{"product_id":"fundamentals-of-building-construction-9781119446194","title":"Fundamentals of Building Construction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE #1 REFERENCE ON BUILDING CONSTRUCTION--UPDATED FROM THE GROUND UP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEdward Allen and Joseph Iano's \u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Building Construction \u003c\/i\u003ehas been the go-to reference for thousands of professionals and students of architecture, engineering, and construction technology for over thirty years. The materials and methods described in this new \u003ci\u003eSeventh Edition\u003c\/i\u003e have been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest advancements in the industry. Carefully selected and logically arranged topics--ranging from basic building methods to the principles of structure and enclosure--help readers gain a working knowledge of the field in an enjoyable, easy-to-understand manner. All major construction systems, including light wood frame, mass timber, masonry, steel frame, light gauge steel, and reinforced concrete construction, are addressed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow in its Seventh Edition, \u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Building Construction \u003c\/i\u003econtains substantial revisions and updates. New illustrations and photographs reflect the latest practices and developments in the industry. Revised chapters address exterior wall systems and high-performance buildings, an updated and comprehensive discussion of building enclosure science, evolving tools for assessing environmental and health impacts of building materials, and more. New and exciting developments in mass timber construction are also included. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis \u003ci\u003eSeventh Edition\u003c\/i\u003e includes: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e125 new or updated illustrations and photographs, as well as 40 new photorealistic renderings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe latest in construction project delivery methods, construction scheduling, and trends in information technology affecting building design and construction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUpdated discussion of the latest LEED and Living Building Challenge sustainability standards along with expanded coverage of new methods for assessing the environmental impacts of materials and buildings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpanded coverage of mass timber materials, fire resistance of mass timber, and the design and construction of tall wood buildings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRevised end-of-chapter sections, including references, websites, key terminology, review questions, and exercises\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFully-updated collection of best-in-class ancillary materials: PowerPoint lecture slides, Instructor's Manual, Test Bank, Interactive Exercises, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompanion book, \u003ci\u003eExercises in Building Construction\u003c\/i\u003e, available in print and eBook format\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the nuts and bolts on building construction practices and materials, \u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods, 7\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Edition \u003c\/i\u003elays the foundation that every architect and construction professional needs to build a successful career. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEDWARD ALLEN, FAIA, \u003c\/b\u003e has taught for more than 35 years as a faculty member at Yale University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has designed more than 50 constructed buildings and is the best-selling coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Architects Studio Companion; Architectural Detailing; Form and Forces;\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Fundamentals of Residential Construction.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJOSEPH IANO\u003c\/b\u003e is an author, illustrator, and practicing architect who has taught design and technology in schools of architecture throughout the United States. He has collaborated on numerous publications over the span of more than 30 years. Currently, he heads a Seattle firm that provides technical and quality management consulting to architects and others in the design and construction industry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50676096696594,"sku":"9781119446194","price":131.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9c590d9d-eb54-47aa-9909-d23cd5786250.jpg?v=1733876019","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/fundamentals-of-building-construction-9781119446194","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}