Building Type Basics Ser.: Building Type Basics for Housing by Joan Goody, Geoffrey Wooding, David Dixon, John Clancy and Robert Chandler (2010, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-100470404647
ISBN-139780470404645
eBay Product ID (ePID)77984555

Product Key Features

Number of Pages240 Pages
Publication NameBuilding Type Basics for Housing
LanguageEnglish
SubjectDesign, Drafting, Drawing & Presentation, Buildings / Residential, House Plans, Public Policy / City Planning & Urban Development
Publication Year2010
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaPolitical Science, Architecture, House & Home
AuthorJoan Goody, Geoffrey Wooding, David Dixon, John Clancy, Robert Chandler
SeriesBuilding Type Basics Ser.
FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight26.6 Oz
Item Length9.4 in
Item Width8.3 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number2
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2009-031415
Dewey Edition22
Series Volume Number17
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal728/.0973
Table Of ContentPreface ( John E. Czarnecki ). Acknowledgments. 1. Introduction. 2. Housing and Community. 3. The Detached House. 4. The Row House and Other Low-Rise Housing. 5. The Mid-Rise. 6. The High-Rise. 7. Adaptive Reuse. 8. Building Systems. 9. Financing and Feasibility Issues. Bibliography and References. Index.
SynopsisBuilding Type Basics for Housing is a revised, comprehensive guide to the design, planning, and development of single-family to high-rise housing, from low-income to luxury., Essential information for the design of housing Building Type Basics for Housing, Second Edition is your one-stop reference for the essential information you need to confidently begin the design process and successfully complete the design for housing, large or small, on time and within budget. Members of the award-winning design firm Goody Clancy share their firsthand knowledge to guide you through all aspects of designing and building residences. The book presents knowledgeable, real-world advice for architects, planners, engineers, and developers to create excellent residential design projects for a variety of housing types. This updated edition offers a new collection of detailed project examples that represent the best in today's housing designs, including more information on sustainable design and a fresh look at mixed-use developments increasingly popular in urban areas. It walks the reader through the guidelines, planning concepts, and lessons learned--from single-family detached homes and townhouses to multi-family, mid-rise, and high-rise buildings. Coverage also includes essential topics such as community planning, site layout, zoning and code issues, parking strategies, and the selection of building materials. This new edition: Asks and answers twenty questions that frequently arise in the early phases of a residential commission Provides a number of residential examples--new to this edition--from the last decade, covering the full range of housing densities Is illustrated with numerous photographs, diagrams, plans, and sections Shows how to obtain financing, approvals, and support for developments Includes new information on sustainability, which is incorporated throughout the book This conveniently organized quick reference is an invaluable guide for busy, dedicated professionals who want to get moving quickly as they embark on a new project. Like every Building Type Basics book, it provides authoritative, up-to-date information instantly and saves professionals countless hours of research., Essential information for the design of housing Building Type Basics for Housing, Second Edition is your one-stop reference for the essential information you need to confidently begin the design process and successfully complete the design for housing, large or small, on time and within budget. Members of the award-winning design firm Goody Clancy share their firsthand knowledge to guide you through all aspects of designing and building residences. The book presents knowledgeable, real-world advice for architects, planners, engineers, and developers to create excellent residential design projects for a variety of housing types. This updated edition offers a new collection of detailed project examples that represent the best in today's housing designs, including more information on sustainable design and a fresh look at mixed-use developments increasingly popular in urban areas. It walks the reader through the guidelines, planning concepts, and lessons learned from single-family detached homes and townhouses to multi-family, mid-rise, and high-rise buildings. Coverage also includes essential topics such as community planning, site layout, zoning and code issues, parking strategies, and the selection of building materials. This new edition: Asks and answers twenty questions that frequently arise in the early phases of a residential commission Provides a number of residential examples new to this edition from the last decade, covering the full range of housing densities Is illustrated with numerous photographs, diagrams, plans, and sections Shows how to obtain financing, approvals, and support for developments Includes new information on sustainability, which is incorporated throughout the book This conveniently organized quick reference is an invaluable guide for busy, dedicated professionals who want to get moving quickly as they embark on a new project. Like every Building Type Basics book, it provides authoritative, up-to-date information instantly and saves professionals countless hours of research.
LC Classification NumberNA7208.2.B85 2010
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