{"product_id":"building-construction-illustrated","title":"Building Construction Illustrated","description":"Comprehensive and up-to-date-\n\nthe classic visual guide to the basics of building construction\n\nFor twenty-five years, Building Construction Illustrated has offered an outstanding introduction to the principles of building construction. Now this Third Edition has been expertly revised and updated to address the latest advances in materials, building technology, and code requirements.\n\nComplete with more than 1,000 illustrations, the book moves through each of the key stages of the design process, from site selection to building components, mechanical systems, and finishes. Topics within each chapter are organized according to the CSI MasterFormat(TM), making the book extremely easy to use.\n\nSpecial features of this edition include integrated coverage of environmentally friendly materials, sustainable building construction strategies, and ADA requirements, as well as the inclusion of both metric and standard U.S. measurements throughout the book.\n\nWith 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.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0471358983\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0471358983.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Ching, Frank|Adams, Cassandra\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41447025606714,"sku":"DBV.0471358983.A","price":6.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0471358983-0.jpg?v=1780719329","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/building-construction-illustrated","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}