Understanding Architectural Details - Residential
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$59.99
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Publication Date: September 1st, 2017
Publisher:
First in Architecture
ISBN:
9781916334304
Pages:
320
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Description
Understanding Architectural Details - Residential, is dedicated to residential construction. The book is packed full of over 150 construction details in 2D, and 150 construction details in 3D.
We look at the principles behind construction detailing, and delve deep into each area of the building to make sure you have a full understanding of construction design.
Foundations
- strip foundations
- pad foundations
- pile foundations
- raft foundations
Masonry Construction
- ground bearing floors
- suspended floors
- walls (including cladding options)
- roofs (flat and pitched)
- doors and windows
Timber Frame Construction
- ground bearing floors
- suspended floors
- walls (including cladding options)
- roofs (flat and pitched)
- doors and windows
Steel Frame Construction
- floors
- walls
- roofs
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS)
- floors
- walls (with cladding options)
- doors and windows
- roofs
Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF)
- floors
- walls
- doors and windows
- roofs
Green Roof Construction
- intensive
- extensive
How this book will help you:
- Gain a better understanding of residential construction
- Understand the principles of construction detailing
- Understand the functional requirements of a building in relation to the building regulations
- Learn about the different materials available and their benefits
- Improve your technical ability
- Increase your skill set to make you more employable
- Save a huge amount of time searching for details, over 150 details in one place