Taunton Press, 09/2010. From the Publisher; House framing can be an intimidating challenge. Thousands of pieces of wood must be cut to precise dimensions, according to a set of plans. Accurate and safe assembly is critical as the house must support the weight of building materials, equipment, appliances, and people..... More
Taunton Press, 11/2009. Revised Edition. From the Publisher; If you're interested in expanding the usable living space in your home -- and boosting its value -- finishing your basement is a smart way to make it happen. In this new and revised edition of Remodeling a Basement, you'll find a...... More
Storey Publishing, 12/06. From the publisher For avid gardeners, the biggest downside of the hobby is the limited growing season in much of the country. Gardening during the winter is often reduced to tending houseplants and browsing seed catalogs for next summer’s tomato choices. Master Gardener and builder Roger..... More
Taunton Press, 10/2010. From the Publisher; The bandsaw is a woodworking favorite and the workhorse of any wood shop. Craftsmen and women turn to this practical tool for a wide array of tasks — cutting curves, ripping stock, making a variety of useful joints, using guides and templates, and transforming..... More
Solano Press, 02/01/2013. Step-by-Step Guide on How to Comply with the California Environmental Quality Act. MARCH 2020 - out of stock pending reprint / or new editionFROM THE PUBLISHER: ABOUT THE BOOK CEQA Deskbook is unique... The only easy-to-understand, illustrated guide to CEQA Used by..... More
Tuttle Publishing, 09/01/2017. From the Publisher; Bridges, the least known and understood of China's many wonders, are one of its most striking and resilient feats of architectural prowess. Chinese Bridges brings together a thorough look at these marvels from one of the world's leading experts on Chinese culture and historical..... More
Sierra Club Books, 11/2010. From the Publisher; Since Rosalind Creasy popularized the concept of landscaping with edibles a quarter-century ago, interest in eating healthy, fresh, locally grown foods has swept across the nation. More and more Americans are looking to grow clean, delicious produce at home, saving money and natural..... More
Taunton Press, 03/2011. Creating Small-Scale Community in a Large-Scale World. From the Publisher; Pocket Neighborhoods: Creating Small Scale Community in a Large Scale World introduces an antidote to faceless, placeless sprawl — small scale neighborhoods where people can easily know one another, where empty nesters and single householders with far-flung..... More
Storey Publishing, 10/08/2013. From the Publisher: Discover the huge possibilities to be found in a small house! Whether you re building from scratch or retrofitting an existing structure, these 50 innovative floor plans will show you how to make the most of houses measuring 1400 square feet or less..... More
Betterway Books, 7/14/2014. From the Publisher: Tiny homes are popping up across America, captivating people with their novel approach not only to housing, but to life. Once considered little more than a charming oddity, the tiny house movement continues to gain momentum among those who thirst for a simpler, "greener,"..... More
American Society of Civil Engineers, 04/2011. An Illustrated Guide. From the Publisher; Significant Changes to Seismic Load Provisions of ASCE 7-10: An Illustrated Guide focuses on the revisions to the seismic load requirements set forth in the latest edition of the Standard for minimum design loads. Mirroring the organization of..... More
Safety Meetings, 1/1/2002. This hard-bound undated log book is well laid out and (relatively) inexpensive. Why Use a Construction & Maintenance Daily Log? Accurate, Complete Record Keeping Is Vital!You need a tool that will get the record keeping done! You need the Construction & Maintenance Daily Log. What can the..... More
W. W. Norton, 01/01/1990. The Strength of Architecture. Between a nomad's tent and the Sears Tower lies a revolution in technology, materials, and structures. Here is a clear and enthusiastic introduction to building methods from ancient times to the present day. B/W line drawings. More
Oro Editions, 2020. Gathering is focused on the non-residential works of BCJ From the Publisher: Good buildings require an understanding of the principles of structure, light, space, and material, but great buildings require an understanding of people. The most successful inspire through the interactions and connections made within them. Gathering..... More
Ryland, Peters, & Small, 10/01/2015. From the Publisher: In Beautifully Small, Sara Emslie embraces the positive aspects of living in small spaces and offers creative design and style solutions to the practical problems associated with limited living space. In Chapter 1: Inspiration, Sara draws inspiration from truly tiny spaces..... More
Gingko Press, 04/15/2016. From the Publisher: Take a look at the experiences and associations type evokes. Fonts have different personalities that can create trust or mistrust, give you confidence, make things seem easier to do or make a product taste better. Understand the science behind how fonts influence what..... More
Taunton Press, 10/10/2012. Tailoring Your Home for the Way You Really Live (paperback). From the Publisher: Now in a Paperback edition! More Big Ideas from Sarah Susanka including hundreds of Not So Big ideas that can beautifully and affordably transform any home. Sometimes small changes can have a big impact..... More
Taunton Press, 10/2008. Expanded 10th Anniversary Edition. From the Publisher; Ten years ago, Sarah Susanka started a revolution in home design with a deceptively simple message: quality should always come before quantity. Now, the book that celebrated that bold declaration is back in this special 10th anniversary edition featuring a...... More
Rizzoli International Publications, 2023. A wide-ranging book on the timeless, elegant interiors of the versatile Frances Elkins, the grande dame of early twentieth-century design who influenced so many important designers of our time. Called "the most creative designer we have ever had" by Billy Baldwin, Frances Elkins has been revered for..... More
SEAOC/ICC, 2019. From SEAOC and ICC:Since 1959, the Recommended Lateral Force Requirements “Blue Book” published by the SEAOC Seismology Committee has heavily influenced the seismic design of structures. The intent of the Blue Book up until the seventh edition (1999) was to act as a vehicle for writing recommended minimum..... More
SEAOC / ICC, 2020. 2018 IBC® SEAOC Structural/Seismic Design Manual, Volume 1: Code Application Examples This series provides a step-by-step approach to applying the structural provisions of the 2018 International Building Code® and referenced standards. Volume 1 contains code application examples based on the IBC and ASCE 7-16, including determination..... More
SEAOC / ICC, 2020. 2018 IBC® SEAOC Structural/Seismic Design Manual, Volume 2: Examples for Light-Frame, Tilt-up, and Masonry Buildings This series provides a step-by-step approach to applying the structural provisions of the 2018 International Building Code® and referenced standards. Volume 2 contains code application examples of light-frame, tilt-up, and masonry..... More
SEAOC / ICC, 2020. 2018 IBC® SEAOC Structural/Seismic Design Manual, Volume 3: Examples for Concrete Buildings This series provides a step-by-step approach to applying the structural provisions of the 2018 International Building Code® and referenced standards. Volume 3 contains code application examples of concrete construction. Moment frames, braced frames, and..... More
Island Press, 9/2020. From Los Angeles to Boston and Chicago to Miami, US cities are struggling to address the twin crises of high housing costs and household instability. Debates over the appropriate course of action have been defined by two poles: building more housing or enacting stronger tenant protections. These..... More
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