
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 & backed by extensive illustrations that show you how to design details that will not leak water or air will control the flow of heat & water vapor will adjust to all kinds of movement & will be easy to construct This new third edition has been updated to conform to International Building Code 2012 & incorporates current knowledge about new material & construction technology Sustainable design issues are integrated where relevant & the discussion
Includes:: reviews of recent built works that extract underlying principles that can be the basis for new patterns or the alteration & addition to existing patterns Regulatory topics are primarily focused on the US but touch on other jurisdictions & geographic settings to give you a well-rounded perspective of the art & 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 & 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 & construction methods Incorporate sustainable design principles & current building codes Design buildings that perform well age gracefully & look great Architects understand that aesthetics are only a small fraction of good design & that stability & 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