Learn the essentials of perspective drawing. Get step-by-step instructions and over 250 clear illustrations to help you understand and apply the concepts of perspective.   Perspective Made Easy is the perfect manual for those looking to learn the fundamentals of perspective drawing. This easy-to-follow guide, featuring over 250 simple line drawings, begins with clear, concise, immediately applicable discussions on essential topics such as the horizon, vanishing point, and the relationship of eye level to perspective drawing.   This non-technical handbook will help you master essential principles relatively quickly and equip you with the knowledge you need to become an accomplished perspective artist. In addition to his clear explanations of technical aspects of the craft, the author emphasizes key points so that your understanding will become second nature in no time. With step-by-step instructions on placing figures and objects in a drawing, depicting interiors, creating shade and shadows, and more, Perspective Made Easy is an invaluable resource that should be part of any budding artist's bookshelf.   With this easy-to-follow guide, you'll quickly master the basics of perspective drawing.Over 250 simple line drawings are used to illustrate the concepts and simple rules involved in defining perspective.Conquer the essentials of horizon, vanishing point, and the crucial relationship of eye level to perspective drawing.Learn how to place figures and objects in a drawing, depict interiors, and create depth by adding shade and shadows, and other elements.Through repetition of important points, Perspective Made Easy will turn your understanding of its concepts into second nature quickly.Clear and concise, this art instruction book is an essential addition to any artist's bookshelf. Read more

Sick of McMansions? Marianne Cusato, creator of the award-winning Katrina Cottages, is a champion of traditional architectural principles: structural common sense, aesthetics of form, appropriateness to a neighborhood, and sustainability. She presents the definitive guide to what makes houses look and feel right, revealing the dos and donts of livable home design. Hundreds of elegant line drawings--rendering the varieties of architectural features and displaying “avoid” and “use” versions of the same elements side by side--make this an indispensable resource for designing and building a timelessly beautiful home. Read more

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Code Check 10th Edition is an invaluable reference guide designed to provide users with essential information to avoid the most common code violations. This edition reflects the most up-to-date changes in the International Residential Code and is cross-referenced with the Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, and the National Electrical Code. With its durable laminated pages, this flipbook is designed for on-site use, providing quick reference when you need it most. It features clear language and helpful diagrams, making complex code requirements easy to understand. Emphasizing the central safety principles that underlie building codes throughout the U.S., this edition is a must-have for anyone involved in construction or home renovation. Key Features: Comprehensive Safety Guidelines: Emphasizes safety principles to help builders understand the foundational codes that keep homes safe. Up-to-Date Information: Reflects the latest changes in residential building codes, ensuring compliance with current regulations. Visual Learning Aids: Utilizes clear diagrams and illustrations to simplify complex building codes and make them accessible to everyone. Cross-Referencing: Provides easy access to related codes, including plumbing, mechanical, and electrical standards. Durable Design: Laminated pages allow for frequent use on job sites, making it a reliable reference tool in the field. Read more

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Stay safe and up to code with Code Check Electrical: 9th Edition, themust-have reference guide for electricians, contractors, and DIY homeowners. Written by expert Redwood Kardon, this essential resource simplifies complex electrical codes and standards, offering clear and concise explanations, fully illustrated with easy-to-follow diagrams.Code Check Electrical is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in residential wiring and electrical work. With this illustrated guide, you can complete your projects with confidence, ensuring a safer home for years to come.Key Features:Comprehensive code compliance: Ensure that your wiring projects meet the latest National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements. Code Check Electrical covers essential topics such as grounding, circuit breakers, panel installations, GFCIs, AFCIs, and more. Clear and detailed illustrations: The book's visual approach helps users understand complex electrical systems and safe wiring practices quickly, minimizing mistakes during installation and repairs. Up to date with the latest codes: This guide reflects the most recent updates to the NEC, providing you with current standards for wiring safety and best practices in both new installations and renovations. Perfect for pros and DIYers: Whether you’re a licensed electrician, a building contractor, or a homeowner taking on your own electrical projects, this guide makes it easy to ensure that your work is safe, code-compliant, and reliable. Read more

