Design Construction category: 427 books
SketchUp to LayOut
The Essential Guide to Creating Construction Documents with SketchUp Pro and LayOut
Language: English
Release Date: January 30, 2014
SKETCHUP TO LAYOUT: THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO CREATING CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS WITH SKETCHUP PRO & LAYOUT
The SketchUp to LayOut book is the essential guide for woodworkers, carpenters, architects, contractors, builders, and designers who already know the basics on how to use SketchUp, but...
by John Clark
Language: English
Release Date: December 23, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: December 23, 2015
One Simple Guide About Everything You Need To Know For Building The Shipping Container Home Of Your DreamsWant a guide on how to build a shipping container home? You are at the right place!You’re about to discover how to build your very own shipping container home, with no mortgage...
by John Davidson
Language: English
Release Date: July 30, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: July 30, 2014
Step by step instructions on how to build a bunkhouse or small cabin. With over 100 pictures and illustrations. Also complete video links to watch the author build one of the bunkhouses. Bunkhouse or small cabin plans and blueprints design and construction.Table of ContentsAbout the AuthorDisclaimer12...
How Things Are Made
From Automobiles to Zippers
Language: English
Release Date: February 27, 2018
For anyone curious about the nuts and bolts of human ingenuity, How Things Are Made is a fascinating exploration of the process behind the manufacture of everyday items.
What are bulletproof vests made of? How do manufacturers get lipstick into the tube? How many layers are there in an iPhone...
The Peril of Log Building
Raising a Voice for Log Building for Future Generations
Language: English
Release Date: October 23, 2012
Many excellent books and articles have been published about log homes. Some focus on the aesthetics, style and decorating of log homes. Some focus on building methods -- from "build your own" to technical instructions. None examine the specific evaluation of log structures to build a high...
Framing Roofs
Completely Revised and Updated
Language: English
Release Date: March 7, 2013
This essential reference for pros and passionate amateurs is back with a fresh design and updated content. Written by respected builders from all over America, this extensive revision collects all the latest roof framing articles from the pages of Fine Homebuilding magazine -- from cutting rafters...
Black & Decker The Complete Outdoor Builder - Updated Edition
From Arbors to Walkways 150 DIY Projects
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2016
Find more than 150 projects for building custom decks, patios, fences, sheds, and more! From building a new deck to creating a garden pathway, the great outdoors is the most popular place for homeowners to showcase their creativity and skill. With more than 150 outdoor building projects shown with...
Elite Weapons for LEGO Fanatics
Build Working Handcuffs, Body Armor, Batons, Sunglasses, and the World's Hardest Hitting Brick Guns
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2015
The last LEGO brick weapon construction book and design guide you’ll ever need, Elite Weapons for LEGO Fanatics features building instructions for thirteen fully functional LEGO masterpieces, including the monstrous, 27-inch-long Dinosaur Superior, a fully automatic combat rifle that can puncture...
by Sham Tickoo
Language: English
Release Date: January 18, 2019
Language: English
Release Date: January 18, 2019
Exploring AutoCAD Civil 3D 2017 textbook introduces the users to the powerful Building Information Modeling (BIM) solution, AutoCAD Civil 3D. The BIM solution in AutoCAD Civil 3D helps create and visualize a coordinated data model. This data model can then be used to design and analyze a civil engineering...
by R. H. Simons, A.R. Bean
Language: English
Release Date: June 19, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: June 19, 2008
'Lighting Engineering: Applied Calculations' describes the mathematical background to the calculation techniques used in lighting engineering and links them to the applications with which they are used. The fundamentals of flux and illuminance, colour, measurement and optical design are covered in...
The Greened House Effect
Renovating Your Home with a Deep Energy Retrofit
Language: English
Release Date: May 24, 2013
With greater public awareness of the need for energy independence, the issue of how we can make our existing homes more resource efficient is becoming ever more critical. Residential buildings make up a large fraction of our energy needs, largely due to heating and air-conditioning. So it's no longer...
The Homeowner’s Guide to Buying Replacement Windows and Hiring Contractors
Insider Secrets that Will Save You Time, Headaches, and Money
Language: English
Release Date: June 5, 2015
This book is for homeowners thinking about replacing their existing windows and having a service provider do it for them. If you are a DIY-er or renter, then this book is not for you.
It does not matter what stage you’re in as far as your window research and shopping process. You might...
Building Today's Green Home
Practical, Cost-Effective and Eco-Responsible Homebuilding
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2009
Make Your Green Home a Reality!
Building the right-sized green home involves making eco-smart decisions. In Building Today's Green Home, you will learn:
• How to choose the correct location of your building lot and what is the optimum placement of your house to take advantage of solar...
Deck Ideas You Can Use - Updated Edition
Stunning Designs & Fantastic Features for Your Dream Deck
Language: English
Release Date: March 14, 2016
This photo-rich book is the tool every DIYer and homeowner needs to plan and design a beautiful custom deck. If you're looking to build a new deck or remodel the one you have, you want to start by spreading some innovative deck designs in front of you. Look no further than Deck Ideas You Can Use....