Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2006 International Building Code

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

Get the easy-to-use, illustrated guide to the 2006 International Building Code®. As the building industry moves toward a single set of construction codes that have no regional limitations, architects, builders, engineers, and interior designers need an interpretive guide to help them better understand how the code affects their practices. The seond edition of Building Codes Illustrated fills this need by interpreting the updated 2006 International Building Code® (IBC) in a visual format that designers both need and understand. This unique marriage of bestselling author Francis D.K. Ching's illustrative talent and Steven Winkel's code expertise provides an accessible, time-saving companion guide to the latest code. The visual presentation of information extracts the core portions of the building code that are most relevant for professionals and hones building codes down to the essentials. Organized to correspond with related subject matter in the IBC, Building Codes Illustrated enables architects, engineers, and other design professionals to quickly find clarifying information on the nonstructural provision of the IBC. You'll gain a clear and complete understanding of those sections at a glance through enlightening computer-rendered illustrations and succinct yet thorough interpretations. There's no excuse for not being up to code. Avoid costly mistakes with the invaluable help of Building Codes Illustrated, Second Edition . Content from this book is available as an online continuing professional education course at   WileyCPE courses are available on demand, 24 hours a day, and are approved by the American Institute of Architects.

Genres: Architecture, Reference, Interior Design, Design, Nonfiction, Construction

416 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