Code Check Complete 3rd Edition is the go-to guide for builders, remodelers, inspectors, and anyone involved in the construction industry who needs to stay current on building codes. This comprehensive reference combines the most up-to-date information from the IRC (International Residential Code), UPC (Uniform Plumbing Code), UMC (Uniform Mechanical Code), and NEC (National Electrical Code) into one easy-to-navigate guide. With its user-friendly layout and expert insights, this illustrated guide is designed to make navigating the often-complicated world of building codes faster and more efficient. Code Check Complete 3rd Edition gives you the confidence you need to tackle any project, large or small, while staying compliant with the latest standards. Key Features:All-in-One Code Guide: Consolidates the full versions of Code Check titles into one complete resource, covering building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes. Save time and effort by having all the essential information in one place. Up-to-Date Information: Updated with the latest code changes, ensuring you're always in compliance with the most current building regulations. Clear Language & Easy-to-Use Format: Features simple explanations, detailed tables, and hundreds of helpful illustrations to make even the most complex codes easy to understand and apply. Quick Access to Common Violations: Avoid costly mistakes by consulting this guide to the most frequently cited code violations, ensuring that every project passes inspection. Essential for Every Construction Professional: Whether you’re a general contractor, remodeler, building inspector, or a DIY enthusiast, Code Check Complete 3rd Edition is an indispensable tool for ensuring your projects are completed on time, within budget, and up to code. Read more

The leading introduction to the principles and processes of building construction returnsBuilding construction covers the entire process of creating residential, commercial, and industrial structures, from planning to execution. It's an evolving field, with new technologies continuously being brought to bear and new sustainable practices emerging every day. For over four decades, Building Construction Illustrated has served as the leading introduction to building construction for all professionals involved in the process, from architects to interior designers. Richly illustrated and incorporating the latest advancements and best practices, it remains the essential volume for students and working professionals alike. Readers of the seventh edition of Building Construction Illustrated will also find: New or expanded coverage of resilient design, building systems, new finish materials, and moreThe latest updates to codes and standards requirements including IBC, LEED, and CSI MasterFormatIn-depth yet accessible treatment appropriate for all levels of prior knowledgeBuilding Construction Illustrated is ideal for students in architecture, civil and structural engineering, construction management, and interior design, as well as practicing professionals across the building trades. Read more

Marcus Vitruvius Pollio's Ten Books on Architecture is the most complete treatise on the subject of architecture from antiquity and for hundreds of years influenced major buildings around the world. Dating to the first century BC, the Ten Books on Architecture are not only an excellent historical reference into ancient construction methods and aesthetics but also a manual providing much that can be applied to modern architecture. Today's architect will find much of interest in this fully illustrated reproduction of the 1914 edition translated by Morris Hicky Morgan.PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. Read more

Are you ready to embark on an adventure through the wonderful world of engineering?This book is not your ordinary activity book; it's a ticket to a thrilling journey filled with hands-on projects, brain-bending challenges, and endless fun!This is The Ultimate Activity Book for Awesome Engineers — a collection of more than 100 pages of puzzles, word games, trivia quizzes, jumbles, picture puzzles, acrostic puzzles, and lots more, all specially compiled around the subject of engineering.So alongside all the standard brain-bending puzzles, you’d find an ordinary activity book, like sudoku number grids and fiendish quick crosswords, the pages here include devilish word games, picture games, and quickfire quizzes all designed to put your engineering brain to the test!Uniquely compiled around the subject of engineeringMore than 100 pages of puzzles, games, quizzes, and picture puzzlesCovers all aspects of engineering, from robotics to constructionAll difficulty levels accommodatedBeautifully presented and illustrated throughoutMakes the perfect gift for anyone interested or with a background in engineeringFull solutions are provided at the back of the book if you become stuck!So if you know your acoustics from your avionics, your Babbage from your Brunel, and your cantilever from your cable-stayed, then this is very much the book for you.Whether you're an aspiring engineer, a curious tinkerer, or just someone who loves a good challenge, The Ultimate Activity Book for Awesome Engineers has something for everyone.Grab your hard hat, gather your tools, and let the adventure begin.Put your feet up, pick up a mechanical pencil, and get puzzling! Read more

