Architectural Detailing 3rd Edition by E. Allen and P. Rand (KTE0059)

Architectural Detailing 3rd Edition by E. Allen and P. Rand

Contents

Introduction

PART I – DETAIL PATTERNS

SECTION 1 FUNCTION

CHAPTER 1 Controlling Water

Wash

Overlap

Overhang and Drip

Drain and Weep

Unobstructed Drainage

Ventilated Cold Roof

Foundation Drainage

Moisture Break

Capillary Break

Labyrinth

Rainscreen Assembly and Pressure

Equalization

Upstand

Sealant Joints and Gaskets

CHAPTER 2 Controlling Air

Air Barrier System

Weatherstripped Crack

CHAPTER 3 Controlling Heat Flow

Thermal Insulation

Thermal Break

Multiple Glazing

White and Bright Surfaces

Reflective Glazing

Reflective Surface and Airspace

Outside-Insulated Thermal Mass

CHAPTER 4 Controlling Water Vapor

Warm Interior Surfaces

Warm-Side Vapor Retarder

Vapor Ventilation

Condensate Drainage

CHAPTER 5 Controlling Sound

Airtight, Heavy, Limp Partition

Cushioned Floor

Quiet Attachments

Sound-Absorbing Surfaces

CHAPTER 6 Accommodating Movement

Seasoning and Curing

Vertical-Grain Lumber

Equalizing Cross Grain

Relieved Back

Foundation below Frost Line

Structure/Enclosure Joint

Abutment Joint

Expansion Joint

Control Joint

Sliding Joint

Building Separation Joint

CHAPTER 7 Providing Structural Support

Small Structures

Connecting Dissimilar Materials

Distributing Loads

CHAPTER 8 Providing Passages for Mechanical and Electrical Services

Vertical Chase

Horizontal Plenum

CHAPTER 9 Health and Safety

Safe Footing

Fall Protection

Safe Edges

Safe Glazing

Nontoxic Materials

Fire-Safe Materials

Fire-Resistant Assemblies

Barrier-Free Design

Universal Design

CHAPTER 10 Providing for the Aging of the Building

Life Cycle

Expected Life

Surfaces That Age Gracefully

Repairable Surfaces

Cleanable Surfaces

Maintenance Access

Dry Wood

Protected and Similar Metals

Less Absorbent Materials

Robust Assemblies

Building Armor

Extreme Event Protection

SECTION 2 CONSTRUCTIBILITY

CHAPTER 11 Ease of Assembly

Uncut Units

Minimum Number of Parts

Parts That Are Easy to Handle

Repetitious Assembly

Simulated Assemblies

Observable Assemblies

Accessible Connections

Detailing for Disassembly

Installation Clearance

Nonconflicting Systems

CHAPTER 12 Forgiving Details

Dimensional Tolerance

Sliding Fit

Adjustable Fit

Reveal

Butt Joint

Clean Edge

Progressive Finish

Forgiving Surface

CHAPTER 13 Efficient Use of Construction Resources

Factory and Site

Repetitious Fabrication

Rehearsing the Construction Sequence

Off-the-Shelf Parts

Local Skills and Resources

Aligning Forms with Forces

Refining the Detail

All-Weather Construction

Pride of Craftsmanship

Accepted Standards

SECTION 3 AESTHETICS

CHAPTER 14 Aesthetics

Contributive Details

Timeless Features

Geometry and Proportion

Hierarchy of Refinement

Intensification and Ornamentation

Sensory Richness

Formal Transitions

Didactic Assemblies

Composing the Detail

PART II – DETAIL DEVELOPMENT

SECTION 1 APPLYING THE DETAIL PATTERNS

CHAPTER 15 Detailing a Building in Wood Light Framing

CHAPTER 16 Detailing a Building in Architectural Concrete

CHAPTER 17 Detailing a Brick Facing on a Concrete Frame

SECTION 2 GETTING STARTED

APPENDIX A: The Detailer’s Reference Shelf

APPENDIX B: Formulating Exercises for Self‐Study, Studio, or Classroom Use