Building Construction Illustrated, 2nd Edition

The new edition builds upon the classic content of its predecessor by incorporating information on concrete, steel, and glazing technology, energy efficiency in buildings, moisture and thermal protection, natural lighting, masonry, and other topics. Any excess coverage of systems and technology no longer in common use has been streamlined. The organization, which follows the typical design process, has been retained in this edition. This book should be of interest to architects, building contractors. Covers the major physical components and practices of building construction, showing how the structural system and building materials affect the finished product Presents an overview of the major systems of a building, how each is constructed, and how each is influenced by its relationship to the other systems