The 'Architect's Bible' since 1932, updated with the latest codes and standardsArchitectural Graphic Standards is the written authority for architects, designers, and building contractors. It provides comprehensive guidance on the visual representation of materials, products, systems, and assemblies. Updated to reflect the most current codes and standards, this new 12th edition features over 300 new drawings, tables, and designs and twenty five percent new content. In response to architects' feedback and overwhelming demand for a more graphics heavy format, this edition employs shorter, more accessible texts and more images of the standards and evolution of design and construction. New coverage includes building resiliency and the building envelope, expert discussion on the fundamentals of design and construction documentation, and new examination of environmental factors and material properties and performance. Sustainable Design is no longer separated, but incorporated throughout, and extensive appendices keep useful data right at your fingertips.Graphic standards are essential to building design. They cover everything from door frames and roof designs to air ducts and outdoor sports facilities. This meticulous resource provides a compendium of planning standards, optimum dimensions, and normative construction details. The book is organized into three core sections covering: design and documentation, materials, and building elements.Architectural Graphic Standards features:Key architectural design and production processes―functional planning, environmental assessment, building resiliency, and architectural construction documentationThorough coverage of materials: concrete, masonry, metals, wood, plastics, composites, and glassAn exhaustive survey of building elements―substructures, shells, services, equipment, furnishings, special structures, and siteworksComprehensive appendixes filled with pertinent data such as: classic architectural elements, mathematical data, and structural calculationsEndorsed by the American Institute of Architects, this book has an enduring and unsurpassed reputation for high quality illustration, text, and graphic design. For crucial information in a user friendly format, Architectural Graphic Standards is the go to reference on building design and construction. Read more

This lively introduction to Japanese joinery not only delves lovingly into the unique history and development of Japanese carpentry, but also reveals many secrets of Japanese joinery. Presenting 48 joints, selected from among the several hundred known and used today, this visually exciting book will please anyone who has ever been moved by the sheer beauty of wood. With the clear isometric projections complementing the 64 pages of stunning photographs, even the weekend carpenter can duplicate these bequests from the traditional Japanese carpenter, which can be applied to projects as large as the buildings for which most of them were originally devised or to projects as small as a sewing box. Read more

Learn about key concepts behind the world’s most incredible buildings in The Architecture Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Architecture in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Architecture Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Architecture, with:- A global scope, covering architecture from all over the world- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understandingThe Architecture Book is a captivating introduction to buildings and the ideas, and principles that make them key to the history and evolution of our built environment - aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you’ll discover the most important ideas, technologies, and movements in the history of architecture and structural engineering, through exciting text and bold graphics.Your Architecture Questions, Simply ExplainedLearn about the evolution of construction, from ancient and classical architecture through Medieval, Gothic, and Renaissance buildings, Baroque and Rococo, to 19th-century emerging modernism and postmodernism and glittering skyscrapers. If you thought it was difficult to learn about buildings and the ideas behind them, The Architecture Book presents key information in an easy to follow layout. Explore architectural movements, styles and celebrated buildings from all over the world, and stunning religious structures from mosques to churches, stupas to pagodas and temples.The Big Ideas SeriesWith millions of copies sold worldwide, The Architecture Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand. Read more

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 renderingsThe latest in construction project delivery methods, construction scheduling, and trends in information technology affecting building design and constructionUpdated 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 buildingsExpanded coverage of mass timber materials, fire resistance of mass timber, and the design and construction of tall wood buildingsRevised end-of-chapter sections, including references, websites, key terminology, review questions, and exercisesFully-updated collection of best-in-class ancillary materials: PowerPoint lecture slides, Instructor’s Manual, Test Bank, Interactive Exercises, and moreCompanion book, Exercises in Building Construction, available in print and eBook formatFor 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.  Read more

