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THE #1 REFERENCE ON BUILDING CONSTRUCTION--UPDATED FROM THE GROUND UP Edward Allen and Joseph Iano's Fundamentals of Building Construction has been the go-to reference for thousands of professionals and students of architecture, engineering, and construction technology for over... Read Full Overview

Designed for an introductory survey course in building construction, this text deals with the common materials of building and the methods by which they are incorporated into buildings. Written by a former MIT architectural member, it features clear, direct writing and simple,... Read Full Overview

Note from the publisher: Now in its sixth edition, this bestselling reference focuses on the basic materials and methods used in building construction. Emphasizing common construction systems such as light wood frame, masonry bearing wall, steel frame, and reinforced concrete... Read Full Overview

An introduction to the art of building, it has been revised and updated to reflect changes in the industry. Describes the materials used since ancient times-wood, stone, brick and the techniques by which they are made into buildings today-before proceeding to structural steel,... Read Full Overview

Emphasizing common construction systems such as light wood frames, masonry bearing walls, steel frames, and reinforced concrete, this book also covers green design and energy-efficient construction energies, and is based on the International Building Code.