Download or read book Encyclopedia of Architecture, Industrialized Construction to Polyesters written by Joseph A. Wilkes and published by Wiley-Interscience. This book was released on 1989 with total page 904 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the third of a 5-volume set comprising a comprehensive architecture reference, with emphasis on architectural processes and building technology. The encyclopedia is being produced by John Wiley & Sons in collaboration with the American Institute of Architects. It will contain approximately 500 articles, representing the efforts of 600 contributors, and total 4000 pages. In addition to approximately 3000 illustrations, the encyclopaedia will contain 500 tables and 100 biographies of leading architectural professionals. The set offers practical coverage of design, engineering, construction, building types, materials, biographies of prominent architectural professionals and firms, and literature articles. The work will be of use to architects, libraries, and construction and engineering professionals.