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From the Back Cover THE CLASSIC VISUAL GUIDE TO CORE PRINCIPLES OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, NOW WITH A COMPANION WEB SITE Building Construction Illustrated is the go-to resource for answers to questions about the basic concepts underlying every construction project. With rich illustrations and detailed discussions of building concepts, this book gives you the knowledge you need to succeed in residential and commercial construction, architecture, and structural engineering. This new edition of the revered industry standard remains as relevant as everÂproviding the latest information in renowned author Francis D.K. Ching's signature style that blends in-depth content and extraordinary illustration. Ching also expands on his decades-long commitment to environmentally-sensitive construction principles designed to reduce reliance on active environmental control systems and the energy they consume. With detailed instructions, beautiful graphic presentation, and access to new, interactive digital content, Building Construction Illustrated includes: Core, introductory information about construction materials and methodsÂtopics covered in architectural and building technology education and learned by designers, technologists, and managers. Clear and accurate drawings that illustrate state-of-the-art construction processes and materialsÂupdated and revised to include the latest knowledge on sustainability, incorporation of building systems, and use of new materials. A digital 3-D model showing how building components are assembledÂoffered in a companion web site: wiley.com/go/constructionillustrated. Whether you are brushing up on the basics or looking for inspiring new construction ideas, Ching's Building Construction Illustrated is an essential reference guide. Read more About the Author FRANCIS D.K. CHING is Professor Emeritus of Architecture at the University of Washington in Seattle. He is the bestselling author and coauthor of numerous architecture and design books, including Architectural Graphics; Building Codes Illustrated; Architecture: Form, Space, and Order; A Visual Dictionary of Architecture; A Global History of Architecture; Building Structures Illustrated; and Design Drawing. Mr. Ching's works have been translated into more than eleven languages and are recognized for their clear explanations and graphic presentations of complex material. 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I suggest two books that are more useful for readers with a residential interests.WHAT IT CONTAINSChingâs book is primarily a catalog of detail drawings, arranged in these chapters:1. The Building Site2. General Structural Issues3. Foundations4. Floors5. Walls6. Roofs7. Moisture & Thermal Protection8. Doors & Windows9. Stairs, Fireplaces, Space Layout, etc.10. Interior Finishes11. HVAC & Electrical12. Materials & FastenersAPPENDIX. Dimensions, Loads, Fire Protection, Noise, etc.The book has about 500 pages. The drawings number in the thousands, so there is a lot of information on each page. I canât imagine any other construction book that has a greater volume of sheer detail.The drawings are extensively annotated. The annotations are as important as the drawings themselves, providing an education about each assembly.In addition to the detail drawings, Ching includes a number of illustrated tutorials on various topics, such as structural forces, that are informative and well rendered.Unfortunately, in this fifth edition, the text is almost illegibly small and light. The spidery font is a disaster. Even with strong glasses and good lighting, reading the text is a chore. Also, the graphics tend to be somewhat too small. The book is printed entirely in monotone black, or maybe itâs dark grey. These flaws seriously undermine the usability of the book.WHAT IT ISNâTChingâs book is not a design guide. It is like a trunk full of building blocks that contains no guidance in assembling the blocks. Ching does not distinguish between methods and materials of different merit. For example, the book passes no judgement on flat roofs, active and passive solar heating, and forced-air heating, all of which have serious shortcomings.Also, it provides only limited coverage of fundamental design issues, including energy efficiency, comfort, and indoor health.This book is not for residential applications. Its attempt to cover both commercial and residential construction proves to be impractical. The two worlds of construction have little commonality of methods or materials. The great bulk of this book is oriented toward commercial construction, for example, with coverage of heavy steel and concrete structures. Someone who is designing a home would have to search for needles of useful information in this haystack.BETTER BOOKS FOR RESIDENTIAL DESIGN & CONSTRUCTIONFor those interested in residential design and construction, I recommend two books that are more useful, and certainly more accessible, than Chingâs book.The best design guide for homes is SUPER HOUSE: DESIGN YOUR DREAM HOME FOR SUPER ENERGY EFFICIENCY, TOTAL COMFORT, DAZZLING BEAUTY, AWESOME STRENGTH, AND ECONOMY, by Donald Wulfinghoff. This uniquely user-friendly guide uses eight âStepsâ to create an ideal home from foundation to roof, or to deal with any individual part of a house, such as replacing the windows. It goes straight to the most desirable methods and materials, ignoring the rest. It pursues energy efficiency, comfort, health, strength, and durability throughout. Also, it warns the reader of commonplace bad practices to avoid.The best comprehensive reference book for residential construction data is THE VISUAL HANDBOOK OF BUILDING AND REMODELING, by Charlie Wing. It illustrates residential structures and materials in great depth, but offers no systematic design guidance.The diagrams and formatting of both books use color very effectively. In addition, SUPER HOUSE uses hundreds of color photographs to illustrate good and bad practices. I have found the two earlier editions on my shelf to be absolutely invaluable ~ they are disintegrating from heavy use. But, I'm afraid that the old ones will wear even more, because the hair line print, both the text and the drawings in this edition (undoubtedly the best edition yet for content) is a chore. I don't know what they were thinking ~ going green by saving ink? I'm going to try to adapt to the pale gray but I'm not optimistic about succeeding. A return may ultimately be in order along with the purchase of a new copy of an older more legible edition. Two point five stars for now, but will re-comment if I find it to be keeper.OK --- this is an addendum to above: The fifth edition is for me NOT a keeper - I've given it to a friend who has only rare need for this type of reference material, in contrast to my frequent need and use. I have normal eyesight, and the text in the fifth edition is both pale and diminutive to such an extent that I find it illegible in any practical sense. I'm very disappointed in that I was eagerly looking forward to this new edition. The drawings are usable, but taxing for the same reasons. What we have is Beethoven's Fifth delivered underwater. What a bummer! Two stars. Building Construction Illustrated, 5th Edition PDFBuilding Construction Illustrated, 5th Edition Epub
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