--- product_id: 177880921 title: "Building Construction Illustrated" price: "₱9103" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/177880921-building-construction-illustrated store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # Building Construction Illustrated **Price:** ₱9103 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Building Construction Illustrated - **How much does it cost?** ₱9103 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/177880921-building-construction-illustrated) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The #1 visual guide to building construction principles, updated with the latest materials, methods, and systems For over four decades, Building Construction Illustrated has been the leading visual guide to the principles of building construction. Filled with rich illustrations and in-depth content by renowned author Francis D.K. Ching, it offers students and practicing professionals the information needed to understand concepts in residential and commercial construction, architecture, and structural engineering. This Sixth Edition of Building Construction Illustrated has been revised throughout to reflect the latest advancements in building design, materials, and systems, including resilient design, diagrids, modular foundation systems, smart façade systems, lighting sources, mass timber materials, and more. It features new illustrations and updated information on sustainability and green building, insulation materials, and fire-rated wall and floor assemblies. This respected, industry standard guide remains as relevant as ever, providing the latest in codes and standards requirements, including IBC, LEED, and CSI MasterFormat. This Sixth Edition: The leading illustrated guide to building construction fundamentals, written and detailed in Frank Ching's signature, illustrative style Includes all new sections on resilient design; diagrids; modular foundation systems; smart façade types and systems; lighting sources and systems; and mass timber materials, cross laminated timber (CLT) and nail laminated timber (NLT) Revised to reflect that latest updates in codes and standards requirements: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), LEED v4, and CSI MasterFormat 2018 Includes updated information on sustainability and green building; insulation materials; stair uses; stoves and inserts; and fire-rated wall and floor assemblies Building Construction Illustrated, Sixth Edition is an excellent book for students in architecture, civil and structural engineering, construction management, and interior design programs. Ching communicates these core principles of building construction in a way that resonates with those beginning their education and those well into their careers looking to brush up on the basics. Building Construction Illustrated is a reliable, lifelong guide that practicing architects, engineers, construction managers, and interior designers, will turn to time and again throughout their careers. Review: A must but for any beginning architect - This book is very informational and a good reference to use when working on project in AutoCAD/Revit. Review: All the details you will need - I’m using this book for a Construction Materials course and it is very detailed. The books diagrams are helpful and give you just what you need to understand how materials are used. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #85,529 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #20 in Architectural Drafting & Presentation #77 in Home Design & Construction (Books) #117 in Construction Engineering (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,150 Reviews | ## Images ![Building Construction Illustrated - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51l6zVvt35L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must but for any beginning architect *by A***S on March 2, 2024* This book is very informational and a good reference to use when working on project in AutoCAD/Revit. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ All the details you will need *by G***N on March 8, 2024* I’m using this book for a Construction Materials course and it is very detailed. The books diagrams are helpful and give you just what you need to understand how materials are used. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great resource for school or work *by A***A on April 17, 2022* I was introduced to this series in undergrad and have purchased 6+ copies for work and colleagues through the years working in development - great for novice folks and a good visual reference for non design and construction professionals ## Frequently Bought Together - Building Construction Illustrated - Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2021 International Building Code - The Architect's Studio Companion: Rules of Thumb for Preliminary Design --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/177880921-building-construction-illustrated](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/177880921-building-construction-illustrated) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-06-03*