Building Design & Construction Systems 2009

by Caleb Hornbostel, Lester Wertheimer

This comprehensive lesson on concept, theory and exam format is perfect for review either in its entirety or after you have identified an area that you need to understand in greater depth. This targeted exam review explores the safety, economy, practicality, durability, and architectural expression modern building materials and methods. Also covers the Accessibility/Ramp, Stair Design, and Roof Plan vignettes. FEATURES * Illustrations, charts, and graphs * Chapter and final exam questions with in-depth rationales * Sample vignette walk-throughs (Soft Cover, 288 pages)

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Erin Reilly-Sanders · Rating 2 out of 5]

This ended up being a reasonably good resource with information that is perhaps even worthwhile to know. The organization, principally by construction division, was reasonable. I did have some difficulty remembering which chapter a couple particular items were under and found the index to be of little help. Do note that, unlike many books, the glossary is actually not an unnecessary appendix. Instead, I found that some of the practice questions drew on that material as well as the chapter content and that the terms were typically worth reviewing. Also, Kaplan publishes a separate volume on architectural history that a highly diligent exam candidate would want to review as well before taking this test. Since the practice test at the end and the chapter by chapter quizzes have some overlap, I would recommend working on other materials for a bit before taking the practice test.