Download or read book Visual Dictionary and Building Construction Illust Rated Third Edition Set written by Francis D. K. Ching and published by . This book was released on 2002-07-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To construct a building, architects must be familiar with the materials and choices available to them. This book takes into account recent advances in materials, building technology, and code requirements. It is accompanied by 'A Visual Dictionary of Architecture', which defines key words and phrases in the field.