Architectural Detailing: Function, Constructibility, Aesthetics
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| Rating | : | 4.32 (697 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1118881990 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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He has been recognized nationally for his innovative teaching and research regarding construction materials. . He is the bestselling author of The Architect's Studio Companion; Shaping Structures: Statics; and Fundamentals of Building Construction. PATRICK RAND, FAIA, is a Distinguished Professor in the School of Architecture at North Carolina State University. EDWARD ALLEN, FAIA,
I wish I could give this more stars. Excellent! This book will teach you how to fish. The primary use for me has been to establish a framework for detailing future projects - giving me the "why" and "how" of a WIDE variety of detailing patterns rather than the what. It provides a set of principles . "A Well Illustrated Compendium of Commonly Used Architectural Details" according to Samuel Burner. When considering architectural merit, we are all too often seduced by elaborate expressions of form and material. Unfortunately, the resulting oversight keeps many of us from discovering a building's more subtle -- yet no less interesting and important -- archit. Paul said Excellent Resource for Budding Project Architects. I've been working in the architectural industry under the direction of the project architect for just about three years now. I remember my first couple of years being terrified of details, particularly those of consultants. The information in them was far too ab
"this book presents the drawings alongside a clear description of the function of each individual element. This book would be valuable for anyone who wants to learn how and why things are built, rather than just copying some random detail from a google image search."–East-West News Service, May 2016
By demonstrating the use of detail patterns, this book teaches you how to design a building that will perform as well as you intend.Integrate appropriate detailing into your designsLearn the latest in materials, assemblies, and construction methodsIncorporate sustainable design principles and current building codesDesign buildings that perform well, age gracefully, and look greatArchitects understand that aesthetics are only a small fraction of good design, and that stability and functionality require a deep understanding of how things come together. Regulatory topics are primarily focused on the US, but touch on other jurisdictions and geographic settings to give you a well-rounded perspective of the art and science of architectural detailing.In guiding a design from idea to reality, architects design a set of details that show how a structure will be put together. Sustainable design issues are integrated where rel