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  Building Construction Illustrated

 
Building Construction Illustrated under The Books Store
Price: $49.95
Sale: $27.73
 
Manufacturer: Wiley
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Francis D. K. Ching
Publisher: Wiley
Edition: 4
Dewey Decimal Number: 690
Publication Date: 2008-03-03
Reading Level: 480
 
Description: The classic visual guide to the basics of building construction, now with the most current information

For nearly three decades, Building Construction Illustrated has offered an outstanding introduction to the principles of building construction. This new edition of the revered classic remains as relevant as ever-providing the latest information in Francis D.K. Ching's signature style. Its rich and comprehensive approach clearly presents all of the basic concepts underlying building construction and equips readers with useful guidelines for approaching virtually any new materials or techniques they may encounter.

Laying out the material and structural choices available, it provides a full under-standing of how these choices affect a building's form and dimensions. Complete 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.
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Illustrated throughout with clear and accurate drawings that present the state of the art in construction processes and materials
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Updated and revised to include the latest knowledge on sustainability, incorporation of building systems, and use of new materials
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Archetypal drawings offer clear inspiration for designers and drafters
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Reflects the most current building codes and CSI Master Format numbering scheme

With its comprehensive and lucid presentation of everything from foundations and floor systems to finish work, Building Construction Illustrated, Fourth 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.

 

  2006 International Building Code - Softcover Version: Softcover Version (International Building Code)

 
2006 International Building Code - Softcover Version: Softcover Version (International Building Code) under The Books Store
Price: $105.00
Sale: $84.99
 
Manufacturer: Delmar Cengage Learning
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: International Code Council
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Edition: 1
Dewey Decimal Number: 624
Publication Date: 2006-03-06
Reading Level: 666
 
Description: The 2006 International Building Code® addresses the design and installation of building systems through requirements that emphasize performance. Fully compatible with all the International Codes, the 2006 edition provides up-to-date, comprehensive coverage that establishes minimum regulations for building systems using prescriptive and performance-related provisions. Content is founded on broad-based principles that make possible the use of materials and building designs. Structural as well as fire- and life-safety provisions covering seismic, wind, accessibility, egress, occupancy, roofs, and more are included.

 

  Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2006 International Building Code (Building Codes Illustrated)

 
Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2006 International Building Code (Building Codes Illustrated) under The Books Store
Price: $49.95
Sale: $27.78
 
Manufacturer: Wiley
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Francis D. K. Ching::Steven R., FAIA,PE Winkel
Publisher: Wiley
Edition: 2
Dewey Decimal Number: 690.0218
Publication Date: 2006-11-28
Reading Level: 416
 
Description: Get the easy-to-use, illustrated guide to the 2006 International Building Code®.

As the building industry moves toward a single set of construction codes that have no regional limitations, architects, builders, engineers, and interior designers need an interpretive guide to help them better understand how the code affects their practices. The seond edition of Building Codes Illustrated fills this need by interpreting the updated 2006 International Building Code® (IBC) in a visual format that designers both need and understand.

This unique marriage of bestselling author Francis D.K. Ching's illustrative talent and Steven Winkel's code expertise provides an accessible, time-saving companion guide to the latest code. The visual presentation of information extracts the core portions of the building code that are most relevant for professionals and hones building codes down to the essentials. Organized to correspond with related subject matter in the IBC, Building Codes Illustrated enables architects, engineers, and other design professionals to quickly find clarifying information on the nonstructural provision of the IBC. You'll gain a clear and complete understanding of those sections at a glance through enlightening computer-rendered illustrations and succinct yet thorough interpretations.

There's no excuse for not being up to code. Avoid costly mistakes with the invaluable help of Building Codes Illustrated, Second Edition.

Content from this book is available as an online continuing professional education course at http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/Section/id-320255.html#int_building_code.  WileyCPE courses are available on demand, 24 hours a day, and are approved by the American Institute of Architects.


