Sloan's constructive architecture: a guide to the practical builder and mechanic. In which is contained a series of designs for domes, roofs and spires, with a number of plates showing the interior construction and finish of bays, window shutters, sl

Language: English. Approximately 286 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1859. Text in English. This comprehensive guide by Samuel Sloan offers detailed architectural designs and practical construction techniques for builders and mechanics. It includes a series of plans for domes, roofs, and spires, along with illustrations of interior construction, window shutters, sliding doors, and other joinery elements. The work also features examples of the five classical orders of architecture, with precise dimensions and profiles, as well as geometrical problems, diagrams of stair lines, and door mouldings. The text is accompanied by explanatory notes and a glossary, making it a valuable resource for architectural study and historical reference. Book images are non-contractual.