Traditional Construction Patterns

Common errors in details such as poorly proportioned doors and windows not only hurt the visual appeal of traditional buildings, but also undermine its structure and functionThis handy, practical resource offers an illustrated, drill-down approach to the rules-of-thumb for details.

A hands-on, well-illustrated reference that helps architects and contractors avoid making common errors in traditional construction details

Graphical approach allows users to quickly visualize design solutions

Lists the rules-of-thumb for each detail, and correct and incorrect examples of how to design or construct each detail

List of contents

FOREWORD

INTRODUCTION

Chapter 1: The Story of the Languages of Architecture

Chapter 2: Three Great Themes of Traditional Architecture

Chapter 3: Lexicon

Chapter 4: The Classical Orders

Chapter 5: Basic Principles

Chapter 6: Details

Chapter 7: Walls

Chapter 8: Doors and Windows

Chapter 9: Porches and Balconies

Chapter 10: Eaves

Chapter 11: Roofs

Chapter 12: Dormers

Chapter 13: Attachments

Chapter 14: Sitework

BIBLIOGRAPHY

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

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Summary

Lists the rules-of-thumb for each detail, and correct and incorrect examples of how to design or construct each detail.

Product details

• Authors: Susan Henderson, Susan M. Henderson, Henderson Susan, Mouzon, Stephen Mouzon, Stephen A. Mouzon
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.11.2004
• EAN: 9780071416320
• ISBN: 978-0-07-141632-0
• Dimensions: 213 mm x 277 mm x 16 mm
• Weight: 715 g
• Illustrations: Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert
• Series: P/L Custom Scoring Survey
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Interior design, design; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Structural and environmental engineering; ARCHITECTURE / Design, Drafting, Drawing & Presentation, Architectural structure & design, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Civil / General, Civil engineering, surveying & building, Architectural structure and design, Civil engineering, surveying and building