Illustrated Residential and Commercial Construction describes in detail the materials and construction techniques of modern construction together with the basic principles of competent building design. All major building elements from building location and foundations to electrical and mechanical services are presented in a sequence similar to that of actual construction. In each chapter, comparisons are made between the wide range of options available in construction materials and installation methods.
The book is profusely illustrated (over 1600 illustrations) and information is presented in a visually interesting and somewhat unique hand-drawn and lettered style. In addition to standard construction techniques, throughout the book emphasis is placed on design construction methods that increase the energy efficiency of a building's structure. This aspect of the construction industry is now a major part of a modern building's function and designers and builders in all climatic regions must be aware of the systems and methods involved.
The publisher offers an eBook version, sample pages, and a full table of contents on it's website at Micro-Press.com.
