Architectural Detailing: Function - Constructibility - Aesthetics Book

Introduction     xiii
Detail Patterns     1
Function     3
Controlling Water Leakage     5
Wash     7
Overlap     12
Overhang and Drip     14
Drain and Weep     18
Unobstructed Drainage     20
Cold Roof     21
Foundation Drainage     23
Moisture Break     24
Capillary Break     25
Labyrinth     27
Rainscreen Assembly     28
Upstand     33
Sealant Joints and Gaskets     35
Controlling Air Leakage     43
Air Barrier Surface     44
Weatherstripped Crack     46
Controlling Heat Flow     49
Thermal Insulation     50
Thermal Break     51
Multiple Glazing     55
White and Bright Surfaces     56
Reflective Glazing     57
Reflective Surface and Airspace     58
Outside-Insulated Thermal Mass     60
Controlling Water Vapor     63
Warm Interior Surfaces     64
Warm-Side Vapor Retarder     66
Vapor Ventilation     69
Condensate Drainage     72
Controlling Sound     73
Airtight, Heavy, Limp Partition     74
Cushioned Floor     77
Quiet Attachments     79
Sound-Absorbing Surfaces     80
Accommodating Movement     81
Seasoning and Curing     83
Vertical-Grain Lumber     85
Equalizing Cross Grain     87
Relieved Back     89
Foundation Below Frost Line     90
Structure/Enclosure Joint     91
Abutment Joint     93
Expansion Joint     94
Control Joint     97
Sliding Joint     100
Building Separation Joint     101
Providing Structural Support     103
Small Structures     103
Providing Passages for Mechanical and Electrical Services     105
Vertical Chase     106
Horizontal Plenum     109
Health and Safety     113
Safe Footing     114
Fall Protection     116
Safe Edges     118
Safe Glazing     119
Nontoxic Materials     120
Fire-Safe Materials     121
Fire-Resistant Assemblies      122
Barrier-Free Design     124
Providing for the Life Cycle of the Building     125
Life Cycle     126
Expected Life     127
Surfaces That Age Gracefully     129
Repairable Surfaces     131
Cleanable Surfaces     132
Maintenance Access     133
Dry Wood     135
Similar Metals     136
Less Absorbent Materials     139
Robust Assemblies     141
Building Armor     142
Constructibility     145
Ease of Assembly     147
Uncut Units     148
Minimum Number of Parts     150
Parts That Are Easy to Handle     151
Repetitious Assembly     153
Simulated Assemblies     155
Observable Assemblies     157
Accessible Connections     158
Installation Clearance     160
Nonconflicting Systems     161
Forgiving Details     163
Dimensional Tolerance     164
Sliding Fit     167
Adjustable Fit     171
Reveal     174
Butt Joint     176
Clean Edge      179
Progressive Finish     181
Forgiving Surface     183
Efficient Use of Construction Resources     185
Factory and Site     186
Rehearsing the Construction Sequence     187
Off-the-Shelf Parts     190
Local Skills and Customs     191
Refining the Detail     193
All-Weather Construction     194
Pride of Craftsmanship     195
Accepted Standards     196
Aesthetics     197
Aesthetics     197
Contributive Details     199
Timeless Features     202
Hierarchy of Refinement     203
Intensification and Ornamentation     205
Formal Transitions     207
Composing the Detail     209
Detail Development     211
Applying the Detail Patterns     213
Detailing a Building in Wood Light Framing     215
Detailing a Building in Architectural Concrete     249
Detailing a Brick Facing on a Concrete Frame     271
Getting Started     305
Appendices     307
The Detailer's Reference Shelf     309
Formulating Exercises for Self-Study or Classroom Use      315
Index     317