"For over four decades, Building Construction Illustrated has been the leading illustrated guide to the principles of building construction. With rich illustrations and in-depth content, this book offers students and practicing professionals the information needed to understand basic concepts in residential and commercial construction, architecture, and engineering. This edition has been revised throughout to reflect the latest advancements in building construction, focusing on two major areas: new building materials and mass timber construction. Through extraordinary illustration, renowned author Francis D.K. Ching offers updated information and new illustrations on these topics, including coverage of resilient design, building systems, mass timber floor systems, and new materials such as underlayment, cladding, new finish materials, and much more. This respected, industry-standard guide remains as relevant as ever--providing the latest updates in codes and standards requirements including IBC, LEED, and CSI Master Format. Ching communicates in a way that resonates with those just beginning their education and those well into their careers looking to brush up on the basics.

Building Construction Illustrated is a reliable, lifelong guide that readers will turn to time and again throughout their careers"--.