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  Building Construction Illustrated

 
Building Construction Illustrated under Buildings & Construction in The Books Store
Price: $49.95
Sale: $28.21
 
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.

 

  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 Buildings & Construction in The Books Store
Price: $49.95
Sale: $27.62
 
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.


 

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

 
2006 International Building Code - Softcover Version: Softcover Version (International Building Code) under Buildings & Construction in The Books Store
Price: $105.00
Sale: $79.50
 
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: 2006-03-06
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.

 

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

 
2006 International Residential Code - Softcover Version (International Residential Code) under Buildings & Construction in The Books Store
Price: $81.50
Sale: $59.99
 
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: 2006-03-22
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.

 

  Drywall: Professional Techniques for Great Results

 
Drywall: Professional Techniques for Great Results under Buildings & Construction in The Books Store
Price: $19.95
Sale: $6.99
 
Manufacturer: Taunton
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Myron R. Ferguson
Publisher: Taunton
Edition: Rev Upd
Dewey Decimal Number: 690.12
Publication Date: 2002-04-15
Reading Level: 184
 
Description: The most thorough and concise guide to hanging drywall available. This revised edition features new material, additional pages and color photographs. With more than 87,000 copies sold, Drywall is a mainstay of any comprehensive home-building library.

 

  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 Buildings & Construction in The Books Store
Price: $24.95
Sale: $15.24
 
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.

 

  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 Buildings & Construction in The Books Store
Price: $24.95
Sale: $13.89
 
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.

 

  Chicken Coops: 45 Building Plans for Housing Your Flock

 
Chicken Coops: 45 Building Plans for Housing Your Flock under Buildings & Construction in The Books Store
Price: $19.95
Sale: $12.51
 
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
 

 

  Measuring, Marking, and Layout: A Builder's Guide

 
Measuring, Marking, and Layout: A Builder's Guide under Buildings & Construction in The Books Store
Price: $24.95
Sale: $15.08
 
Manufacturer: Taunton
Model: 070464
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: John Carroll
Publisher: Taunton
Dewey Decimal Number: 694
Publication Date: 2001-12-31
Reading Level: 218
 
Description: The common and sensible dictum among carpenters--"Measure twice, cut once"--is only the beginning for Carroll, who manages to take some very complex information and distill it into readable and understandable form. There are chapters devoted to laying out foundations, frames, roofs, stairs, masonry units, and finishing materials, and many little-known tricks of the trade and shortcuts. Carroll covers all the basics of tools and techniques, shows how to measure larger dimensions on projects while working alone, and shows that one needn't be a master mathematician to assure accuracy in projects, nor use space-age, high-tech equipment to achieve near-perfect results in a building project. From the simplest how-to project for a home handyperson to constructing an entire house, proper, accurate measurements are the very foundation of a successful result. Using common sense and care in measuring can save time, materials, and money on any home repair or construction plan. This is the book to tell you everything you need to know before you get started. --Mark A. Hetts

 

  How to Build Your Own Greenhouse

 
How to Build Your Own Greenhouse under Buildings & Construction in 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!

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