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Fundamentals of Building Construction

Materials and Methods
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Fundamentals of Building Construction by Edward Allen and Joseph Iano is the definitive guide for students and professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction technology. Now updated in its Seventh Edition, this comprehensive resource covers all major construction systems including wood frame, mass timber, masonry, steel, and reinforced concrete. The book features 125 new or updated illustrations and photographs, up-to-date discussions on sustainable building practices like LEED and Living Building Challenge standards, as well as the latest developments in high-performance building envelopes and mass timber construction. Additional resources include review questions, exercises, and extensive online materials.
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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 thirty years. The materials and methods described in this new Seventh Edition have been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest advancements in the industry. Carefully selected and logically arranged topics—ranging from basic building methods to the principles of structure and enclosure—help readers gain a working knowledge of the field in an enjoyable, easy-to-understand manner. All major construction systems, including light wood frame, mass timber, masonry, steel frame, light gauge steel, and reinforced concrete construction, are addressed.

Now in its Seventh Edition, Fundamentals of Building Construction contains substantial revisions and updates. New illustrations and photographs reflect the latest practices and developments in the industry. Revised chapters address exterior wall systems and high-performance buildings, an updated and comprehensive discussion of building enclosure science, evolving tools for assessing environmental and health impacts of building materials, and more. New and exciting developments in mass timber construction are also included.

This Seventh Edition includes:

  • 125 new or updated illustrations and photographs, as well as 40 new photorealistic renderings
  • The latest in construction project delivery methods, construction scheduling, and trends in information technology affecting building design and construction
  • Updated discussion of the latest LEED and Living Building Challenge sustainability standards along with expanded coverage of new methods for assessing the environmental impacts of materials and buildings
  • Expanded coverage of mass timber materials, fire resistance of mass timber, and the design and construction of tall wood buildings
  • Revised end-of-chapter sections, including references, websites, key terminology, review questions, and exercises
  • Fully-updated collection of best-in-class ancillary materials: PowerPoint lecture slides, Instructor’s Manual, Test Bank, Interactive Exercises, and more
  • Companion book, Exercises in Building Construction, available in print and eBook format

For the nuts and bolts on building construction practices and materials, Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods, 7th Edition lays the foundation that every architect and construction professional needs to build a successful career.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119446194

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 November 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Edition: 7th edition

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 48.0mm

Width: 224.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 2767g

Pages: 944

About the Author

EDWARD ALLEN, FAIA, has taught for more than 35 years as a faculty member at Yale University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has designed more than 50 constructed buildings and is the best-selling coauthor of The Architects Studio Companion; Architectural Detailing; Form and Forces; and Fundamentals of Residential Construction.

JOSEPH IANO is an author, illustrator, and practicing architect who has taught design and technology in schools of architecture throughout the United States. He has collaborated on numerous publications over the span of more than 30 years. Currently, he heads a Seattle firm that provides technical and quality management consulting to architects and others in the design and construction industry.

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