Professional Handbook of Architectural Detailing Book

The Professional Handbook of Architectural Detailing, 2nd Edition is an authoritative and up-to-date presentation of every aspect of detailing, from the general considerations of initial approach to specifics such as welding and beam connections. It takes you from the conception to the completion of a wide variety of details, showing you the entire process step by step. Over 600 photographs and drawings, guide you through each phase and show finished details. You get a complete survey of details as coverage runs from the intersection of the wall and base planes through the intersection of the wall and roof planes. Related information is given about wood construction, such as window and door construction, stairs as they apply to wood frame, cabinet details, fireplace studies, beam connections and special construction problems. The book enhances its coverage of the field with a wide variety of new material. You will find discussion of office practices and shortcuts to the detailing process, addressing procedures such as pin registration, adhesive and scissor drafting and splicing. The capabilities of computer-aided drafting are given broad treatment in a new chapter. Many new details are included, such as those for retaining walls, vinyl clad windows, balconies, insulation and more. Coverage of lettering practice and metric units has been expanded.Read More