TIME-HONORED ARCHITECTURAL STYLES TO MEET CONSTRUCTION CHALLENGES OF THE NEW MILLENNIUM

The rise of the New Urbanism in building design has brought with it a return to traditional construction techniques. Traditional Construction Patterns: Design and Detail Rules of Thumb, provides instant access to the tips of the trade that will keep your work on budget and in step with the times.

Written by an award-winning architect, this book shows how to avoid common and costly errors while implementing traditional construction details. It provides practical guidance bolstered by illustrations and describes the rules of thumb for designing and applying traditional construction details. You also benefit from:



* A handy format that lists the rule of thumb for each detail

* Correct and incorrect examples of how to design and construct each detail

* A graphical approach that lets architects and builders quickly visualize design solutions

* Extensive explanations of what works, what doesn’t, and why

* And much, much more!

No matter if youre an architect, a contractor, an urban planner, or a student, Traditional Construction Patterns helps you avoid errors that not only mar visual appeal, but cost money. From the drafting table to the job site, this is one resource you shouldn’t be without!

Included:

* Themes of Traditional Construction

* Vocabulary of Traditional Construction

* Principles of Traditional Construction

* Details

* Walls

* Doors and Windows

* Columns and Beams

* Eaves

* Porch Ceilings

* Roofs

* Dormers

* Chimneys