Understanding Architectural Details - Commercial

Understanding Architectural Details - Commercial, is dedicated to steel and concrete 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 and floors

strip foundations
pad foundations
pile foundations
raft foundations
ground bearing floors
suspended floors



Frames

concrete frame structures
steel frame structures
long span frames including portal frames



Roofs

concrete deck flat roof
green roof
steel deck pitched roof
steel deck flat roof



Basements

Type A basement structures
Type B basement structures
Type C basement structures



Walls & Cladding

concrete cladding panels
standing seam
insulated brick slips
composite metal panels
insulated render
masonry rainscreen
timber rainscreen
stone rainscreen



PLUS new to this second edition:

Functional Requirements
Detailing Principles
Materials
Even more details than before!



How the book will help you:Gain a better understanding of commercial 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