BASICS is a new series of books designed for architecture students and young professionals. The BASICS books reinforce the key design and construction concepts necessary for practitioners for the duration of their careers in architecture. Organized in individual volumes, the first modules of BASICS are specifically addressed to those just beginning their studies. The series begins with two titles each that cover the three most basic subjects confronting the beginning student: design, the fundamentals of presentation, and construction. The authors do more than merely bring together field-specific information'they present it in a userfriendly manner that is certain to challenge and enlighten all students of architecture.
Masonry Construction demonstrates the fundamental principles of scale, construction, and assembly of building components using simple masonry structures as examples. The areas of masonry construction discussed include materials and measurements, building physics and components, and load-bearing structures.