Save time and improve your
construction detailing
Understanding Architectural Details
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The Full Detailing Package
What is included?
Residential
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!
Download over 150 2d CAD files and over 150 3D SketchUp models!
Basements
Types of Basement Construction
- guide to type a construction
- guide to type b construction
- guide to type c construction
Commercial
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!
Download over 150 2d CAD files and over 150 3D SketchUp models!
How these books will help you
- Gain a better understanding of 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
The Full Package
Understanding Architectural Details – Residential in PDF format- Understanding Architectural Details – Basements in PDF format
- Understanding Architectural Details – Commercial in PDF format
- All the 2D details in CAD format as dwg files
- All the 3D details in SKP format for SketchUp
- Plus UAD Commercial Wall Details bonus book and digital files
- UK construction standards and methods
- Details drawn in metric units
Not sure if the books are right for you? Please feel free to download a sample so you can get a closer look.
Who is it for?
students | graduates | professionals | tutors | professors
Hi, I’m Emma…
This is why I wrote the book
In the past I have spent hours searching for details, trying to find an example of a detail so that I can understand the construction a bit better. When I was at university I was really frustrated with how difficult it was to improve my construction knowledge. There just doesn’t seem to be much clear and concise information readily available on commercial and industrial construction. When you do find what you are looking for it is often difficult to digest. That is why I knew what a valuable resource this book would be for both architecture students and professionals.
After writing four successful construction books (Residential UK, Residential US, Commercial and Basement construction), I know that these updated editions really fill the gaps I have experienced both as a student and professional.
Understanding Architectural Details, Emma Walshaw’s series of books and downloads are a valuable resource for students and professionals alike. She has really filled a hole in the market, particularly with the CAD and 3D downloads which offer standard construction build-ups that can be clearly understood.
Michael - Architecture Student
How will I receive the book?
Can I buy the book for a university library?
Can I get a hard copy of the book?
Yes there are hard copies available, but they are quite expensive due to one off printing costs. If you are interested follow this link: Understanding Architectural Details hard copy
What happens if I lose the pdf after purchase?
After you have downloaded your purchase, it is your responsibility to carry out any backups to ensure that your book is safe. If you lose the pdf, buy a new computer, or your computer crashes, we are not always able to replace your copy.
What is the format of the book?
The book is in pdf format. You can view it easily on your computer, or on a tablet if you have an appropriate pdf viewer.
What version of CAD and SketchUp are the files?
The CAD files are saved in AutoCAD 2010, and the Sketchup files are saved in SKP 2015.
Can I pay by card?
You can pay by both PayPal and card. Start the check out procedure, if you wish to pay by card, fill out your details and click proceed to shipping, you will be asked for your payment details after this.