The industry-standard guide to designing well-performing buildings Architectural Detailing systematically describes the principles by which good architectural details are designed. Principles are explained in brief, and backed by extensive illustrations that show you how to design details that will not leak water or air, will control the flow of heat and water vapor, will adjust to all kinds of movement, and will be easy to construct. This new third edition has been updated to conform to International Building Code 2012, and incorporates current knowledge about new material and construction technology. Sustainable design issues are integrated where relevant, and the discussion includes reviews of recent built works that extract underlying principles that can be the basis for new patterns or the alteration and addition to existing patterns. Regulatory topics are primarily focused on the US, but touch on other jurisdictions and geographic settings to give you a well-rounded perspective of the art and science of architectural detailing. In guiding a design from idea to reality, architects design a set of details that show how a structure will be put together. Good details are correct, complete, and provide accurate information to a wide variety of users. By demonstrating the use of detail patterns, this book teaches you how to design a building that will perform as well as you intend. Integrate appropriate detailing into your designs Learn the latest in materials, assemblies, and construction methods Incorporate sustainable design principles and current building codes Design buildings that perform well, age gracefully, and look great Architects understand that aesthetics are only a small fraction of good design, and that stability and functionality require a deep understanding of how things come together. Architectural Detailing helps you bring it all together with a well fleshed-out design that communicates accurately at all levels of the construction process.

Table of Contents:
Part I – Detail Patterns 1 Section 1 Function 3 Chapter 1 Controlling Water 5 Wash 7 Overlap 12 Overhang and Drip 15 Drain and Weep 19 Unobstructed Drainage 21 Ventilated Cold Roof 22 Foundation Drainage 24 Moisture Break 25 Capillary Break 26 Labyrinth 28 Rainscreen Assembly and Pressure Equalization 29 Upstand 34 Sealant Joints and Gaskets 36 Chapter 2 Controlling Air 45 Air Barrier System 46 Weatherstripped Crack 48 Chapter 3 Controlling Heat Flow 51 Thermal Insulation 52 Thermal Break 54 Multiple Glazing 59 White and Bright Surfaces 60 Reflective Glazing 61 Reflective Surface and Airspace 62 Outside-Insulated Thermal Mass 64 Chapter 4 Controlling Water Vapor 67 Warm Interior Surfaces 68 Warm-Side Vapor Retarder 70 Vapor Ventilation 75 Condensate Drainage 78 Chapter 5 Controlling Sound 79 Airtight, Heavy, Limp Partition 80 Cushioned Floor 83 Quiet Attachments 85 Sound-Absorbing Surfaces 86 Chapter 6 Accommodating Movement 89 Seasoning and Curing 91 Vertical-Grain Lumber 94 Equalizing Cross Grain 96 Relieved Back 98 Foundation below Frost Line 99 Structure/Enclosure Joint 100 Abutment Joint 102 Expansion Joint 103 Control Joint 106 Sliding Joint 109 Building Separation Joint 111 Chapter 7 Providing Structural Support 113 Small Structures 114 Connecting Dissimilar Materials 116 Distributing Loads 118 Chapter 8 Providing Passages for Mechanical and Electrical Services 121 Vertical Chase 122 Horizontal Plenum 125 Chapter 9 Health and Safety 129 Safe Footing 130 Fall Protection 132 Safe Edges 134 Safe Glazing 135 Nontoxic Materials 136 Fire-Safe Materials 137 Fire-Resistant Assemblies 138 Barrier-Free Design 140 Universal Design 141 Chapter 10 Providing for the Aging of the Building 145 Life Cycle 146 Expected Life 148 Surfaces That Age Gracefully 150 Repairable Surfaces 152 Cleanable Surfaces 153 Maintenance Access 154 Dry Wood 156 Protected and Similar Metals 158 Less Absorbent Materials 161 Robust Assemblies 163 Building Armor 164 Extreme Event Protection 166 Section 2 Constructibility 169 Chapter 11 Ease of Assembly 171 Uncut Units 172 Minimum Number of Parts 174 Parts That are Easy to Handle 175 Repetitious Assembly 178 Simulated Assemblies 180 Observable Assemblies 182 Accessible Connections 183 Detailing for Disassembly 185 Installation Clearance 187 Nonconflicting Systems 188 Chapter 12 Forgiving Details 191 Dimensional Tolerance 192 Sliding Fit 197 Adjustable Fit 201 Reveal 204 Butt Joint 206 Clean Edge 209 Progressive Finish 211 Forgiving Surface 213 Chapter 13 Efficient Use of Construction Resources 215 Factory and Site 216 Repetitious Fabrication 218 Rehearsing the Construction Sequence 220 Off-the-Shelf Parts 223 Local Skills and Resources 224 Aligning Forms with Forces 226 Refining the Detail 228 All-Weather Construction 229 Pride of Craftsmanship 231 Accepted Standards 232 Section 3 Aesthetics 233 Chapter 14 Aesthetics 235 Contributive Details 235 Timeless Features 238 Geometry and Proportion 239 Hierarchy of Refinement 241 Intensification and Ornamentation 243 Sensory Richness 245 Formal Transitions 246 Didactic Assemblies 249 Composing the Detail 250 Part II – Detail Development 251 Section 1 Applying the Detail Patterns 253 Chapter 15 Detailing a Building in Wood Light Framing 255 Chapter 16 Detailing a Building in Architectural Concrete 289 Chapter 17 Detailing a Brick Facing on a Concrete Frame 311 Section 2 Getting Started 345 Appendix A: The Detailer’s Reference Shelf 349 Appendix B: Formulating Exercises for Self-Study, Studio, or Classroom Use 355 Index 357