Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2009 International Building Code

by Francis D.K. Ching

An easy-to-use, illustrated guide to the 2009 edition of the International Building Code

As the U.S. building industry adapts the international standards, architects and other building professionals need a clear, practical guide to the International Building Code. Marrying the graphic skills of bestselling author Frank Ching with the code expertise of Steven Winkel, FAIA, this invaluable reference provides an easy-to-understand interpretation in both words and illustrations of the portions of the building code that are most relevant for the architect. Highlighting major changes between the new code and previous model building codes, this book will help architects understand how this code change will affect their practice.

Genres: Architecture, Reference, Interior Design, Design, Nonfiction, Construction

432 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Francis D. K. "Frank" Ching is a widely recognized author of books addressing architectural and design graphics. Ching's books have been widely influential and continue to shape the visual language of all fields of design. He is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington.

Reviews

[Cliff]

A most extraordinary resource book on international building codes.

[Steve]

Great Resource

[Amanda]

Great reference guide to codes. This is specific to 2006 IBC (which when I was using it wasn't yet under enforcement in NY). I've also heard that it's a good study guide for the AREs.

[Gang Chen, Author of "Planting Design Illustrated"]

A great book!

Ching did a great job again! The line drawings clarified the codes and made it easy to understand.

[Licia]

Better explanations of international code and how to interpret it than my instructor in class last semester. Far better. Clear, simply organized, easy to use. I would not have survived without it.

[Jenny]

incredibly helpful text to have while learning how to use and navigated the International Building Code.

[Mo]

How do i read this its not going anywhere