American Concrete Institute, 2019. 2019. Description from ACI:The “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete” (“Code”) provides minimum requirements for the materials, design, and detailing of structural concrete buildings and, where applicable, nonbuilding structures. This Code was developed by an ANSI-approved consensus process and addresses structural systems, members, and connections, including..... More
ASCE, 2016. ASCE Standard 7 is now published and sold only as a two volume set. Volume 1 being the Provisions, supplement, and errata. Volume 2, the Commentary From the ASCE: Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures, ASCE/SEI 7-16, provides the most up-to-date and coordinated loading..... More
The California Existing Building Code, Title 24, Part 10. The California Building Standards Commission (CBSC): adopts certain provisions of the 2018 International Existing Building Code. This code covers repair, alterations, additions and change of occupancy for existing buildings and historical buildings, while achieving appropriate levels of safety. This is a...... More
ICC International Code Council, 2019. The California Energy Code (CEEC) contains energy conservation standards applicable to most residential and nonresidential buildings throughout California, including schools. Included is a free subscription service for all state updates and supplements. Effective Date: January 1, 2020. 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
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
Wiley, 9/2020. From the Publishers:"The Tiny House Handbook" is not an inspirational coffee-table book featuring beautiful photos of tiny houses. This book is a functional and instructional guide to planning, designing, and building a tiny house. Produced in author Charlie Wing's signature "Visual Handbook" style, with minimal text and heavily..... More
Taunton Press, 12/01/2018. Fourth 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
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
Island Press, 2020. SPUR Event Shipping free 7/23 - 7/31 !! From the Publisher:Today, there is a tremendous mismatch between the available housing stock in the US and the housing options that people want and need. The post-WWII, auto-centric, single-family-development model no longer meets the needs of residents. Urban areas..... More
Princeton Architectural Press, September 2020. From the Publishers: Recent generations of farmers have reinvented the family farm and its traditions, embracing organic practices and sustainability and, along with them, a bold new use of modern architecture. The New Farm profiles sixteen contemporary farms around the globe, accompanied by plans and colorful images..... More
ICC, 2019. Gain full access to the most critical updates to the 2019 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, 2019 Edition, provides a comprehensive analysis of the significant changes in the 2019..... More
Taunton Press, 4/2019. An Illustrated Guide to the Plumbing and Mechanical Codes. Code Check Plumbing / Mechanical From the Publishers of Code Check: This latest edition of our Plumbing and HVAC book has been expanded to 48 pages. The book is based on the 2015 IRC and..... More
East Bay Muni Utility District, 08/01/2004. From the Publishers: This beautifully photographed 320-page book features more than 650 native Californian and Mediterranean plants suited to the climate and microclimates of the Bay Area. With full color images throughout, the book shows plants in garden settings that blend well with natural..... More
Sgipping Now! 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, 2019) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA, 2010).Through its clear, user-friendly format and illustrations, the CARM presents the accessibility building..... 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
ESRI Press, 2021. AVAILABLE 4/15, ORDER NOW!Get an insider look at the US National Park Service to see how they use maps and geospatial technology to protect and manage America’s national parks. Go behind the scenes at the National Park Service to see how maps are used to manage and..... 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
John Wiley & Sons, 03/31/2018. A Guide to Understanding the 2018 International Building Code (IBC). From the Publisher; An easy-to-use, illustrated guide to the 2018 edition of the International Building Code As the U.S. building industry adapts the international standards, architects and other building professionals need a...... 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
Taunton, 04/14/2015. From the Publisher This volume is a comprehensive, authoritative, and easy-to-use reference for homeowners covering all decking projects from the most basic to advanced. This highly visual book is focused on real world situations faced by homeowners and real world advice, including how to deal with the..... More
ICC, 2021. From the ICC: Accessibility PocketBook: 2021 IBC, 2021 IEBC and ICC A117.1-2017 The vital accessibility information you need in one handy source. This helpful publication contains selected provisions from the 2021 International Building Code® (IBC®), 2021 International Existing Building Code® (IEBC®) and the entire text of ICC A117.1-2017..... More
WoodenBoat Books, 11/01/2004. From the Publisher: The almost forgotten craft of shifting large weights with brains instead of engines. Beginning with practical rules for moving like "Get the Ming vase out of the Room. All the way out," and "What goes up comes down heavier." This is a fascinating description..... More
Houghton Mifflin, 10/2020. ROMAN MARS is the creator and host of the podcast 99% Invisible , boasting over one million downloads per episode. He also founded Radiotopia, a leading collective of innovative independent podcasts. He lives in Berkeley, California. KURT KOHLSTEDT is the digital director and producer of 99% Invisible. Before joining the show..... More