Building Construction Illustrated, 6th Edition

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References leading environmental assessment methods of BREEAM and LEED, while outlining the Passive House Standard urn:lcp:buildingconstruc0000chin:epub:5318fc9c-17b3-4d5d-8433-2c30a5407615 Foldoutcount 0 Identifier buildingconstruc0000chin Identifier-ark ark:/13960/s2g1qj5cvpw Invoice 1652 Isbn 9781118740057

Special features of this edition include integrated coverage of environmentally friendly materials, sustainable building construction strategies, and ADA requirements, as well as the inclusion of both metric and standard U.S. measurements throughout the book.There are two approaches to reducing a building’s consumption of GHG-emitting fossil fuels. The passive approach is to work with the climate in designing, siting, and orienting a building and employ passive cooling and heating techniques to reduce its overall energy requirements. The active approach is to increase the ability of a building to capture or generate its own energy from renewable sources (solar, wind, geothermal, low-impact hydro, biomass, and bio-gas) that are available locally and in abundance. While striking an appropriate, cost-effective balance between energy conservation and generating renewable energy is the goal, minimizing energy use is a necessary first step, irrespective of the fact that the energy may come from renewable resources.

For over three decades, Building Construction Illustrated has offered an outstanding introduction to the principles of building construction. This new edition of the revered classic remains as relevant as ever, providing the latest information in Francis D.K. Ching's signature style. Its rich and comprehensive approach clearly presents all of the basic concepts underlying building construction.

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Includes emerging construction methods driven by the sustainability agenda, such as structural insulated panels and insulating concrete formwork In seeking to minimize the negative environmental impact of development, sustainability emphasizes efficiency and moderation in the use of materials, energy, and spatial resources. Building in a sustainable manner requires paying attention to the predictable and comprehensive outcomes of decisions, actions, and events throughout the life cycle of a building, from conception to the siting, design, construction, use, and maintenance of new buildings as well as the renovation process for existing buildings and the reshaping of communities and cities. Contour lines are imaginary lines joining points of equal elevation above a datum or bench mark. The trajectory of each contour line indicates the shape of the land formation at that elevation. Note that contour lines are always continuous and never cross one another; they coincide in a plan view only when they cut across a vertical surface. For nearly four decades, the US publication Building Construction Illustrated has offered an outstanding introduction to the principles of building construction. This new European edition focuses on the construction methods most commonly used in Europe, referring largely to UK Building Regulations overlaid with British and European, while applying Francis DK Ching's clear graphic signature style. It provides a coherent and essential primer, presenting all of the basic concepts underlying building construction and equipping readers with useful guidelines for approaching any new materials or techniques they may encounter. For over four decades, Building Construction Illustrated has been the leading visual guide to the principles of building construction. Filled with rich illustrations and in-depth content by renowned author Francis D.K. Ching, it offers students and practicing professionals the information needed to understand concepts in residential and commercial construction, architecture, and structural engineering.