Detail in Contemporary Timber Architecture (paperback) - Softcover

McLeod, Virginia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1780676557 ISBN 13: 9781780676555

Publisher: Laurence King Publishing, 2015

Synopsis

This book provides analysis of both the technical and the aesthetic importance of details in modern timber architecture. Featuring the work of renowned architects from around the world, the book features 50 of the most influential timber designs for both residential and commercial architecture. Each project is presented with colour photographs, site plans and sections and elevations, as well as numerous construction details. There is also descriptive text, detailed captions and in-depth information for each project, including the location, client, architectural project team, main consultants and contractors. A free CD-ROM contains all drawings in both EPS and DWG (generic CAD) formats. An index includes the contact details for each featured architect. This is an excellent reference work for practising architects as well as architecture and design students.

About this title

From the Author:

Virginia McLeod has worked for a number of private practices in London and was also the editor of The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture. She currently works as a freelance writer and editor, specialising in contemporary architecture. She is the author of Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture, Detail in Contemporary Landscape Architecture, Detail in Contemporary Kitchen Design and Detail in Contemporary Bathroom Design.

From the Back Cover:

Provides an analysis of both the technical and the aesthetic importance of details in modern timber architecture. This book features 50 completed timber designs for both residential and commercial architecture. It also includes colour photographs, site plans and sections and elevations, as well as numerous construction details.

About this edition

• Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1780676557
• ISBN 13: 9781780676555
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224
• Illustrator: Bates Amy June