 

  How to Build Animal Housing: 60 Plans for Coops, Hutches, Barns, Sheds, Pens, Nestboxes, Feeders, Stanchions, and Much More

 
How to Build Animal Housing: 60 Plans for Coops, Hutches, Barns, Sheds, Pens, Nestboxes, Feeders, Stanchions, and Much More under The Books Store
Price: $24.95
Sale: $13.84
 
Manufacturer: Storey Publishing, LLC
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Carol Ekarius
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.0831
Publication Date: 2004-05-01
Reading Level: 272
 
Description: Cows and horses, donkeys and mules, sheep and goats, pigs and fowl, even llamas are living on small farms and in backyard barnyards throughout the United States. But how and where are these critters being housed?

Author Carol Ekarius knows. In How to Build Animal Housing, she provides dozens of plans--with illustrated, step-by-step instructions--for species-specific shelters that are well ventilated, safe, appropriate for the animals, appealing, convenient, and a solid value for their owners.

The book is essential reading for anyone interested in animal health and welfare. It includes complete plans and step-by-step, illustrated instructions for sheds, coops, hutches, multipurpose barns, and economical easy-to-build windbreaks and shade structures. Ekarius covers new high-tech, portable structures made of plastics and fabrics, such as hoop houses and hen spas, as well as more traditional alternatives, such as straw-bale structures. Always practical, she enumerates the advantages and disadvantages of ready-to-build kits and modular barnyard buildings and includes designs for watering systems, feeders, chutes, stanchions, and more--the essentials that help owners keep their animals healthy and happy.

Ekarius wisely emphasizes the importance of careful planning, choosing an appropriate housing site, and complying with local zoning regulations; pest control, basic housing maintenance, and insurance costs are also discussed. Real-world advice from farmers and veterinarians on the types of housing and facilities animals like best enliven the text throughout.

How to Build Animal Housing is the most comprehensive and useful guide of its kind. For small-scale farmers, hobby farmers, do-it-yourselfers, and animal lovers, this book is indispensable.

 

  How to Build Your Own Greenhouse

 
How to Build Your Own Greenhouse under The Books Store
Price: $24.95
Sale: $15.55
 
Manufacturer: Storey Publishing, LLC
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Roger Marshall
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Edition: 1
Dewey Decimal Number: 690.8924
Publication Date: 2006-12-30
Reading Level: 256
 
Description: For avid gardeners, the biggest downside of the hobby is the limited growing season in much of the country. Gardening during the winter is often reduced to tending houseplants and browsing seed catalogs for next summer’s tomato choices.

Master Gardener and builder Roger Marshall enthusiastically presents his case for home greenhouses with a thorough examination of everything the potential builder needs to know. Marshall’s coverage of the subject begins with a careful consideration of the various purposes served by greenhouses. Will the structure be used as a damp, warm hothouse for rare orchids? A tropical paradise for banana and citrus trees? A friendlier environment in which to get a jump on a summer vegetable garden is the goal for many gardeners, while an inviting setting for a year-round hot tub surrounded by lush greenery has an undeniable appeal. Whatever its eventual use will be, Marshall helps the reader examine every option and make an informed choice.

After determining the type and style of the structure, Marshall progresses, chapter by chapter, through the construction elements of the greenhouse — from choosing a site, to laying the foundation and determining which glazing material will work best. Plumbing, heating, supplemental lighting, misting, and automatic venting systems are also covered for the truly committed reader/gardener.

The final section of the book includes detailed plans for nine actual greenhouses, from a simple cold frame to an elaborately detailed framed, detached structure. Whatever the greenhouse goal, Marshall opens the way to longer growing seasons, abundant organically grown fruits and vegetables, and many more happy months playing in the dirt!

