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The Understanding Architectural Details series is based on UK construction methods and standards. The series contains construction details guides on Residential, Commercial and Basement construction.

The books that will help you significantly improve your knowledge of construction detailing

First In Architecture features a selection of construction detailing books. These books provide a solid guidance to those looking to learn or expand their knowledge of construction detailing. The books are packed full of descriptive text and images, 2d scaled detail drawings and 3d rendered details. The books can be purchased as pdf downloads, with the associated digital files in dwg CAD format and skp SketchUp format also available for download. We are very proud to be able to share that the books have been purchased by many university libraries as hard copies for the university shelves.

Understanding Architectural Details

 

The series contains Construction Details Guides for Residential, Commercial and Basement Construction.

Residential Construction Details (US Version)

 

After the success of the Understanding Architectural details books, I was receiving many emails asking if there was a US version of the books! Eventually I gave in to the pressure and decided to write a residential book, based on US standards and codes, just as my readers were asking.

Over 300 pages packed full of 150 details, Residential Construction Details includes:
 
  • Foundations
  • Crawl spaces
  • Basements
  • Floors
  • Walls
  • Windows & doors
  • Roofs

*This is in PDF Format

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Understanding Architectural Details – Residential

 
Full of over 150 details, the Residential edition includes:
 
  • Functional requirements
  • Detailing principles
  • Materials
  • Masonry construction
  • Timber Frame construction
  • Foundations
  • Floors
  • Walls
  • Windows & doors
  • Roofs
  • Steel frame
  • SIPS
  • Green roofs

*This is in PDF Format

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Understanding Architectural Details – Commercial

 
Full of over 150 details, the Commercial edition includes:
 
  • Functional requirements
  • Detailing principles
  • Materials
  • Foundations & Floors
  • Basements
  • Frames (concrete and steel)
  • Portal Frames
  • Walls and cladding
  • Roofs

*This is in PDF format

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Understanding Architectural Details – Basements

 
The basement books covers:
 
  • Principles of basement design
  • Guide to Type A construction
  • Guide to Type B construction
  • Guide to Type C construction

*This is in PDF format

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Understanding Passivhaus

 
A simple guide to Passivhaus detailing and design.
 
Full of over 40 details, the book includes:
 
  • What is a Passivhaus?
  • Principles of Passivhaus design
  • Types of construction
  • Construction details
  • Case Studies

*This is in PDF Format

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