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFRANCIS D. K. CHING\u003c\/b\u003e is a leading global authority on architectural drawing. His numerous bestselling works have been translated into 20 languages and are regarded as classics for their renowned graphic presentation. He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington in Seattle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50707526254866,"sku":"9781119583080","price":61.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_bec5efe2-a7eb-4461-a735-5a93d168ca06.jpg?v=1734497384","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/building-construction-illustrated-9781119583080","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}