Materials for Architects and Builders
Materials for Architects and Builders
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Covers a range of key materials used within the construction industry. This work provides a descriptive introduction to the manufacture, key physical properties, specification and uses of the major building materials. It places emphasis on environmental concerns, with chapters on ecological and energy saving materials such as photovoltaics.
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Materials for Architects and Builders by Arthur Lyons
"Materials for Architects and Builders" covers the broad range of key materials used within the construction industry and is a descriptive introduction to the manufacture, key physical properties, specification and uses of the major building materials. This new edition has been fully updated to take into account new materials that have come into use since the first edition in 1996. In particular, there is increased emphasis on environmental concerns, with new chapters on ecological and energy saving materials such as photovoltaics. The book is illustrated throughout with many photographs and diagrams showing materials and building components both individually and in use. Each chapter lists the up-to-date British and European Standards, revised Building Regulations together with related Building Research Establishment publications and suggested further reading. It is an essential reading for students of building, architecture and construction. It provides an extensive coverage of all types of building materials. It is updated to include details on energy saving materials and techniques.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780750657259 |
| ISBN 10 | 0750657251 |
| Title | Materials for Architects and Builders |
| Author | Arthur Lyons |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 2003-12-02 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |