Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods, 5th Edition

Now in its Fifth Edition, this essential textbook has been used by thousands of students annually in schools of architecture, engineering, and construction technology. The bestselling reference focuses on the basic materials and methods used in building construction, emphasizing common construction systems such as light wood frames, masonry bearing walls, steel frames, and reinforced concrete. New introductory material on the processes, organization, constraints, and choices in construction offers a better look at the management of construction. New sections covering the building envelope uncover the secrets to designing enclosures for thermal insulation, vapor retarders, air barriers, and moisture control. The Fifth Edition also features more axonometric detail drawings and revised photographs for a thoroughly illustrated approach and the latest IBC 2006, CSI MasterFormat, ASTM references, and LEED information.

• Building Construction Illustrated
• Architecture: Form, Space, and Order
• Color Studies
• A History of Architecture: Settings and Rituals
• The Architect's Studio Companion: Rules of Thumb for Preliminary Design
• Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings
• Shaping Interior Space (2nd Edition
• Sketching Interiors At The Speed Of Thought
• Building Construction Illustrated
• Construction Management JumpStart: The Best First Step Toward a Career in Construction Management