Product Information
The fifth edition of this successful textbook is aimed specifically at those students and practitioners who require a broad understanding of building construction as part of a wider sphere of professional activity. The book provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practice of modern construction and services. New to this edition are: Hundreds of revised graphics to complement the fully updated text New illustrations and photos printed in full colour for the first time New chapters on sustainability, ventilation and windows. This highly sought after text concentrates on principles and practice rather than details and regulations and retains it's easy to follow format and highly accessible style. In doing so it enables the reader to demonstrate a comprehensive and genuine understanding of modern house construction and its evolution over the last 100 years. The Construction of Houses is not only an essential read for students, surveyors, developers and planning professionals, but also the interested lay person considering their first building project.Product Identifiers
PublisherTaylor & Francis LTD
ISBN-139780080971001
eBay Product ID (ePID)138549649
Product Key Features
Number of Pages456 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameThe Construction of Houses
Publication Year2013
TypeTextbook
AuthorNigel Dann, Derek Worthing, Roger Heath, Duncan Marshall
Subject AreaCivil Engineering, Building Services Engineering
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height297 mm
Item Weight1701 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorDerek Worthing, Nigel Dann, Duncan Marshall, Roger Heath