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Understanding Architectural Details – Book 1 is an ebook that will help you significantly improve your knowledge of residential construction detailing.
Hi, I’m Emma. During my early years in Architecture, I spent many hours searching for details, desperate to understand the real nitty gritty details of construction. As you know, good reliable details are hard to find. They are out there – but there just isn’t time to trawl through books, guides and manufacturers websites in search of what you are looking for.
So, a couple of years ago, I created a solution. I put together a manual, packed full of details in both 2d and 3d, that served as a reference guide for all the standard details you are looking for – in one place! The book was a huge success and there are now three in the series.
This first book has now been completely updated, with more details in both 2d and 3d – but also we look at building regulations, functional requirements of buildings – all put together to help you gain a more rounded understanding of construction detailing.
Get your hands on over 150 CAD details and over 150 SketchUp details!
Lets look at the details
Its not just an ebook – its a complete resource – you can download all the dwg and skp details!
The ebook includes around 300 pages of explanation and details on the following areas:
- Functional Requirements
- Masonry Construction
- Timber Frame Construction
- Foundations
- Floors
- Walls
- Windows
- Doors
- Roofs
- Notes on the Building Regulations
PLUS new to this third edition:
- Detailing Principles
- Materials
- Steel Frame
- SIPS
- Green Roof
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 the construction design.
Even better than this, you can download all of the details in dwg and skp – and this is where the book really comes into its own. You can explore and rotate around each detail in 3d. You can pull it apart to really see what is going on in the construction. The ebook brings 2d details to life, and allows the reader to compare the 2d with the 3d to get a full understanding.
There are over 150 2D details, with U-value information and clear labelling. There are over 150 3D details, which clearly demonstrate the construction of the detail and help you to really understand the build up.
Its not just an ebook – its a complete resource – you can download all the dwg and skp details!
Ready to get to grips with construction detailing?
Let’s go… Order now and receive your digital download of the book in a matter of minutes. We’ve also put together various bundles to suit every student or professional’s needs. Here’s a quick over view of each, and if you need any further information, get in touch! Bundle one is perfect for those who are just after the book. Bundle two is for those who are want the book, as well as the 2D details (printable in black and white, and colour), dwg files. Bundle three is for those who are want the book, as well as the 2D details, dwg files and all of the Sketchup models for the 3D details.
Complete Package is for those looking for a complete package of both Understanding Architectural Details Book 1 and all the associated 2d and 3d files, along with the full Books 2 and 3 with associated 2d and 3d files. Book 2 looks at basement design and construction. Book 3 looks at commercial construction, focusing on steel and concrete.
Buy now!
Understanding Architectural Details – Bundle 1
[PDF Book of the 3rd Edition of Book 1 Residential Construction]
£34.99
Understanding Architectural Details – Bundle 2
[PDF Book of the 3rd Edition of Book 1 & 2d CAD details in dwg format]
£39.99
Understanding Architectural Details – Bundle 3
[PDF Book of the 3rd Edition of Book 1 & 2d CAD details in dwg format & 3d SketchUp details]
£44.99
Understanding Architectural Details – The Full Package
[PDF Book of all three books, 2D CAD details in dwg format & 3D SketchUp details]
From Book 1
- Functional requirements
- Detailing Principles
- Materials
- Guide to masonry construction
- Guide to timber frame construction
- Steel Frame construction
- SIPs construction
- Green Roof
- Insulating Concrete Formwork
- Over 150 2d details
- Over 150 3d details
- Building Regulations notes
From Book 2
- Principles of basement design
- Guide to Type A, Type B and Type C construction
- Over 25 2D details
- Over 15 3D details
From Book 3
- Guide to foundations
- Guide to floors
- Guide to concrete frame construction
- Guide to steel frame construction
- Guide to long span and portal frames
- Guide to walls and cladding
- Guide to roof construction
- Guide to insulating concrete formwork
- Over 120 2D details
- Over 100 3D details
PLUS
ALL the cad details featured in the books in dwg format for you to explore
ALL the SketchUp models as seen in the books for you to explore
£89.96 [save £35]
Looking to buy all FOUR books?! Click on the button below to buy the full Understanding Architectural Details series, along with the Residential Construction Details US Edition.
£114.95 [save £55]
The book is also available for sale as a hard copy, specifically for university libraries and institutions. If you are interested in purchasing a hard copy of the book please follow the link below:
Understanding Architectural Details – Hard Copy
If you are looking for a U.S edition of this book, look no further! You need to check out Residential Construction Details – US Edition!
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“One of the most difficult aspects of teaching, and learning about, construction technology is how to convey the reality of construction details when it is often difficult to see them in practice. This marvellous book of details provides an invaluable aid to help teachers to explain complex 3-D details, and students to understand them. The clarity of the 3-D details is outstanding, and the coverage is comprehensive. This book fills a gap in the teaching of architectural detailing in residential construction and will be of immense benefit to teachers and students alike.”
John Bradley
Senior Lecturer
School of Built Environment and Engineering
Leeds Beckett University
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Hi. Super book
Thank you!
It looks great, I am a mature student . I feel though I’m way behind the young people and need to get more knowledge on CAD but don’t have money for any courses any ideas? I will be purchasing the books as I feel they would help a great deal but do they come in a hard copy as well as digital as both would be useful.
Hi Dennis, If you are looking to improve your CAD skills, but have no money to invest in courses YouTube is always a great place to start. There is also https://thesourcecad.com who provide paid and free courses, they are of very high quality and a great learning experience. Hope this helps. 🙂