Mitchell's Introduction to Building
5th Edition
Published on 16. July 2014
328 pages
978-1-317-90281-2 (ISBN)
Description
Introduction to Building provides a comprehensive introduction to various aspects of development and associated building procedures, from initial planning and design through procurement of building work, contractual arrangements and construction techniques.
Now in its Fifth Edition, this popular text continues to present an authoritative overview of the many design and practical considerations associated with the creation and maintenance of modern buildings, including repair of existing buildings and traditional construction procedures. Topics covered include the functional requirements of a building: appearance, durability, dimensional suitability, strength and stability, weather exclusion, sound control, thermal comfort, fire protection, lighting and ventilating, sanitation and drainage, security, cost, sustainability, building processes, the building team, communication and construction methods.
Now in its Fifth Edition, this popular text continues to present an authoritative overview of the many design and practical considerations associated with the creation and maintenance of modern buildings, including repair of existing buildings and traditional construction procedures. Topics covered include the functional requirements of a building: appearance, durability, dimensional suitability, strength and stability, weather exclusion, sound control, thermal comfort, fire protection, lighting and ventilating, sanitation and drainage, security, cost, sustainability, building processes, the building team, communication and construction methods.
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Series
Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
File size
14,04 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-317-90281-2 (9781317902812)
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Person
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.
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.
Content
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
