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This book by francis ching is short on text and long on illustrations. This new edition of the revered classic remains as relevant as ever, providing the latest information in francis d. The classic visual guide to the basics of building construction, now with a 3d digital building model for interactive. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Building construction illustrated edition 5 by francis d. Powells books the worlds largest independent bookstore. Ching s books have been widely influential and continue to shape the visual language of all fields of design. Building construction illustrated, enhanced edition book. This sixth edition of building construction illustrated has been revised. I was first given this book by the architect of a home i was building over 20 years ago. Review of building construction illustrated, by francis d. He is a professor emeritus at the university of washington.

Building construction illustrated, 6th edition wiley. This new edition of the revered classic remains as relevant as everproviding the latest information in francis d. Some material included with standard print versions of this book may not be. Ching communicates these core principles of building construction in a way. Ching born 1943 is a widely recognized author of books addressing architectural and design graphics. Building construction illustrated, enhanced edition by francis d. As indicated by the books title, each page has multiple fully annotated. Ching preface1 the building site2 the building3 foundation systems4.

For over three decades, building construction illustrated has offered an outstanding introduction to the principles of building construction. New to this edition are digital enhancements delivered as an online companion to the print edition and also embedded in ebook editions. Building construction illustrated, 5th edition wiley. Building construction illustrated by ching, francis d. Integration of dissimilar materials and proper flashing was critical to its performance. Ching, it offers students and practicing professionals the information needed to understand concepts in residential and commercial construction, architecture, and structural engineering. Building construction illustrated, ching, francis d. Building construction illustratedfourth editionby d. Full text of the new york times, 1976, usa, english. The classic visual guide to the basics of building construction, now with a 3d. When they are good they are really good, no better way to identify and pass along, various building techniques than to portray each in a sketch. The illustrations are both the saving grace and bane of this work.