 

  Green from the Ground Up: Sustainable, Healthy, and Energy-Efficient Home Construction (Builder's Guide)

 
Green from the Ground Up: Sustainable, Healthy, and Energy-Efficient Home Construction (Builder's Guide) under The Books Store
Price: $24.95
Sale: $15.15
 
Manufacturer: Taunton
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: David Johnston::Scott Gibson
Publisher: Taunton
Dewey Decimal Number: 690.837
Publication Date: 2008-04-01
Reading Level: 336
 
Description: A thorough, informative, and up-to-date reference on green, sustainable and energy-efficient home construction that clarifies definitions of green and sustainable and guides builders and architects through the process of new or remodel green construction, including issues of site, landscaping, durability, and energy-efficiency. It starts with clear explanations of the concepts and fundamentals of green, healthy and energy-efficient construction and walks the reader through the entire construction process, injecting expert advice at every decision point. Construction techniques, materials, and products are thoroughly explained, making the often vaguely understood concepts cleanly understandable. The book gives builders and architects the tools to respond to growing requests from homeowners for green and energy-efficient houses, whether new or remodeled. Homeowners can use the book to understand the concepts, process, and options, whether they're doing it themselves or working with a professional.

 

  2006 International Residential Code - Softcover Version (International Residential Code)

 
2006 International Residential Code - Softcover Version (International Residential Code) under The Books Store
Price: $81.50
Sale: $63.50
 
Manufacturer: Delmar Cengage Learning
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: International Code Council
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Edition: 1
Dewey Decimal Number: 624
Publication Date: 2006-03-22
Reading Level: 670
 
Description: The 2006 International Residential Code®brings uniformity to construction of one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories high. A comprehensive code for homebuilding, this book brings together all building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical provisions. It establishes minimum regulations using prescriptive provisions, and is founded on broad-based principles that make possible the use of new materials and building designs.

 

  Handyman In-Your-Pocket

 
Handyman In-Your-Pocket under The Books Store
Price: $12.95
Sale: $7.29
 
Manufacturer: Sequoia Pub
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Richard Allen Young; Thomas J. Glover
Publisher: Sequoia Pub
Edition: 1st
Dewey Decimal Number: 620.0021
Publication Date: 2001-04-15
Reading Level: 768
 
Description: Finally, THE building and maintenance reference book you have been looking for...... information galore! An amazing new shirt pocket reference designed specifically for handymen, maintenance people, engineers, scientists, industrial workers, contractors, and builders. It contains 768 pages of facts, tables, and vital information AND it fits in your shirt pocket!

 

  Chicken Coops: 45 Building Plans for Housing Your Flock

 
Chicken Coops: 45 Building Plans for Housing Your Flock under The Books Store
Price: $19.95
Sale: $11.96
 
Manufacturer: Storey Publishing, LLC
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Judy Pangman
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.50831
Publication Date: 2006-07-01
Reading Level: 166
 

 

  LEED AP Exam Guide: Study Materials, Sample Questions, Mock Exam, Building LEED Certification (LEED-NC) and Going Green

 
LEED AP Exam Guide: Study Materials, Sample Questions,  Mock Exam, Building LEED Certification (LEED-NC) and Going Green under The Books Store
Price: $69.95
Sale: $62.95
 
Manufacturer: Outskirts Press
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Gang Chen
Publisher: Outskirts Press
Dewey Decimal Number: 378
Publication Date: 2008-09-23
Reading Level: 243
 
Description: LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the most important trend of development and it is revolutionizing the construction industry. It has gained tremendous momentum and has a profound impact on our environment.

From this book, you will learn how to

1. Pass LEED AP exam.

2. Register and certify a building for LEED certification.

3. Understand the intent for each LEED prerequisite and credit.

4. Calculate points for LEED credit.

5. Identify the responsible party for each prerequisite and credit.

6. Earn extra credit (Exemplary Performance) for LEED.

7. Implement the local codes and building standards for prerequisite and credit.

8. Get points for categories not yet clearly defined by USGBC.

Most of the existing books on LEED and LEED AP are too expensive and too complicated to be practical and helpful. This pocket guide demystifies LEED and uncovers the secrets, codes and jargons for LEED as well as the true meaning of "going green." It will set up a solid foundation and fundamental framework of LEED for you. It covers every aspect of LEED-NC in plain and concise language, and introduces it to ordinary people.

This pocket guide is small and easy to carry around. You can read it whenever you have a few extra minutes. It is an indispensable book for ordinary people, developers, contractors, architects, landscape architects, civil, mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineers, interns, drafters, designers and other design professionals.

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