Now in its Fourth Edition, Fundamentals of Building Construction is an essential textbook that has been used by thousands of students annually in schools of architecture, engineering, and construction technology. The best selling reference focuses on the basic materials and methods used in building construction. Emphasizing common construction systems such as light wood frames, masonry bearing walls, steel frames, and reinforced concrete, the new edition includes new coverage of green design and energy efficient construction energies, and is based on the International Building Code[registered].