Understanding Buildings: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Reid, E.

ISBN 10: 086095725X / ISBN 13: 9780860957256

Published by Construction P., 1984

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Understanding Buildings: A Multidisciplinary Approach
• Publisher: Construction P.
• Publication Date: 1984
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 086095725X
• ISBN 13: 9780860957256
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 1.124 pounds

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Synopsis

Understanding Buildings provides students in architecture and other allied disciplines with a basic introduction to building technology in all its aspects. This general, multidisciplinary text provides an overall explanation of the building process through an examination of underlying principles as well as design examples.In seven chapters, the book discusses structure, enclosure, climate services, utility services, lighting, acoustics, fire safety, and future needs. It is generously illustrated with 400 diagrams, tables, charts, and construction details.Esmond Reid is an architectural writer and consultant.

Review

"Ý"Understanding Buildings"¨ should be required reading in the first years of all schools of architecture."- "Canadian Architect"

" ["Understanding Buildings"] should be required reading in the first years of all schools of architecture." - "Canadian Architect"

" A most useful tool for developing intuition in architectural engineering for architects, engineers, and builders alike." - Omer Akin, Carnegie-Mellon University

" "Understanding Buildings" fills the gap between the overly simple and the overly specialized in an admirable way, without oversimplification, unnecessary jargon, or pedantry .... Technical information is introduced in a straightforward, logical manner." - Eric Dluhosch, MIT

& quot; [ Understanding Buildings ] should be required reading in the first years of all schools of architecture.& quot; - Canadian Architect

& quot; A most useful tool for developing intuition in architectural engineering for architects, engineers, and builders alike.& quot; - Omer Akin, Carnegie-Mellon University

& quot; Understanding Buildings fills the gap between the overly simple and the overly specialized in an admirable way, without oversimplification, unnecessary jargon, or pedantry .... Technical information is introduced in a straightforward, logical manner.& quot; - Eric Dluhosch, MIT

"["Understanding Buildings"] should be required reading in the first years of all schools of architecture." - "Canadian Architect"

""[Understanding Buildings]" should be required reading in the first years of all schools of architecture."--"Canadian Architect"

""Understanding Buildings" fills the gap between the overly simple and the overly specialized in an admirable way, without oversimplification, unnecessary jargon, or pedantry .... Technical information is introduced in a straightforward, logical manner."--Eric Dluhosch, MIT