Mitchell's Introduction to Building

ISBN-13: 9781138129207 / Angielski / Twarda / 2015 / 328 str.

Roger Greeno;¬Abar;¬Abar

Opis

Introduction to Building is recommended for students of all construction-related courses, including architecture, building technology, construction management, building surveying, quantity surveying, and estate and facilities management.

Spis treści

Acknowledgements  Preface  SI Units  Introduction  Part A  1. The Requirements of a building  2. Appearance  3. Durability  4. Dimensional suitability  5. Strength and stability  6. Weather exclusion  7. Sound control  8. Thermal comfort and efficiency  9. Fire protection  10.  Lighting and ventilation  11. Sanitation and drainage  12. Security  13. Cost  Part B  14. Sustainability  15. Building processes  16. The Building team  17. Communication  Part C  18. Construction method  Appendix I Working drawings and schedules  Appendix II Examples of planning and Building Regulations application forms  Index

O autorze

Roger Greeno is a consultant, examiner and established author of many construction papers and publications. Derek Osbourn was Head of the School of Architecture and Interior Design at the Polytechnic of North London, and an examiner for the Royal Institute of British Architects.