Architectural Detailing Rules

Author: Emmitt
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: Why are buildings treated in this way in terms of details? Why do architects and engineers make the same decisions on details? Are we satisfied with this situation? As designers become increasingly concerned about the environment, the answer to the third question is undoubtedly "no." In short, architects, engineers, and experts need to revisit how they handle building details and explain the important and potential node challenges between materials and assembly parts. The author of this book questions the methods of architectural detailing, especially by rethinking conventional practices. The book provides practical guidance and helps architecture students make decisions on details by using various tools. The entire book emphasizes the innovative and effective use of construction knowledge to create livable and sustainable environments. The style of the book is clear and easy to understand, using numerous images, tables, and photos to illustrate: all related design and construction processes; the integration of design, technology, and management; clear guidance and methods using simple tools, thereby helping users develop details based on principles; and summarize methods from a large number of examples and checklists.