{"product_id":"9780470633762","title":"Structure for Architects A Primer","description":"\u003ch1\u003eStructure for Architects\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Primer\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRamsey Dabby | Ashwani Bedi\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eArchitecture \/ Design, Drafting, Drawing \u0026amp; Presentation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn introduction to the concepts and principles of architectural structures in an easy-to-read format\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten as an easy-to-understand primer on the topic, Structure for Architects engages readers through instruction that uses a highly visual format and real-world examples to underline the key facets of structural principles that are essential to the design process. Eschewing complicated mathematics and technical jargon, Structure for Architects demystifies the subject matter by showing it in the context of everyday situations, giving architects and architectural technologists a clear understanding of how to incorporate structural principles into their designs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHighlights of this book include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eA rich collection of drawings, photographs, and diagrams, spread throughout the text, which demonstrate fundamental structural concepts using everyday examples\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn overview of structural design basics, as well as a summary of structural forms\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eA look at the design implications of steel, reinforced concrete, and wood\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBy providing an overall view of structures that covers the essentials of what architects and architectural technologists need to know, \u003ci\u003eStructure for Architects\u003c\/i\u003e is a valuable tool for illustrating the importance of designing with structure in mind and for learning the basics that are necessary for collaborating confidently with project team members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRamsey Dabby\u003c\/b\u003e is Chief Architect for the New York City Fire Department and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Architecture at New York City College of Technology (CUNY). He is a registered architect in New York and New Jersey with forty years of architectural experience in the private and public sectors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAshwani Bedi\u003c\/b\u003e is a Structural Engineer with the New York City Department of Design and Construction and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Structures at both New York City College of Technology (CUNY) and New York University. In addition to being a professional engineer in New York, New Jersey, and Maryland, he is also a Chartered Engineer in India. He has more than twenty years of varied engineering experience with acclaimed national and international consulting firms in the fields of structural design, CAD, and computer-aided analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 April 2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470633762\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e272\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44380546302092,"sku":"9780470633762","price":81.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470633762_6a311649-547f-4d01-bf8e-6cc22698e59b.jpg?v=1780175871","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780470633762","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}