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Building Structures Illustrated: Patterns, Systems, and Design
Francis D. K. Ching
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Description for Building Structures Illustrated: Patterns, Systems, and Design
Paperback. 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. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AMC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 275 x 215 x 22. Weight in Grams: 944.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781118458358
SKU
V9781118458358
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About Francis D. K. Ching
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 ... Read more
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