Understanding Architectural Details - Residential

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
Edit and develop the cad files into your own detail library
Explore the 3d sketchup files to improve your understanding of the construction