{"product_id":"building-construction-illustrated-9781119583080","title":"Building Construction Illustrated","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe #1 visual guide to building construction principles  updated with the latest materials  methods  and systems For over four decades  Building Construction Illustrated has been the leading visual guide to the principles of building construction. Filled with rich illustrations and in-depth content by renowned author Francis D.K. Ching  it offers students and practicing professionals the information needed to understand concepts in residential and commercial construction  architecture  and structural engineering. This Sixth Edition of Building Construction Illustrated has been revised throughout to reflect the latest advancements in building design  materials  and systems  including resilient design  diagrids  modular foundation systems  smart faade systems  lighting sources  mass timber materials  and more. It features new illustrations and updated information on sustainability and green building  insulation materials  and fire-rated wall and floor assemblies. This respected  industry standard guide remains as relevant as ever  providing the latest in codes and standards requirements  including IBC  LEED  and CSI MasterFormat. This Sixth Edition: The leading illustrated guide to building construction fundamentals  written and detailed in Frank Chings signature  illustrative style Includes all new sections on resilient design; diagrids; modular foundation systems; smart faade types and systems; lighting sources and systems; and mass timber materials  cross laminated timber (CLT) and nail laminated timber (NLT) Revised to reflect that latest updates in codes and standards requirements: 2018 International Building Code (IBC)  LEED v4  and CSI MasterFormat 2018 Includes updated information on sustainability and green building; insulation materials; stair uses; stoves and inserts; and fire-rated wall and floor assemblies Building Construction Illustrated  Sixth Edition is an excellent book for students in architecture  civil and structural engineering  construction management  and interior design programs. Ching communicates these core principles of building construction in a way that resonates with those beginning their education and those well into their careers looking to brush up on the basics. Building Construction Illustrated is a reliable  lifelong guide that practicing architects  engineers  construction managers  and interior designers  will turn to time and again throughout their careers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45665811005493,"sku":"ByrdShop_111958308X","price":64.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781119583080.jpg?v=1782408159","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/building-construction-illustrated-9781119583080","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}