 | Building SIMPLE: Building An Information Model by Dennis Fukai
Buy new: $29.95 / Used from: $19.95 A graphic narrative that uses 3D models to illustrate each step in the construction of a commercial mid-rise building. Includes phase costs, video animations, and building information models.
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 | Graphic Guide to Frame Construction: Details for Builders and Designers (For Pros by Pros) by Rob Thallon
Buy used from: $12.88 A great illustrated guide for beginner and professional. Part of a series by the author. This one covers the details of wood frame construction.
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 | Understanding Buildings: A Multidisciplinary Approach by Esmond Reid
Buy new: $16.83 / Used from: $6.99 An excellent overview of the technical aspects of building construction, this is a quick read in clear and concise language on the details of the technical aspects of a building.
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 | 3D Construction Modeling by Dennis Fukai
Buy used from: $185.28 A virtual guide to construction showing step by step how to frame a small building using a trial version of SketchUp 4.0
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 | Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods by Edward Allen
Buy used from: $1.80 This is the classic text on construction materials and methods. A good reference for construction students and beginning professionals.
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 | The Architect's Studio Companion, 3rd Edition by Edward Allen
Buy used from: $23.48 Covers the technical aspects of building construction from the designer's point of view. Lots of quick rule-of-thumbs for the designer and design-builder.
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 | Building Construction Illustrated by Francis D. K. Ching
Buy used from: $5.26 Becoming a classic illustrated reference for professionals, students, and do-it-yourselfers. Remains the best of its kind because of its clear illustrations.
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 | Living SMALL: The Life of Small Houses by Dennis Fukai
Buy new: $29.95 / Used from: $20.00 Illustrations and computer models of design and construction of 20 small houses
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