{"product_id":"building-structures-illustrated-patterns-systems-and-design-9781118458358","title":"Building Structures Illustrated: Patterns, Systems, and Design","description":"\u003cb\u003eA new edition of Francis D.K. Ching's illustrated guide to structural design\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructures are an essential element of the building process, yet one of the most difficult concepts for architects to grasp. While structural engineers do the detailed consulting work for a project, architects should have enough knowledge of structural theory and analysis to design a building. \u003ci\u003eBuilding Structures Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e takes a new approach to structural design, showing how structural systems of a building--such as an integrated assembly of elements with pattern, proportions, and scale--are related to the fundamental aspects of architectural design. The book features a one-stop guide to structural design in practice, a thorough treatment of structural design as part of the entire building process, and an overview of the historical development of architectural materails and structure. Illustrated throughout with Ching's signature line drawings, this new \u003ci\u003eSecond Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal guide to structures for designers, builders, and students.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUpdated to include new information on building code compliance, additional learning resources, and a new glossary of terms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers thorough coverage of formal and spatial composition, program fit, coordination with other building systems, code compliance, and much more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBeautifully illustrated by the renowned Francis D.K. Ching\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuilding Structures Illustrated, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is the ideal resource for students and professionals who want to make informed decisions on architectural design.\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 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 more than sixteen languages and are regarded as classics for their renowned graphic presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarry S. Onouye\u003c\/b\u003e is a registered engineer and Senior Lecturer Emeritus at the University of Washington, where he taught courses on structural design in the College of Built Environments. He is also the author of \u003ci\u003eStatics and Strength of Materials for Architecture and Building Construction\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDouglas Zuberbuhler\u003c\/b\u003e is a registered architect and Senior Lecturer Emeritus at the University of Washington, where he taught architectural design and graphics. He also served as chairman of the Department of Architecture and Associate Dean of the College of Built Environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50726540706066,"sku":"9781118458358","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_498a5180-3d75-45ce-8f35-7bd541e887cc.jpg?v=1734874153","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/building-structures-illustrated-patterns-systems-and-design-9781118458358","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}