Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2012 International Building Code

by Francis D.K. Ching, Steven R. Winkel

An easy-to-use, updated illustrated guide to the 2012 edition of the International Building CodeThis unique reference to the 2012 International Building Code marries the graphic skills of bestselling author Frank Ching with the code expertise of Steven Winkel, FAIA. It pulls out the portions of the building code that are most relevant for the architect and provides an easy-to-understand interpretation in both words and illustrations. Rather than a text-heavy book, this is much more conducive to quick comprehension of the code, presenting information in an exciting user-friendly visual format.

Genres: Architecture, Reference, Design, Nonfiction, Construction

434 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Frank (Francis D. K.) Ching (born 1943) is a widely recognized author of books addressing architectural and design graphics. Ching's books have been widely influential and continue to shape the visual language of all fields of design. He is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington.

Reviews

[Cliff · Rating 5 out of 5]

A most extraordinary resource book on international building codes.

[Steve · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Resource

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great reference guide to codes. This is specific to 2006 IBC (which when I was using it wasn't yet under enforcement in NY). I've also heard that it's a good study guide for the AREs.

[Gang Chen, Author of "Planting Design Illustrated" · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book!

Ching did a great job again! The line drawings clarified the codes and made it easy to understand.

[Licia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Better explanations of international code and how to interpret it than my instructor in class last semester. Far better. Clear, simply organized, easy to use. I would not have survived without it.

[Jenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

incredibly helpful text to have while learning how to use and navigated the International Building Code.

[Mo · Rating 1 out of 5]

How do i read this its not going anywhere