Encyclopedia of Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture

Name: Encyclopedia of Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781856696920
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By Virginia McLeod

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Encyclopedia of Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture by Virginia McLeod offers an extensive reference of scale drawings showcasing every type of detailing used in modern residential buildings. With over 50 detailed drawings per section, scaled from 1:5 to 1:50 and complete with explanatory keys on construction and materials, the book provides an in-depth look at residential architecture. The opening section features interior and exterior photographs of the source homes, credits, concise texts, and information linking to detailed drawings, organised by main construction materials such as wood, concrete, and glass.
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This book is an indispensable resource for architects, architecture students, and design professionals interested in contemporary residential detailing and construction techniques.

This comprehensive reference work contains scale drawings of every type of detailing used in contemporary residential architecture.

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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 a directory that shows interior and exterior images of the source houses, together with credits, a brief descriptive text, and information as to which details from that house are included. The houses in this section are organised by main construction material (e.g., wood, concrete, glass).

Encyclopedia of Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture will be an invaluable reference work for all architects, showcasing the best examples of residential detailing from around the world.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781856696920

Publisher: Laurence King Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 August 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 2220g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Virginia McLeod has worked for a number of private practices in London and was also the editor of The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture. She currently works as a freelance writer and editor, specializing in contemporary architecture. She is the author of Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture, Detail in Contemporary Landscape Architecture, Detail in Contemporary Kitchen Design and Detail in Contemporary Bathroom Design.

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