International Code Council, 06/13/2018. For one and two-family dwellings. From the Publisher:This comprehensive code comprises all building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas and electrical requirements for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories. For the most current adoptions details go to International Code AdoptionsThe IRC contains many important changes..... More
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
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
Wiley, 2015. From the Back Cover:Structures are an essential element of the building process, yet one of the most difficult concepts for architects to grasp. While structural engineers do the detailed consulting work for a project, architects should have enough knowledge of structural theory and analysis to design a building..... 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
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
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
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), 10/20/2020. A comprehensive guide covering everything from growing in containers to planting a garden from scratch- Fully illustrated with detailed step-by-steps and inspirational gardening ideas- Detailed beginner's guide to garden design, including step-by-step instructions for simple hard landscaping such as building a raised bed, creating a...... More
Taunton Press, 09/2020. An Illustrated Guide to Building a Safe House. The latest edition of the flagship Code Check has arrived. Code Check 9th edition is based on the 2018 IRC, UMC, & UPC, and the 2017 NEC, the most commonly adopted codes in the United States (and the ones..... 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
International Code Council, 2021. From the ICC:This second edition of Deck Construction is the most comprehensive publication available for deck code compliance. International Residential Code® (IRC®) provisions for decks from the 2021 edition are reprinted, including tables and figures, alongside unique discussion, commentary, photos and illustrations to help readers better..... 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. Just Arrived! December 6th...better late than never! . 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..... 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
Merrell, 10/2020. Paperback. From the Publisher: Some of the finest architectural structures in India are to be found below ground: these are its ancient stepwells. Stepwells are unique to India; the earliest rudimentary wells date from about the 4th century CE, and eventually they were built throughout the country, particularly..... More