Comprised of 1,200 illustrations, plans, and detailed drawings, this book is a practical encyclopedia of the essential information needed for building and construction.
This well-structured yet systematic book covers the material building composition, building types, situational studies, a table of contents for the construction, illustrations drawn on a common scale (from modern architecture to classical antiquity), and provides both professionals and students with everything they need to design and construct a building.
It also demonstrates an integrated approach to the specific technical knowledge, the emotional aesthetic aspects of the building, and background knowledge from a cultural and historical perspective.