Housing

By John MacSai, Eugene P. Holland, Harry S. Nachman, et al.

Book Overview

An updated reference source providing easy access to the design, building, financing and management of multi-family housing. Dissects housing into its various components: architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, behavioral and financial. Synthesizes all factors through the design methodology of high, low, and midrise prototypes. Includes important coverage of housing for the elderly and the handicapped; energy conservation; pre-cast and pre-stressed techniques and context sensitivity. Features 87 outstanding projects illustrated with photos, plans, site plans and cost data; extensive bibliography and over 600 illustrations.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471081264
• ISBN13: 9780471081265
• Release Date: February 1982
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 590 Pages
• Weight: 3.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.8" x 0.6" x 5.1"