Architectural Detailing
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
PART I β 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 β DETAIL DEVELOPMENT
SECTION 1 APPLYING THE DETAIL PATTERNS
CHAPTER 15 Detailing a Building in Wood Light Framing
THE PROJECT
SETTING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
KEY DETAILS TO DEVELOP
EARLY WORK ON FORM, MATERIALS, AND DETAILS
Structure and Thermal Insulation
DETAILING THE EAVE
Detailing the Exterior Features
Thinking about Fasteners and Finishes
Checking the Spatial Implications of the Eave Detail
Detailing Insulation, Ventilation, and Interior Finishes
DETAILING THE RAKE
Exterior Features of the Rake
Developing the Soffit Termination
DETAILING THE RIDGE
DETAILING THE GRADE CONDITION
Structuring the Floor
Developing the Basic Detail
Detailing the Interior Finishes
DETAILING THE CORNER
DETAILING THE WINDOWS
Selecting a Window
Developing the Basic Detail
Detailing the Interior Finishes
DESIGNING THE RAFTER TIES
Next Steps
KEY REFERENCES
CHAPTER 16 Detailing a Building in Architectural Concrete
THE PROJECT
SETTING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
KEY DETAILS TO DEVELOP
EARLY DECISIONS CONCERNING MATERIAL, STRUCTURE, AND FORM
EARLY WORK ON MATERIALS AND DETAILS
FORMULATING AN APPROACH TO THE IMPORTANT WALL FUNCTIONS
Water Leakage
Thermal Insulation and Water Vapor
DETAILING THE WALL SECTIONS
Detailing the Window Openings
Detailing the Interior Finishes
Detailing the Exterior
DETAILING THE GRADE CONDITION
DETAILING THE CORNER OF THE BUILDING
ELEVATION STUDIES
NEXT STEPS
KEY REFERENCES
CHAPTER 17 Detailing a Brick Facing on a Concrete Frame
SETTING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
KEY DETAILS TO DEVELOP
EARLY DECISIONS CONCERNING MATERIAL, STRUCTURE, AND FORM
EARLY WORK ON MATERIALS AND DETAILS
FORMULATING AN APPROACH TO THE IMPORTANT WALL FUNCTIONS
Thermal Insulation and Water Vapor
Water Leakage
Acoustic Privacy
Movement
Locating and Sizing Movement Joints
DETAILING THE SPANDREL
Horizontal Brickwork Dimensioning
Vertical Brickwork Dimensioning
Concrete Masonry Dimensioning
Starting the Spandrel Detail
Ties and Flashings
Detailing the Soft Joint
Detailing the Air Barrier
Detailing the Backup Wall
Detailing the Interior Finishes
Detailing the Window Openings
DETAILING THE CORNERS AND COLUMNS
DETAILING THE PARAPET
DETAILING THE GRADE CONDITION
Checking for Thermal Bridges
Elevation Studies
NEXT STEPS
KEY REFERENCES
SECTION 2 GETTING STARTED
APPENDIX A: The Detailerβs Reference Shelf
APPENDIX B: Formulating Exercises for Self-Study, Studio, or Classroom Use
INDEX
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