Architectural Detailing: Function, Constructibility, Aesthetics, 3rd Edition
Allen, Edward; Rand, Patrick
ISBN 10: 1118881990 ISBN 13: 9781118881996
Published by Wiley, Hoboken, New Jersey, 2016
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Third edition, 2016. Covers have some light wear and handling. ISBN sticker on rear cover and on the spine. There is a very faint, almost imperceptible damp stain to the last few pages. Binding tight and text clean. Seller Inventory # 4434769
Synopsis:
The industry-standard guide to designing well-performing buildings
Architectural Detailing systematically describes the principles by which good architectural details are designed. Principles are explained in brief, and backed by extensive illustrations that show you how to design details that will not leak water or air, will control the flow of heat and water vapor, will adjust to all kinds of movement, and will be easy to construct. This new third edition has been updated to conform to International Building Code 2012, and incorporates current knowledge about new material and construction technology. Sustainable design issues are integrated where relevant, and the discussion includes reviews of recent built works that extract underlying principles that can be the basis for new patterns or the alteration and addition to existing patterns. 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. Good details are correct, complete, and provide accurate information to a wide variety of users. 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 designs
- Learn the latest in materials, assemblies, and construction methods
- Incorporate sustainable design principles and current building codes
- Design buildings that perform well, age gracefully, and look great
Architects 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. Architectural Detailing helps you bring it all together with a well fleshed-out design that communicates accurately at all levels of the construction process.
About the Author:
EDWARD ALLEN, FAIA, has been a member of the faculties at both Yale University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and has frequently taught as a guest at institutions across the United States for over 30 years. 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. He has been recognized nationally for his innovative teaching and research regarding construction materials.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Architectural Detailing: Function, ...
Publisher: Wiley, Hoboken, New Jersey
Publication Date: 2016
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 3rd Edition