Building Structures Illustrated: Patterns, Systems, and Design

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Title

Building Structures Illustrated: Patterns, Systems, and Design

Author

Francis D. K. Ching, Barry S. Onouye, Douglas Zuberbuhler

Publisher

Wiley

Summary

Structures are an essential element of the building process, yet one of the most difficult concepts for architects to grasp. While structural engineers do the detailed consulting work for a project, architects should have enough knowledge of structural theory and analysis to design a building. Building Structures Illustrated takes a new approach to structural design, showing how structural systems of a building―such as an integrated assembly of elements with pattern, proportions, and scale―are related to the fundamental aspects of architectural design. The book features a one-stop guide to structural design in practice, a thorough treatment of structural design as part of the entire building process, and an overview of the historical development of architectural materails and structure. Illustrated throughout with Ching's signature line drawings, this new Second Edition is an ideal guide to structures for designers, builders, and students.

ISBN

  • 1118458354
  • 978-1118458358

Link

https://www.amazon.com/Building-Structures-Illustrated-Patterns-Systems/dp/1118458354

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