Bright Communications, 2022. After 12 years of blogging about building science, Allison Bailes has put some of the most important knowledge about how houses work—or don’t—into a book titled: A House Needs to Breathe…Or Does It? This book lays out the basic science of buildings. When it comes to how..... More
BUILDER'S BOOK, 2022. $19.95 WHEN ORDER WITH THE CORRESPONDING CODE. Tabs are available for the 2022 California Title 24: Building Code Residential Code Electrical Code Mechanical Code Plumbing Code Fire Code. More
BUILDER'S BOOK, 2022. $19.95 WHEN ORDER WITH THE CORRESPONDING CODE. Tabs are available for the 2022 California Title 24: Building Code Residential Code Electrical Code Mechanical Code Plumbing Code Fire Code. More
ICC / NFPA / IAPMO, 2019. Need it ALL? The COMBO includes: Part 1: Administration Part 2: Building Part 2.5: Residential (one and two family dwellings) Part 3: Electrical Part 4: Mechanical Part 5: Plumbing Part 6: Energy Part 9: Fire ..... More
ICC, 2022. Available NOW! The California Green Building Standards Code (CGBSC) is also referred to as CALGreen. This code features: Regulations for energy efficiency, water efficiency and conservation, material conservation and resource efficiency, environmental quality, and more. Mandatory provisions for commercial, residential, and public school buildings. Appendices with voluntary..... More
Rizzoli, 10/01/2020. Biographical Note: Lauren Camilleri and Sophia Kaplan are the brainchildren behind the Sydney-based interior-design nursery Leaf Supply. They have professional backgrounds in interior architecture and advertising, respectively. Together, they have previously authored Leaf Supply and Indoor Jungle for Smith Street Books. Publisher Marketing: This is the definitive text for potting, maintaining, and loving your houseplants. Houseplants have the..... More
ICC - International Code Council, 2019. Binder. The California Fire Code (CFC) contains regulations consistent with nationally recognized and accepted practices for safeguarding life and property from the hazards of: Fire and explosion. Dangerous conditions arising from the storage, handling, and use of hazardous materials and devices. Hazardous conditions..... More
ICC, 07/01/2019. Effective January 1, 2020. The California Administrative Code, Title 24 Part 1 provides information that relates to the implementation and enforcement of the standards found in the remaining portions of the code. Part 1 also describes the California Building Standards Commission's procedures for building standards approval and appeals..... More
ICC, 07/01/2013. Reprints, amends, and supplements the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), effective Jan 2020. The 2019 California Building Code (CBC) is a fully integrated code based on the 2018 International Building Code. (With Extensive amendments and additions) This code comes in a 2 volume set. Included is a free..... More
NFPA, 2019. From the NFPA:The 2019 California Electrical Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 3 is based on the 2017 edition of NFPA 70®: National Electrical Code (NEC) -- the widely adopted Code containing regulations for electrical wiring, overcurrent protection, grounding, and installation. Updated every three years to..... More
Taunton Press, 12/01/2018. Fifth Edition. From the Publisher; This enlarged, updated, and expanded FOURTH edition of the classic reference on home systems and materials includes the latest code information, new full-color drawings, and a completely new section on making your home green. The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling is..... More
Oxford University Press. The inspiring theoretical base for the widely acclaimed Pattern Language. The inspiring theoretical base for the widely acclaimed Pattern Language. Beautifully written and illustrated. 552pp. hc. More
Princeton Architectural Press, 4/1/2022. Publisher Marketing: A portfolio of ten lushly illustrated residential landscape projects in California's wine country, each a lesson in the alchemy of garden design, created by landscape architecture firm Lucas & Lucas. The work of landscape architecture firm Lucas & Lucas extends the architecture of the house..... More
Universe, 11/2010. Living Green in Style. From the Publisher; Fresh perspectives on how good design can create stylish yet ecologically sound living spaces in small-scale homes. Anyone who has faced the challenges of limited living space will find inspiration in this survey of the latest trends in environmentally sensitive..... More
Oro Editions, 2023. Pragmatic and imaginative, this book is a modern manual for urban housing - getting it built and making it great. Written for design professionals, students, as well as residents, developers and city officials, 9 Ways to make Housing for People lays out core principles and strategies that..... More
2023. The California accessibility reference manual (CARM) is a quick and easy-to-understand reference guide that presents, delineates, and illustrates the requirements of accessibility found in the California Building Code (CBC, 2022) and the Americans with disabilities act (ADA, 2010).Through its clear, user-friendly format and illustrations, the CARM presents the accessibility building..... More
Cool Springs Press, 3/1/2022. Updated 7th Edition. From the Publisher: Be inspired by new design and follow the latest codes as you custom build the deck of your dreams. Architecture, building codes, and design are not static; they change constantly. That's why there's a new edition of the best-selling BLACK+DECKER The..... More
Taunton Press, 2015. From the Publishers: Written by respected builders, this all new edition collects all the latest deck-building articles from the pages of Fine Homebuilding magazine, covering every aspect of deck design and construction, including the pros and cons of the newest decking materials. All New Building Decks guides..... More
Taunton Press, 10/10/2018. Best of Fine Homebuilding: Completely Revised and Updated February 2018. From the Publisher;Foundation work is not the glamorous side of home building. It is hard, dirty work. But it's also the work upon which all other work rests, and so a good foundation is critical to every..... More
John Wiley & Sons, 02/01/2020. With dedicated web site. From the Publisher; The #1 visual guide to building construction principles, updated with the latest materials, methods, and systems For over four decades, Building Construction Illustrated has been the leading visual guide to the principles of building construction. Filled with..... More
Gestalten, 2020. From tiny spaces...to not so tiny...innovative gardens around the world. Publisher Marketing: Step into innovative little gardens of Eden created on small terraces and city rooftops, as well as out in the suburbs and countryside. As our lifestyles become more sustainable, so does the way we interact with..... More
Gestalten, 3/2020. From the Publisher: Reclaimed, reused and virtually indestructible: The gestalten bestseller Container Atlas comes in a long awaited updated edition. In recent years container architecture has become an essential part of our twenty-first-century surroundings, with it being used to create modular structures for pavilions, brand showrooms, retail premises..... More
ICC, 09/15/2022. Available NOW! From the Publisher:Gain full access to the most critical updates to the 2022 California Building Code, the real-world application of those changes, and why they originated – all in a single, easy-to-use resource. Significant Changes to the California Building Code, 2022 Edition, provides a comprehensive analysis of the..... More
ICC, 9/15/2022. Available NOW! From the Publishers: If you are seeking a solid understanding of the latest updates to the California Residential Code, Significant Changes to the California Residential Code, 2022 Edition provides just that – all in a single, easy-to-use resource! The book focuses on provisions that have special significance, are utilized..... More
ICC, 2018. Wall bracing is a common source of confusion and misapplication although it is of critical importance when designing, performing plan review, building or inspecting a structure. This full-color illustrative guide was developed to help building designers, builders, building officials and others using the code in the application of..... More