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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. Web icon An illustration of a computer application window Wayback Machine Texts icon An illustration of an open book.

Building Construction Illustrated, Ching, Francis D. K Building Construction Illustrated, Ching, Francis D. K

Building Construction Illustrated is a reliable, lifelong guide that practicing architects, engineers, construction managers, and interior designers, will turn to time and again throughout their careers. This new edition of the revered classic remains as relevant as ever, providing the latest information in Francis D. K.ChingBuildingConstructionIllustratedWiley2014_201606 Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t17m50f05 Ocr ABBYY FineReader 11.His works have been translated into over sixteen languages and are regarded as classics for their renowned graphic presentation. This is a reference book, so there is no story or prose to consider, and the collective education the pages offer, is very clear and concise. Ching earned a Citation for Excellence in International Book Publishing in 1992, and two years later he was honored with the Graham Foundation Grant to develop a two-volume reader for Design Drawing.

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Ching's books have been widely influential and continue to shape the visual language of all fields of design.For twenty-five years, Building Construction Illustrated has offered an outstanding introduction to the principles of building construction. Our resources are crucial for knowledge lovers everywhere—so if you find all these bits and bytes useful, please pitch in.

Building Construction Illustrated by Francis D. K. Ching Building Construction Illustrated by Francis D. K. Ching

It is missing coverage of those little balconies and tiny patios common in many West coast apartment building high rises, as well as anything on welding symbols. We understand that not everyone can donate right now, but if you can afford to contribute, we promise it will be put to good use. Ching's works have been translated into more than eleven languages and are recognized for their clear explanations and graphic presentations of complex material. I read this cover to cover in preparing for the ARE and it covers so much information needed for the tests.

His accomplishments included instructing at Ohio University and Cornish College of the Arts, teaching as an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and lecturing at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. This Sixth Edition of Building Construction Illustrated 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. Building Construction Illustrated, Sixth Edition is an excellent book for students in architecture, civil and structural engineering, construction management, and interior design programs. K. Ching graduated cum laude with a five-year professional degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1966.

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Laying out the material and structural choices available, it provides a full understanding of how these choices affect a building's form and dimensions. Now this Third Edition has been expertly revised and updated to address the latest advances in materials, building technology, and code requirements. This new edition of Building Construction Illustrated remains as relevant as ever, with the most current knowledge presented in a rich and comprehensive manner that does not disappoint. A masterpiece of the genre, this book is the first that comes to mind when I'm asked which books I would recommend to aspiring students or anyone who wants to learn more about architecture and how a building actually goes together.With its clear presentation of the basic concepts underlying building construction, Building Construction Illustrated, Third Edition equips students and professionals in all areas of architecture and construction with useful guidelines for approaching virtually any new materials or techniques they may encounter in building planning, design, and construction. Of these, Building Construction Illustrated is perhaps the most celebrated and time-tested of all, having remained a go-to reference on the shelves of both architecture students and fully licensed Architects since the first edition was published in 1975. For over four decades, Building Construction Illustrated has been the leading visual guide to the principles of building construction.