Traditional Construction Patterns

Häftad, Engelska, 2004

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Common errors in details such as poorly proportioned doors and windows not only hurt the visual appeal of traditional buildings, but also undermine its structure and function

This handy, practical resource offers an illustrated, drill-down approach to the rules-of-thumb for details.

A hands-on, well-illustrated reference that helps architects and contractors avoid making common errors in traditional construction details

Graphical approach allows users to quickly visualize design solutions

Lists the rules-of-thumb for each detail, and correct and incorrect examples of how to design or construct each detail

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2004-11-16
Mått212 x 277 x 16 mm
Vikt735 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor312
FörlagMcGraw-Hill Education
ISBN9780071416320

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FOREWORDINTRODUCTIONChapter 1: The Story of the Languages of ArchitectureChapter 2: Three Great Themes of Traditional ArchitectureChapter 3: LexiconChapter 4: The Classical OrdersChapter 5: Basic PrinciplesChapter 6: DetailsChapter 7: WallsChapter 8: Doors and WindowsChapter 9: Porches and BalconiesChapter 10: EavesChapter 11: RoofsChapter 12: DormersChapter 13: AttachmentsChapter 14: SiteworkBIBLIOGRAPHYABOUT THE AUTHORS

"Putting the ideas of Modernism into the hands of average architects" and builders has resulted in "architecture done wrong for the past half-century." Architects Mouzon and Henderson explain their "sense of unease" and illustrate a range of do's and don'ts that "give people the tools for getting it right again." In 14 chapters they discuss architectural details ranging from the classical orders to roofs, site work, and signage. Powerful opening chapters set the stage by succinctly discussing architectural history, theory, themes and patterns. The Roman architect Vitruvius is cited, and his themes of commodity, firmness, and delight are expanded for application in reviving the lost language of architecture. The remaining eight chapters are clearly laid out with brief essays on architectural features; these are interspersed with excellent black-and-white photographs. All elements are examined using a technique incorporated into architecture: the transect, an organizing device for developing proper patterns. An illustrated lexicon is also included to educate laypersons in the language, but it is too detailed and selective to be as effective as desired. This is a great companion to Jonathan Hale's The Old Way of Seeing (1994) and the National Park Service's The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation (rev., 1990). Summing Up: Highly recommended. General readers: upper-division undergraduates through professionals; two-year technical program students. -- L.B. Sickels-Taves, Eastern Michigan University Choice 20050301