Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods,
5th Edition This price is valid for United States. Change
location to view local pricing and availability. Now in its
Fifth Edition, this essential textbook has been used by
thousands of students annually in schools of architecture,
engineering, and construction technology. The bestselling
reference focuses on the basic materials and methods used in
building construction, emphasizing common construction systems
such as light wood frames, masonry bearing walls, steel frames,
and reinforced concrete. New introductory material on the
processes, organization, constraints, and choices in
construction offers a better look at the management of
construction. New sections covering the building envelope
uncover the secrets to designing enclosures for thermal
insulation, vapor retarders, air barriers, and moisture control.
The Fifth Edition also features more axonometric detail drawings
and revised photographs for a thoroughly illustrated approach
and the lat