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# Architectural Detailing: Function, Constructibility, Aesthetics

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Review: Good reference and more - If you don't know much about construction, this book will get you started. However, as you dig deeper and starts to ask questions it becomes clear that there might be some unreliable information (see pic): unseasoned lumber should never be used in framing because of the possibility for mold, distortion and so much more. You always want to dry the wood before implementation. So as you read this book, make sure you to follow through with your own research and discuss what you are reading/learning with other architects. 12-14-24 UPDATE Just finished the book and it has been extremely helpful in helping me understand so much about detailing and the industry in general. Yes , some stuff was outdated - very little and probably related to when this book was published - yet I found in it more useful information then not. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about this profession. Also, the references at the end of the book are priceless. 6-20-25 UPDATE I am now preparing to take the A R E (architect registration exam) and this book has been a godsend. I am so much more prepared for the building systems content I am exposed to. When I count my blessings, I count this book twice. I highly recommend it to anyone who plans on going all the way in this profession.
Review: I wish I could give this more stars. - Excellent! This book will teach you how to fish. The primary use for me has been to establish a framework for detailing future projects - giving me the "why" and "how" of a WIDE variety of detailing patterns rather than the what. It provides a set of principles in support of detailing projects for protection from water, graceful aging, using the minimum number of parts, etc. etc. etc. etc., and then lets the architect do what architects do best - create meaningful solutions that both accomplish their purpose and reinforce the essence of the project. It goes so far beyond providing cut-and-pasteable solutions. The "patterns" developed in the book are rich and diverse. Although some patterns are essential for nearly all details of a certain type (i.e. removing water from a wall), many are just good ideas. They encourage the architect to create a "hierarchy of values" for their details and apply the patterns that are most relevant to each detail according to that hierarchy. I could even see an architect explaining how she/he is planning to address a client's needs by pointing to particular detailing patterns that she/he will use throughout the project to ensure quality/efficiency. By teaching us how and why to fish rather than providing a list of currently popular fish, this book is certain to have a long and useful life. I have no doubts that this will be the definitive architectural detailing text of its kind for both students and new and old professionals for many, many years to come.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #561,308 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #270 in Architecture (Books) #492 in Architectural Drafting & Presentation |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (226) |
| Dimensions  | 8.5 x 0.86 x 10.88 inches |
| Edition  | 3rd |
| ISBN-10  | 1118881990 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1118881996 |
| Item Weight  | 3.36 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 384 pages |
| Publication date  | March 14, 2016 |
| Publisher  | Wiley |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good reference and more
*by V***E on October 6, 2024*

If you don't know much about construction, this book will get you started. However, as you dig deeper and starts to ask questions it becomes clear that there might be some unreliable information (see pic): unseasoned lumber should never be used in framing because of the possibility for mold, distortion and so much more. You always want to dry the wood before implementation. So as you read this book, make sure you to follow through with your own research and discuss what you are reading/learning with other architects. 12-14-24 UPDATE Just finished the book and it has been extremely helpful in helping me understand so much about detailing and the industry in general. Yes , some stuff was outdated - very little and probably related to when this book was published - yet I found in it more useful information then not. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about this profession. Also, the references at the end of the book are priceless. 6-20-25 UPDATE I am now preparing to take the A R E (architect registration exam) and this book has been a godsend. I am so much more prepared for the building systems content I am exposed to. When I count my blessings, I count this book twice. I highly recommend it to anyone who plans on going all the way in this profession.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I wish I could give this more stars.
*by J***N on May 11, 2016*

Excellent! This book will teach you how to fish. The primary use for me has been to establish a framework for detailing future projects - giving me the "why" and "how" of a WIDE variety of detailing patterns rather than the what. It provides a set of principles in support of detailing projects for protection from water, graceful aging, using the minimum number of parts, etc. etc. etc. etc., and then lets the architect do what architects do best - create meaningful solutions that both accomplish their purpose and reinforce the essence of the project. It goes so far beyond providing cut-and-pasteable solutions. The "patterns" developed in the book are rich and diverse. Although some patterns are essential for nearly all details of a certain type (i.e. removing water from a wall), many are just good ideas. They encourage the architect to create a "hierarchy of values" for their details and apply the patterns that are most relevant to each detail according to that hierarchy. I could even see an architect explaining how she/he is planning to address a client's needs by pointing to particular detailing patterns that she/he will use throughout the project to ensure quality/efficiency. By teaching us how and why to fish rather than providing a list of currently popular fish, this book is certain to have a long and useful life. I have no doubts that this will be the definitive architectural detailing text of its kind for both students and new and old professionals for many, many years to come.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Well Illustrated Compendium of Commonly Used Architectural Details
*by S***R on May 17, 2016*

When considering architectural merit, we are all too often seduced by elaborate expressions of form and material. Unfortunately, the resulting oversight keeps many of us from discovering a building's more subtle -- yet no less interesting and important -- architectural achievements, often times revealed only through the closer study and examination of a building's details, both individually and as part of a greater whole. "Architectural Detailing" allows for just that: this well-illustrated book provides a reference for further examination and understanding of detailing systems employed in many of the buildings the stand around us. Understanding these systems, which the book often presents in their most principal form, allows architects -- both practicing and aspiring -- along with other building professionals and lay persons alike, to readily grasp the fundamentals of well-designed building details.

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