Water-Resistant Design and Construction

An Illustrated Guide to Preventing Water Intrusion, Condensation, and Mold

286 Pages | McGraw-Hill (November 8, 2007) | English | ISBN 0071492763 | PDF | 7 MB
Capitalize on Proven Solutions to the 25 Most Common Water Problems in Buildings_and Avoid Costly Construction Claims!

The Illustrated Guide to Water Resistant Design and Construction provides state-of-the-art solutions to prevent the most common water-related problems in buildings.

Building Construction Handbook, 8th Edition 2010

Butterworth-Heinemann | 2010-04-05 | ISBN: 1856178056 0080963382 | 828 pages | PDF | 49 MB
Building Construction Handbook is an authoritative reference for all students and professionals. It is full of detailed drawings that clearly illustrate the construction of building elements. The principles and processes of construction are explained with the concepts of design included where appropriate. Extensive coverage of building construction practice and techniques, representing both traditional procedures and modern developments, are also included to provide the most comprehensive and easy to understand guide to building construction.

Architect’s Drawings : A selection of sketches by world famous architects through history

Architectural Press (2005) | English | 224 Pages | PDF | 10 MB
The sketch is a window into the architects mind. As creative designers, architects are interested in how other architects, particularly successful ones, think through the use of drawings to approach their work. Historically designers have sought inspiration for their own work through an insight into the minds and workings of people they often regard as geniuses. This collection of sketches aims to provide this insight.

Dream Homes Tennessee: An Exclusive Showcase of Tennessee’s Finest Architects, Designers and Builders

Publisher: Panache Partners LLC | edition 2009 | PDF | 37 pages | 13,1 mb

Loaded with hundreds of photographs of high-end custom homes, these gorgeous books are a treat for lovers of residential architecture and a resource for people planning to build their own one-of-a-kind houses. Profiles of top architects and information on local builders and suppliers provide an overview of regional styles and preferences in each locality.

House Beautiful 500 + Favorite Paint Colors – 2010

English | PDF | 124 pages | 25.9 MB

House Beautiful one of the leading home design and decorating magazines in the country, introduces its first-ever “bookazine” – 500+ Favorite Paint Colors – filled with color advice and paint recommendations from the editors and the industry’s top interior designers. 500+ Favorite Paint Colors is 120 pages of expert color advice divided into seven useful categories: Neutrals, Color by Color, Room by Room, How Do You Want Your Room to Feel?, Naturals, How Bold Are You?, and Solving Problems With Color. It also includes a color personality quiz and tips for balancing your home with color.