The updated and revised edition of The Architecture Reference & Specification Bookcontains vital information that's essential to planning and executing architectural projects of all shapes and sizes, all in a format that is small enough to carry anywhere. Most architectural standards references contain thousands of pages of details, overwhelmingly more than architects need to know on any given day. In contrast, The Architecture Reference & Specification Book updated & revised distills the data provided in standard architectural volumes in an easy-to-use reference covering the most indispensable—and most requested—types of architectural information.The Reference & Specification Book series from Rockport Publishers offers students and practicing professionals in a range of creative industries must-have information in their area of specialty in an up-to-date, concise handbook. Read more

STAY INFORMED OF THE LATEST UPDATES TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE WITH THE LEADING VISUAL REFERENCEIn the newly revised Seventh Edition of Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2021 International Building Code®, architectural drawing expert Francis D.K. Ching and well known architect ­Steven R. Winkel deliver a beautifully illustrated and intuitively written handbook for the 2021 International Building Code (IBC). The authors provide brand new chapters on plumbing fixture counts, elevators, special construction, and existing buildings while updating the remainder of the material to align with recent changes to the IBC.Easy to navigate and perfect as a quick-reference guide to the IBC, Building Codes Illustrated is a valuable visual resource for emerging professionals.The book also includes:Thorough introductions to navigating the Code, use and occupancy, special uses and occupancies, and building heights and areasFull explorations of the types of construction, fire resistive construction, interior finishes, fire-protection systems, and means of egressPractical discussions of accessibility, interior environment, exterior walls, roof assemblies, and structural provisionsIn-depth examinations of special inspections and tests, soils and foundations, building materials and systems, and elevatorsPerfect for students of architecture, interior design, construction, and engineering, the latest edition of Building Codes Illustrated is also ideal for professionals in these fields seeking an up-to-date reference on the 2021 International Building Code. Read more

A must-have book in preparation for each of the six divisions of ARE 5.0ARE 5.0 Practice Questions, PPI’s best-selling ARE practice book by Holly Williams Leppo, David Kent Ballast, and Rima Taher, prepares you for each of the six divisions of the exam with a variety of practice questions and case studies. This new edition builds on the previous edition with new questions and updates to cover content feedback received from NCARB for the ARE 5.0 Exam Review. The questions that were found to be appropriate during the review were kept in the new edition.Key Features:Over 550 challenging practice questions for each subtopic that break down the information in the six exam divisions, allowing you to focus on specific areas2 case studies at the end of each division designed to test your ability to examine and use multiple pieces of information to make decisions about scenarios that could be encountered in the practice of architectureClearly written solutions that are thorough and easy to follow, with units that are meticulously identified and carried through in all calculations to support theory and application of key conceptsQuestions include alternative item types including multiple choice, case study, check-all-that-apply, quantitative-fill-in-the-blank, drag-and-place, and hotspot to familiarize you with the types of questions you’ll encounter in the examPages tabbed in six different colors, one for each division, for easy lookup of a particular exam divisionChapters correspond to David Ballast’s ARE 5.0 Exam Review so you can read a chapter of ARE 5.0 Exam Review and then practice from the same chapter of ARE 5.0 Practice QuestionsBinding: PaperbackPublisher: PPI, a Kaplan Company   All Six ARE 5.0 Exam Divisions CoveredPractice Management, 78 questions, 2 case studiesProject Management, 61 questions, 2 case studiesProgramming & Analysis, 99 questions, 2 case studiesProject Planning & Design, 138 questions, 2 case studiesProject Development & Documentation, 117 questions, 2 case studiesConstruction & Evaluation, 71 questions, 2 case studiesNOTE: In the first printing of this title, there was a misprint involving how questions in the PPD section were sorted. A correction document to map the existing questions in the corrected order is available on the PPI website. Printings 2 and 3 have this issue fixed.Looking for updates to this book? PPI’s website has an up-to-date list of all corrections and updates to our books. Read more

