Architectural Detailing 3rd Edition by E. Allen and P. Rand
Contents
Introduction
PART I – DETAIL PATTERNS
SECTION 1 FUNCTION
CHAPTER 1 Controlling Water
Wash
Overlap
Overhang and Drip
Drain and Weep
Unobstructed Drainage
Ventilated Cold Roof
Foundation Drainage
Moisture Break
Capillary Break
Labyrinth
Rainscreen Assembly and Pressure
Equalization
Upstand
Sealant Joints and Gaskets
CHAPTER 2 Controlling Air
Air Barrier System
Weatherstripped Crack
CHAPTER 3 Controlling Heat Flow
Thermal Insulation
Thermal Break
Multiple Glazing
White and Bright Surfaces
Reflective Glazing
Reflective Surface and Airspace
Outside-Insulated Thermal Mass
CHAPTER 4 Controlling Water Vapor
Warm Interior Surfaces
Warm-Side Vapor Retarder
Vapor Ventilation
Condensate Drainage
CHAPTER 5 Controlling Sound
Airtight, Heavy, Limp Partition
Cushioned Floor
Quiet Attachments
Sound-Absorbing Surfaces
CHAPTER 6 Accommodating Movement
Seasoning and Curing
Vertical-Grain Lumber
Equalizing Cross Grain
Relieved Back
Foundation below Frost Line
Structure/Enclosure Joint
Abutment Joint
Expansion Joint
Control Joint
Sliding Joint
Building Separation Joint
CHAPTER 7 Providing Structural Support
Small Structures
Connecting Dissimilar Materials
Distributing Loads
CHAPTER 8 Providing Passages for Mechanical and Electrical Services
Vertical Chase
Horizontal Plenum
CHAPTER 9 Health and Safety
Safe Footing
Fall Protection
Safe Edges
Safe Glazing
Nontoxic Materials
Fire-Safe Materials
Fire-Resistant Assemblies
Barrier-Free Design
Universal Design
CHAPTER 10 Providing for the Aging of the Building
Life Cycle
Expected Life
Surfaces That Age Gracefully
Repairable Surfaces
Cleanable Surfaces
Maintenance Access
Dry Wood
Protected and Similar Metals
Less Absorbent Materials
Robust Assemblies
Building Armor
Extreme Event Protection
SECTION 2 CONSTRUCTIBILITY
CHAPTER 11 Ease of Assembly
Uncut Units
Minimum Number of Parts
Parts That Are Easy to Handle
Repetitious Assembly
Simulated Assemblies
Observable Assemblies
Accessible Connections
Detailing for Disassembly
Installation Clearance
Nonconflicting Systems
CHAPTER 12 Forgiving Details
Dimensional Tolerance
Sliding Fit
Adjustable Fit
Reveal
Butt Joint
Clean Edge
Progressive Finish
Forgiving Surface
CHAPTER 13 Efficient Use of Construction Resources
Factory and Site
Repetitious Fabrication
Rehearsing the Construction Sequence
Off-the-Shelf Parts
Local Skills and Resources
Aligning Forms with Forces
Refining the Detail
All-Weather Construction
Pride of Craftsmanship
Accepted Standards
SECTION 3 AESTHETICS
CHAPTER 14 Aesthetics
Contributive Details
Timeless Features
Geometry and Proportion
Hierarchy of Refinement
Intensification and Ornamentation
Sensory Richness
Formal Transitions
Didactic Assemblies
Composing the Detail
PART II – DETAIL DEVELOPMENT
SECTION 1 APPLYING THE DETAIL PATTERNS
CHAPTER 15 Detailing a Building in Wood Light Framing
CHAPTER 16 Detailing a Building in Architectural Concrete
CHAPTER 17 Detailing a Brick Facing on a Concrete Frame
SECTION 2 GETTING STARTED
APPENDIX A: The Detailer’s Reference Shelf
APPENDIX B: Formulating Exercises for Self‐Study, Studio, or Classroom Use
