About House Extension Details - An Architectural Guide
[Published June 2025]
A must-have resource for architects working on residential projects, House Extension Details offers an extensive collection of construction drawings and guidance designed to support your design and detailing process from planning to completion.
Packed with practical information, this print copy makes for a great desk companion — perfect for quick reference, inspiration and everyday detailing support.
📐 What’s in the Book?
- A comprehensive library of 200+ 2D and 3D construction details: walls, foundations, floors, roofs, thresholds, doors, windows, and more
- Multiple build-ups including timber frame, masonry cavity, solid wall retrofits, and low-carbon detailing strategies
- Clear annotation and practical context for how and when to apply the details
- Real-life project guidance, including regulatory considerations, material selection, and sequencing tips
🛠️ Designed For
- Sole traders and small practices needing reliable detailing references
- Architects looking to streamline technical design stages without compromising quality
- Practices working with retrofits, heritage buildings, or tight urban sites where custom detailing is key
What do I get?
House Extension Design – A Practical Guide for Architects Print includes:
House Extension Details - Hardback Book
Perfect for: Architecture students, graduates, and professionals who want a clear, confident approach to designing domestic extensions.
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Testimonials
Encyclopaedic in its depth and completely unique and comprehensive. It should be an ally to any architectural designer - student or experienced professional. This is the best piece of architectural writing I've seen, if only I had this a decade ago throughout my university years - a lot of mistakes would've been avoided. Incredible work.
Liam Briggs - Chartered Architectural Technologist
A clear, beautifully presented technical resource and an invaluable reference for designers working in residential settings. It's accessible at all levels - starting from first principles and expanding into detailed design thinking through the chapters. A fantastic, comprehensive guide - truly an extension bible!
Sonia Brookes - Architect
The book's thoroughness is truly impressive. Each detail is carefully broken down with clear explanations, well-cited sources and visually compelling 3D illustrations. It succeeds in taking a complex subject and presenting it in a format that is both accessible and easy to understand.
Joe Hyett - Chartered Architectural Technologist
Wow, what a great book for the UK market! This is the best book for anyone struggling to understand extensions. Well done guys, you nailed it.
Sonda Mvula - Architectural Designer and Director
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