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building systems 101

Submitted by pwoody on Fri, 10/16/2009 - 11:47.

I'm looking for a good primer on building systems (heat, hot water, envelope, etc). Does anyone know a user-friendly book that would give a broad overview of these topics? I'm thinking of something like Kate Ascher's "The Works" but for buildings. Thanks!

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Ching

Submitted by LArch Planner on Fri, 10/30/2009 - 12:23.

Building Construction Illustrated, by Francis Ching. This one is a classic. Not detailed in anyone area, but a great overview of building systems!

BUILDING SYSTEMS

Submitted by Dan Coleman on Mon, 10/19/2009 - 13:59.

How Buildings Work: The Natural Order of Architecture (Hardcover)
by Edward Allen
Edward Allen (Author, Illustrator)

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