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Other Books by Edward Allen
 Fundamentals of Building Construction (4th Edition) co-authored with Joseph Iano. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2004. ISBN 0-471-21903-7
This is the preeminent textbook and reference book on materials and methods of building construction in North America today, used by hundreds of universities and colleges for programs in architecture, building construction, and construction engineering. Profusely illustrated with hundreds of photographs and line drawings, it covers soils and foundations, heavy timber, wood light frame, masonry, steel, sitecast concrete, precast concrete, roofing, cladding of every type, and interior finishes. A companion book of student exercises by Joseph Iano and an Instructor's Manual are available. Visit publisher's web site...
 The Architect's Studio Companion, (3rd Edition) co-authored with Joseph Iano. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., July 2001. ISBN 0-471-39235-9
Subtitled Rules of Thumb for Preliminary Design, this recently updated volume is aimed at the early stages of building design. It makes it quick and easy for students of architectural design and practicing professionals to select and proportion a structural system, mechanical and electrical systems, daylighting systems, and egress, all in compliance with the latest model building code standards. Visit publisher's web site...
 Architectural Detailing: Function, Constructibility, Aesthetics. New York, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., December 1992. Drawings by Joseph Iano and Edward Allen. ISBN 0-471-54792-1
This is the only book in print that lays out a complete set of principles for the design of architectural details. These principles are then demonstrated in three extended design examples: a wood light frame building and cladding systems in brick veneer and architectural concrete. Visit publisher's web site...
 How Buildings Work (2nd edition). New York, Oxford University Press, 1995. Drawings by David Swoboda and Edward Allen. ISBN 0-19-509100-0
Without mathematics, this volume explains what buildings do and how they do it. Major topics include structure, thermal comfort, illumination, acoustics, plumbing, electrical systems, controlling fire, and keeping water out. Suitable as an introduction to architectural technology for students of architecture, or as a guide to building function for sidewalk superintendents. Visit publisher's web site... |
