Building Structures Illustrated

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Patterns, Systems, and Design

By Barry S. Onouye and Francis D. K. Ching and Douglas Zuberbuhler

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Building Structures Illustrated offers a clear and visually engaging guide to the fundamentals of structural design. It explains how structural systems integrate with architectural elements such as pattern, proportions, and scale, emphasising their role in the overall design process. The book covers historical developments, building code compliance, and coordination with other building systems, making it an invaluable resource for architects and builders. Beautifully illustrated with Francis D.K. Ching's signature line drawings, this second edition provides updated content, including a new glossary and additional learning resources.
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This book is ideal for architecture students, practising architects, and building professionals seeking a deeper understanding of structural concepts related to architectural design. It supports those who want to make informed decisions throughout the building process.

While typical structures textbooks show how to design "members" of a structure, there is little consideration given to structural design as part of the entire building design process. Taking a holistic approach, Building Structures Illustrated explains building structures as systems of interrelated parts for creating and supporting architecture.

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A new edition of Francis D.K. Ching's illustrated guide to structural design

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 materials 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.

Updated to include new information on building code compliance, additional learning resources, and a new glossary of terms
Offers thorough coverage of formal and spatial composition, program fit, coordination with other building systems, code compliance, and much more
Beautifully illustrated by the renowned Francis D.K. Ching

Building Structures Illustrated, Second Edition is the ideal resource for students and professionals who want to make informed decisions on architectural design.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781118458358

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 January 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 272.0mm

Weight: 953g

Pages: 352

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Arts & Culture Barry S. Onouye Douglas Zuberbuhler Education & Reference Engineering, Technology & Agriculture Francis D. K. Ching Non-Fiction

About the Author

Francis D.K. Ching is a registered architect and Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington in Seattle. He is the bestselling author of numerous books on architecture and design, all published by Wiley. His works have been translated into more than sixteen languages and are regarded as classics for their renowned graphic presentation. Barry S. Onouye is a registered engineer and Senior Lecturer Emeritus at the University of Washington, where he taught courses on structural design in the College of Built Environments. He is also the author of Statics and Strength of Materials for Architecture and Building Construction . Douglas Zuberbuhler is a registered architect and Senior Lecturer Emeritus at the University of Washington, where he taught architectural design and graphics. He also served as chairman of the Department of Architecture and Associate Dean of the College of Built Environments.