Understanding Architectural Details Residential

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Understanding Architectural Details - Residential is packed full of over 120 construction details in 2D and 3D. This new 4th Edition has been updated in line with the June 2022 Building Regulations updates.

We look at the principles behind construction detailing, and delve deep into each area of the building to make sure you have a full understanding of construction design.

The Key Principles

Functional Requirements Detailing Principles Materials

Foundations

strip foundations pad foundations pile foundations raft foundations

Masonry Construction

ground bearing floors suspended floors walls (including cladding options) roofs (flat and pitched) doors and windows

Timber Frame Construction

ground bearing floors suspended floors walls (including cladding options) roofs (flat and pitched) doors and windows

Steel Frame Construction

floors walls roofs

Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS)

floors walls (with cladding options) doors and windows roofs

Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF)

floors walls windows roofs

Green Roof Construction

intensive extensive