Building Construction Illustrated

Synopsis of Building Construction Illustrated

«Building Construction Illustrated» is the construction manual by Francis D.K. Ching and Cassandra Adams, in paperback (392 pages, in English).

Reference manual on building construction. Explains the main systems —foundations, floors, walls, roofs, enclosures, and installations— and how they relate to each other. Includes over a thousand illustrations and guidelines for approaching new materials and techniques.

Second edition published in 1991 by International Thomson Publishing Services. Includes bibliographic references and index.

Reference work for students and professionals in architecture and construction.