Understanding Buildings A Multidisciplinary Approach

Understanding Buildingsprovides students in architecture and other allied disciplines with a basic introduction to building technology in all its aspects. This general, multidisciplinary text provides an overall explanation of the building process through an examination of underlying principles as well as design examples. In seven chapters, each with a short introduction, the book discusses structure, enclosure, climate services, utility services, lighting, acoustics, fire safety, and future needs. It is generously illustrated with 400 diagrams, tables, charts, and construction details.Reid, Esmond is the author of 'Understanding Buildings A Multidisciplinary Approach', published 1988 under ISBN 9780262680547 and ISBN 0262680548.