Wiley, 04/15/2017. Interpreting the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design. From Builders: Although it doesn't say so on the cover, the author completely integrates the 2016 California Accessibility regulations into this important new book! From the Publisher: INTEGRATE YOUR DESIGNS WITH COMPLIANT ACCESS INTERPRETATIONS..... More
2019. If you are seeking a solid understanding of the latest updates to the California Fire Code, Significant Changes to the California Fire Code, 2019 Edition provides just that – all in a single, easy-to-use resource! The book focuses on provisions that have special significance, are utilized frequently, or have had a...... More
Taunton Press, May 2019. 5th Edition 2019. The “bible” for home renovators for over 35 years, Renovation has now been completely revised and updated to reflect the new realities of planning carefully, spending wisely, maximizing space, and building durably.•Planning•Tools•Building Materials•Roofs•Doors & Windows•Exteriors•Structural Carpentry•Masonry•Electrical Wiring•Foundations•Kitchens & Baths•Plumbing•Finish Surfaces•Tiling•Energy Conservation•Painting•Finish Carpentry•Wallpapering•Flooring And moreAbout the..... More
ICC, 07/01/2017. An Interpretive Manual and Checklist. From the ICC: Understanding new accessibility requirements for public buildings, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and public housing in California is made easier with this newly updated bestseller. CalDAG is the only book available combining and cross-referencing the 2016 California Building Code (CBC)..... More
ICC (International Code Council), 2020. 2020. Shipping Now! CalDAG is one of the only publications available that immediately places at your fingertips all of the applicable scoping and technical requirements for disabled access, including the specific exceptions and exclusions, that apply to a particular project. Author Michael P. Gibbens, who..... More
McGraw-Hill, 2020. Master the practice of designing structures with cross-laminated timber. This comprehensive guide explains the design standards, safety protocols, and codes and regulations engineers need to know to use cross-laminated timber as a structural building material. Featuring contributions from experts in the field, Cross-Laminated Timber Design: Structural Properties, Standards, and Safety introduces..... More
2016. Referenced by the 2019 California CodesFrom the NFPA: Updates in the 2016 NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems help designers, engineers, contractors, and installers develop the best fire sprinkler defense for any occupancy. Fire protection challenges have changed along with construction materials and types of storage. Get equipped..... More
Heyday Books, 2020. Obi Kaufman. Publishers Blurb:From the author of The California Field Atlas and The State of Water comes a major work that not only guides readers through the Golden State’s forested lands, but also presents a profoundly original vision of nature in the twenty-first century. The Forests of California features an abundance of..... More
Heyday, May 2019. Publisher Marketing: Obi Kaufmann, author of the best-selling California Field Atlas, turns his artful yet analytical attention to the Golden State's single most complex and controversial resource: water. In this new book, full-color maps unravel the braided knot of California's water infrastructure and ecosystems, exposing a history of..... More
ICC, 2019. If you are seeking a solid understanding of the latest updates to the California Residential Code, Significant Changes to the California Residential Code, 2019 Edition provides just that – all in a single, easy-to-use resource! The book focuses on provisions that have special significance, are utilized frequently, or have had..... 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
Island Press, 10/2019. "Better Buses, Better Cities is likely the best book ever written on improving bus service in the United States." — Randy Shaw, Beyond Chron"The ultimate roadmap for how to make the bus great again in your city." — Spacing"The definitive volume on how to make bus frequent, fast, reliable, welcoming, and..... More
Princeton Architectural Press, Sept 2020. Striking, innovative, and dramatically sited, the twenty-nine projects in Tom Kundig: Working Title reveal the hand of a master of contextually astute, richly detailed architecture. As Kundig's work has increased in scale and variety, in diverse locations from his native Seattle to Hawaii and Rio de Janeiro..... More
USG Corporation / Wiley, 08/01/2014. 7th Edition. From the Publisher: An invaluable reference of construction procedures for gypsum drywall, cement board, veneer plaster, and conventional plaster. An illustrated, comprehensive, and authoritative guide on all facets of gypsum construction. You'll find the newest product developments, installation methods, fire- and sound-rated construction..... More
Voracious, 10/2019. Cabin Porn?? Learn to make your own quiet place somewhere with this inspiring journey inside tranquil cabins and handmade homes, from the creators of the wildly popular Cabin Porn phenomenon. Cabin Porn began as an online project created by a group of friends to inspire their own homebuilding..... More