The classic, bestselling reference on architecture now revised and expanded!An essential one-volume reference of architectural topics using Francis D.K. Ching's signature presentation. It is the only dictionary that provides concise, accurate definitions illustrated with finely detailed, hand-rendered drawings. From Arch to Wood, every concept, technology, material and detail important to architects and designers are presented in Ching's unique style.Combining text and drawing, each term is given a minimum double-page spread on large format trim size, so that the term can be comprehensively explored, graphically showing relations between concepts and sub-termsA comprehensive index permits the reader to locate any important word in the text.This long-awaited revision brings the latest concepts and technology of 21st century architecture, design and construction to this classic reference workIt is sure to be by the side of and used by any serious architect or designer, students of architecture, interior designers, and those in construction. Read more

What you need to know to protect your designs and get them built as you envision them; how to get and keep clients and become their trusted advisor and professional―every architect needs the answers in this concise, thorough, and readable guide.Who are the parties in architecture, engineering, and construction?How do you market architectural services (get the project)?What are the basic project delivery methods?What are the forms of owner/architect and owner/contractor agreements and what services do they cover?How should you charge for your services?How do you set up an office?What insurance, legal, and accounting issues must you consider?What is project management and who should do it?What are zoning and building codes about? Read more

Prepared by the Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures Standards Committee of the Codes and Standards Activity Division of the Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE Provisions and Commentary of Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures, ASCE/SEI 7-22 are two separate volumes and sold as a shrink-wrapped set. Any unopened returns to Amazon should include both the “Provisions (Set: 1 of 2)” and “Commentary (Set: 2 of 2)”.Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures, ASCE/SEI 7-22, provides the most up-to-date and coordinated loading provisions for general structural design. This standard prescribes design loads for all hazards including dead, live, soil, flood, tsunami, snow, rain, atmospheric ice, seismic, wind, and fire, as well as how to evaluate load combinations. The 2022 edition of ASCE 7, which supersedes ASCE 7-16, coordinates with the most current structural material standards including those from ACI, AISC, AISI, AWC, and TMS.Significant technical changes include the following: new target reliability tables for tsunami and extraordinary loads; new alternative method for loads from water in soil; terminology change from guardrail system to guard system; new provisions for emergency vehicle loads; updated tsunami data for Hawaii and many populous locations in California, coordinated with the state agencies; new tsunami provisions for above-ground horizontal pipelines; revised ground snow loads to reflect more recent snow load data and reliability-targeted values; revised method for estimating drifts to include a wind parameter; design rain load revisions to explicitly consider a ponding head; new risk-targeted atmospheric ice load data for the continental United States and Alaska; multi-period response spectrum data that eliminates need for Fa and Fv coefficients; new lateral force resisting systems such as steel and concrete coupled composite plate shear walls, reinforced concrete ductile coupled shear walls, cross-laminated timber shear walls, and concrete tabletop structures; new provisions for rigid wall, flexible diaphragm buildings (big box stores/warehouses); new and updated provisions for supported and interconnected (coupled) nonbuilding structures; new wind provisions for MWFRS and C&C of elevated buildings; new chapter of tornado provisions; new long return period hazard maps for wind and tornado; and digital data available for all hazards at ASCE Hazard Tool (https://asce7hazardtool.online/).In addition to the technical changes, the 2022 edition of ASCE 7 provisions are accompanied by detailed commentary with explanatory and supplementary information developed to assist users of the standard, including design practitioners, building code committees, and regulatory authorities. Standard ASCE/SEI 7 is an integral part of building codes in the United States and around the globe, and is adopted by reference into the International Building Code, International Existing Building Code, International Residential Code, and NFPA 5000 Building Construction and Safety Code.Structural engineers, architects, and those engaged in preparing and administering local building codes will find the structural load requirements essential to their practice. Read more