{"product_id":"fundamentals-of-residential-construction-9781119811565","title":"Fundamentals of Residential Construction","description":"\u003cb\u003eFUNDAMENTALS OF RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE NEW EDITION OF THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO PROFESSIONAL HOME CONSTRUCTION, FULLY UPDATED AND REVISED\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Residential Construction\u003c\/i\u003e provides clear, accurate, and accessible guidance to every step of single family and multifamily home construction, covering site preparation, project delivery methods, scheduling, foundations, framing, roofing, finishes, heating and cooling, plumbing and electrical, as well as emerging techniques such as prefabricated construction. Illustrated with more than 1,250 high-quality drawings, photographs, and photorealistic renderings throughout, this thorough textbook addresses all major construction systems: light wood frame, heavy timber, masonry, light gauge steel, steel frame, reinforced concrete construction, and outdoor structures. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The fifth edition is thoroughly revised to reflect the industry's latest methods, materials, technologies, and green building approaches, offering the most up-to-date explanations of today's residential construction systems and current building codes, including the International Residential Code (IRC) and energy codes. This edition features entirely new materials sections on metals, plastics, and composite construction as well as expanded and updated content on ventilation, air-sealing, decks, and outdoor structures. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a solid foundation in residential construction methods, tools, and processes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses the latest codes, costs, trends, and best practices in design and construction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers timely coverage of sustainable building, energy efficiency, multifamily construction, prefabricated building components, CAD\/BIM planning tools, and carbon-conscious construction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes access to a newly updated companion website with an instructor's manual, chapter exercises, hands-on 3D interactive activities, and other supplementary resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Residential Construction, Fifth Edition\u003c\/i\u003e, remains essential reading for anyone looking to successfully complete a residential project. It is a perfect textbook for students in architecture, construction science, construction management, and building technology, and is a valuable reference for professional builders, construction managers, and designers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e THE AUTHORS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEDWARD ALLEN\u003c\/b\u003e taught for more than thirty-five years at Yale University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Now deceased, he designed more than fifty constructed buildings and was lead author on \u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Building Construction, Architect's Studio Companion, Architectural Detailing, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eForm and Forces.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eALEXANDER C. SCHREYER\u003c\/b\u003e is Program Director and Senior Lecturer II in the Building and Construction Technology (BCT) program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He is an experienced educator and industry expert whose background combines construction, building science, and digital design. He is also the author of \u003ci\u003eArchitectural Design with SketchUp.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eROB THALLON\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor and Director of OregonBILDS in the School of Architecture and Environment at the University of Oregon. He is also the author of \u003ci\u003eGraphic Guide to Frame Construction\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGraphic Guide to Interior Details.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51572458324242,"sku":"9781119811565","price":106.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2a7a94b1-c9ec-448a-884e-6275d0d97edf.jpg?v=1755862399","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/fundamentals-of-residential-construction-9781119811565","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}