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
Amer Society of Civil Engineers, 2022. Prepared by the Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures Standards Committee of the Codes and Standards Activity Division of the Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures, ASCE/SEI 7-22, provides..... More
ICC, 2022. AVAILABLE JULY, PRE-ORDER NOW California Residential Code (CRC) contains building provisions that cover construction of one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses that are three stories or less.This is a fully integrated code based on the 2021 International Residential Code® (Chapters 2-10). California amendments provide consistency with model code format..... More
ICC, 2022. Paperback. The most Critical updates to the 2022 California Fire Code! AVAILABLE NOW!Significant Changes to the California Fire Code provides a comprehensive analysis of the CFC's changes, and key insights into its contents and implications. Coverage includes changes made to both structural and nonstructural provisions. Each change analysis..... 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
IAPMO, 2019. Title 24 Part 5. The California Plumbing Code contains plumbing standards of state adopting agencies. Part 5 incorporates and reprints the Uniform Plumbing Code 2018. (This 2019 edition is published by IAPMO for the CBSC)Your purchase includes all amendments, revisions, and errata for the 3 year cycle. 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
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
Wiley. A VISUAL INTRODUCTION TO THE FUNDAMENTALS OF THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE In Building Codes Illustrated: The Basics, architectural illustration expert Francis D.K. Ching and California architect and engineer Steven R. Winkel deliver a concise visual introduction to the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) distilled from the industry bestseller Building Codes..... 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
Island Press, 2019. Paperback. Foreword by Jan Gehl. Imagine waking up to the gentle noises of the city, and moving through your day with complete confidence that you will get where you need to go quickly and efficiently. Soft City is about ease and comfort, where density has a human dimension, adapting..... 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
Taunton Press, 12/2020. Michael Casey. From the Publisher; Now in its ninth edition, this timely, invaluable reference guide gives users the information they need to avoid the most common electrical code violations, while emphasizing the central safety principles that underlie the 2020 National Electrical Code. This revised and expanded edition of Code Check Electrical has been completely updated to..... 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
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. Ladybugs, dogs, owls, otters: Charley Harper’s geometric illustrations are more than a source of delight. With a never-ending curiosity for the natural world, especially for wildlife and flora, Harper developed a unique style that influenced generations of artists and designers. Wild Life celebrates the centenary and legacy of Charley Harper..... 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
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, 9/15/2022. DUE TO PAPER SHORTAGES THIS TITLE HAS BEEN DELAYED UNTIL MID to LATE NOVEMBER 2022. 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..... 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
ICC, 09/01/2012. From the ICC: Building Department Administration, 5th editionThe content, compilation and organization of this unique publication is based on the expertise and practical knowledge of more than 50 building safety and resiliency professionals in government and private practice participating as authors, contributors, peer reviewers and editors, making it one..... More