Including Many Examples Of Prominent Office Buildings (1895)
Architectural Engineering, With Especial Reference To High Building Construction: Including Many Examples Of Prominent Office Buildings is a book written by Joseph Kendall Freitag and originally published in 1895. The book is a comprehensive guide to architectural engineering, with a specific focus on the construction of high-rise buildings. It includes detailed information on the materials, techniques, and design principles used in the construction of these buildings, as well as many examples of prominent office buildings from around the world. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the design and construction of foundations, walls, floors, and roofs, as well as the use of elevators, lighting, and ventilation systems. It also includes information on the safety and fire protection measures that are necessary for high-rise buildings. This book is an essential resource for architects, engineers, and anyone interested in the design and construction of tall buildings.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.