About this title: Illustrated with hundreds of illuminating line drawings, this classic guide reveals virtually every secret of 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. Drawing on things he's learned from the many buildings he himself designed (and in some cases built with his own hands), Edward Allen explains complex phenomena such as the role of the sun in heating buildings and the range of structural devices that are used for support, from trusses and bearing walls to post ...
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Edition: 3rd edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 9/1/2005
ISBN-13:9780195161984ISBN:019516198X
Description: Very Good. 019516198X Very Good and Unread! ** 3rd EDITION ** Text is clean and unmarked! Has a publishers mark. Dust jacket has minor shelf wear (small tear, crease) from storage. --Be Sure to Compare Seller Engine Feedback and Ratings Before Purchasing— read more
Edition: 2nd Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, New York, New York
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780195091007ISBN:0195091000
Description: Like New in Good jacket. The book appears New, The Dust Jacket has light wear. read more
Edition: Second Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780195091007ISBN:0195091000
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. The pages have no creases, tears or writing. The jacket has a few nicks and scrapes. The binding is straight and strong. read more
Edition: 3rd ed. Illustrated.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780195161984ISBN:019516198X
Description: Allen, Edward, Aia, and Swoboda, David. Fine in fine dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 288 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780739465905ISBN:0739465902
Description: New. 3rd edition paperback, cover shows very minor shelf wear, All of our products are cleaned with an disinfectant for your protection before shipping. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780195091007ISBN:0195091000
Description: Acceptable. Unless specifically noted to the contrary, item may contain library markings; 100% of this purchase will support literacy programs through a nonprofit organization! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 2005-09-01
ISBN-13:9780195161984ISBN:019516198X
Description: Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. 3rd Edition hardcover, near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Appears unread. Interior clean and unmarked. Binding tight, square. Dust jacket clean, crisp, and bright. read more
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