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ARCH 2602/5602 Building Technology, Materials and Methods

Fall 2008

Jonathan Ochshorn

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Course Readings


Text for supplementary readings

Edward Allen, Fundamentals of Building Construction,4th edition, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 2004 (except where noted otherwise)

References on course reserve, Fine Arts Library

1 Allen, Fundamentals of Building Construction, 4th edition TH145 .A417 2004
2 Allen, How Buildings Work... TH6021 A42 1995
3 Allen, Architectural Detailing NA2718 A42
4 Allen, The Architect's Studio Companion NA 2750 .A42 A6 1995
5 Ambrose, Bldg Construction: Enclosure Systems TH 145 A59x 1990
6 Ambrose, Bldg Construction: Interior Systems TH 2025 A43x 1991
7 Beall, Masonry Design and Detailing TA670 B36 1987
8 Bovill, Architectural design... TH6021 .B78
9 Brand, Architectural Details for Insulated Buildings TH1715 B66x 1990
10 Ching, Building Construction Illustrated TH146 C53 1991
11 Ford, Details of Modern Architecture NA2840 F68
12 Guise, Design and Technology... TA658 G96 1991
13 Holmes-Siedle, Barrier-Free Design NA2545 P5 H75 1996
14 Int'l Code Council, International Building Code (also online)- TH223.B8 A2 2000
15 Lewis, Modern Stone Cladding +TH2238 S22
16 Rush, Building Systems Integration Handbook TH145 B844 1986
17 Sands, Wall Systems +TH2238 S22
18 Stollard, ed., Design Against Fire TH1065D47x1994
19 Thallon, Graphic Guide to Frame Construction TH1101 T48x 1991
20 Zahner, Architectural Metals TA461 Z19 1995

Basic construction references, Fine Arts Library

1 Architectural Graphic Standards, latest edition (permanent reserve)
2 Sweet's General Building and Renovation Catalog (reference section)
3 USGBC, New Construction Reference Guide, Version 2.2 (permanent reserve)

Internet sources

1 Construction products and systems: Sweet's online
2 Accessibility: ADA/ABA technical chapters | History of disability legislation
3 Sustainability: LEED | Green Globes | Indoor air quality | Architecture 2030
4 Specifications: Arcat | CSI | 4specs
5 Building failure: Defects and deterioration in buildings online
6 Masonry details: International Masonry Institute Detailing Series
7 Materials of the future: 1952 Asbestos-Cement promotional film ("According to Plan") Part 1 | Part 2