Mitchell''s Introduction to Building

Informationen zum Autor Roger Greeno is a consultant, examiner and established author of many construction papers and publications. Derek Osbourn was Head of the School of Architecture and Interior Design at the Polytechnic of North London, and an examiner for the Royal Institute of British Architects. Klappentext Introduction to Building is recommended for students of all construction-related courses, including architecture, building technology, construction management, building surveying, quantity surveying, and estate and facilities management. Zusammenfassung Introduction to Building is recommended for students of all construction-related courses, including architecture, building technology, construction management, building surveying, quantity surveying, and estate and facilities management. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgements Preface SI Units Introduction Part A 1. The Requirements of a building 2. Appearance 3. Durability 4. Dimensional suitability 5. Strength and stability 6. Weather exclusion 7. Sound control 8. Thermal comfort and efficiency 9. Fire protection 10. Lighting and ventilation 11. Sanitation and drainage 12. Security 13. Cost Part B 14. Sustainability 15. Building processes 16. The Building team 17. Communication Part C 18. Construction method Appendix I Working drawings and schedules Appendix II Examples of planning and Building Regulations application forms Index

Product details

• Authors: Roger Greeno, Roger (Construction Consultant Greeno, Greeno Roger
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 29.09.2015
• EAN: 9781138129207
• ISBN: 978-1-138-12920-7
• No. of pages: 328
• Series: Mitchell's Building Series
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Structural and environmental engineering; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Construction / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Construction / Electrical, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Construction / Plumbing, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Construction / Masonry, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Construction / Estimating, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Construction / Roofing, Building construction & materials, Building construction and materials