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Illustrated Dictionary of Building Design and Construction by Ernest Burden
Illustrated Dictionary of Building Design and Construction by Ernest Burden
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Illustrated Dictionary of Building Design and Construction by Ernest Burden
MASTER THE PROCESS, DEFINITION BY DEFINITION
Beautifully written, carefully cross-referenced, and unique in its status as a true A-to-Z visual resource, the Illustrated Dictionary of Building Design and Construction is the perfect way to gain a complete understanding of the way buildings come into being. Author Ernest Burden's unique resource contains nearly 5,000 definitions and more than 1,500 illustrations. There is no comparable reference. You'll find full details and pictorial coverage of:
Construction Procedures
Design-Build
Eco-Design and Green Building
Materials and Applications
There is no better way to gain insight into the coordination of the design/construction process than Ernest Burden's Illustrated Dictionary of Building Design and Construction.
Ernest Burden is an architect, writer, and principal of Burden Associates, a New York-based media and marketing consulting firm. He is the author of many acclaimed books on architecture and preservation, including The Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture, Second Edition; Illustrated Dictionary of Architectural Preservation, and Entourage: A Tracing File for Architectural and Interior Design Drawing. Mr. Burden is a frequent speaker at conventions of the American Institute of Architects, the Restoration and Renovation Conference, Build Boston, and the Society for Marketing Professional Services. He has also conducted workshops on marketing and presentation techniques for chapters of the American Institute of Architects and the Association of General Contractors.