Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods 7th Edition

Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods, Seventh Edition – by Edward Allen & Joseph Iano

The #1 reference in building construction, completely updated for today’s architecture and engineering professionals.
For over 30 years, Fundamentals of Building Construction has been the trusted guide for understanding how buildings are designed and built. This new Seventh Edition includes the latest materials, technologies, and sustainability standards used in modern construction.

• Covers key systems: light wood frame, mass timber, masonry, steel, and reinforced concrete.

• Features 125 new illustrations, 40 new renderings, and updated photos showing real-world construction details.

• Includes new content on building enclosure science, high-performance design, and environmental impact assessment.

• Updated to reflect current LEED and Living Building Challenge sustainability standards.

• Revised chapters on project delivery, scheduling, and digital tools in construction.

Perfect for students and professionals in architecture, construction, and structural engineering, this book provides a clear and comprehensive foundation in modern building construction methods.

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