| Construction Primer for Southern Africa Contributor(s): Wegelin, Hans (Author) |
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ISBN: 1485307716 ISBN-13: 9781485307716 Publisher: Protea Boekhuis OUR PRICE: $18.00 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Architecture | Reference - History | Africa - South - General |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 8.2" W x 10.5" (1.25 lbs) 236 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Southern Africa |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Architecture is often described as the marriage of art and technology, and integral to good design is an in-depth understanding of materials and construction. The complex range of technical and practical factors that need to be considered in the design and construction of a building can be overwhelming. This primer to construction provides an accessible and concise guide to this complexity. |
Contributor Bio(s): Wegelin, Hans: - Hans Wegelin received his Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Pretoria University in 1964. He lectured at Pretoria University from 1970 to 2005, being promoted to Associate Professor. He published more than thirty articles on construction in Architecture SA and SA Architect, a specifications guide for Architects, an illustrated list of builders' tools, and construction notes for students in Architecture. |