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Fundamentals of Building Construction
Wiley 2011; US$ 125.00Now in its Fifth Edition, this essential textbook has been used by thousands of students annually in schools of architecture, engineering, and construction technology. The bestselling reference focuses on the basic materials and methods used in building construction, emphasizing common construction systems such as light wood frames, masonry bearing... more...
How Buildings Work
Oxford University Press 2005; US$ 33.99Illustrated with many line drawings, this guide provides information on a building's function: how it stands up, keeps its occupants safe and comfortable, gets built, grows old, and dies - and why some buildings do this so much better than others. It is intended for architects, superintendents, and students of architecture and construction. more...
Modeling with Itô Stochastic Differential Equations
Springer 2007; US$ 99.99Dynamical systems with random influences occur throughout the physical, biological, and social sciences. By carefully studying a randomly varying system over a small time interval, a discrete stochastic process model can be constructed. Next, letting the time interval shrink to zero, an Ito stochastic differential equation model for the dynamical system... more...
The Architect's Studio Companion
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2001; US$ 90.00Even in the earliest stages of the design process, architects must be aware of the impact that environmental factors, building codes, and structural demands will have on a building. Newly revised and updated, the 'rules of thumb' in this valuable reference make it possible to complete preliminary design work without spending too much time investigating... more...
Fundamentals of Residential Construction
Wiley 2011; US$ 115.00The leading guide to professional home construction—now updated and revised! Fundamentals of Residential Construction, Third Edition features the most up-to-date explanations of today's residential construction systems. From foundation to roof and exterior finishes to interior details, this new edition thoroughly addresses the latest developments... more...
Form and Forces
Wiley 2012; US$ 125.00Here, in one volume, is all the architect needs to know to participate in the entire process of designing structures. Emphasizing bestselling author Edward Allen's graphical approach, the book enables you to quickly determine the desired form of a building or other structure and easily design it without the need for complex mathematics. This unique... more...
Architectural Detailing
Wiley 2012; US$ 80.00This edition of the industry standard on architectural detailing includes new sections covering analysis and modification of existing details and design of new details, both basic and advanced. Revised to address sustainability and to reflect the International Building Code®, Architectural Detailing continues to deliver reliable, insightful... more...
The Architect's Studio Companion
Wiley 2012; US$ 95.00The architect's favorite handbook—now in an up-to-date, new edition! The Architect's Studio Companion is the labor-saving design resource that architects, engineers, and builders have relied on for years. Now in its Fifth Edition, this industry standard maintains its reputation as a reliable tool for the preliminary selecting, configuring,... more...
Microsoft Office 2003 Bible
Wiley 2003; US$ 39.99Targets how to effectively and efficiently use data, text, and graphics from one Office application in another Office application. Features less emphasis on macros and programming and more focus on enhancements. Improved content and topical selection compared to previous editions. more...
Reading Zone
Ready-Ed Publications 2004; US$ 8.95This blackline master book contains a set of humorous reading and comprehension sheets spread across ten high interest thematic groups. Can be used to supplement a reading program, as a learning center for early finishers and extension, as homework activities, or as a quick resource for relief teachers of upper level classrooms. more...









