Virginia McLeod

This comprehensive reference work contains scale drawings of every type of detailing used in contemporary residential architecture. Each section contains at least 50 drawings, drawn to a set range of scales: 1:5, 1:10, or 1:50, with detailed keys explaining construction and material. Each drawing is cross-referenced to other details from the same house. The opening section of the book forms...

This book provides analysis of both the technical and the aesthetic importance of details in modern timber architecture. Featuring the work of renowned architects from around the world, Detail in Contemporary Timber Architecture features 50 of the most influential timber designs for both residential and commercial architecture. Each project is presented with colour photographs, site plans and sections, and elevations,...