Save time and improve your construction detailing!
What's included?
Understanding Architectural Details – Commercial, is dedicated to steel and concrete construction. The book is packed full of over 150 construction details in 2D, and 150 construction details in 3D.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.
Foundations and Floors
- strip foundations
- pad foundations
- pile foundations
- raft foundations
- ground bearing floors
- suspended floors
Frames
- concrete frame structures
- steel frame structures
- long span frames including portal frames
Roofs
- concrete deck flat roof
- green roof
- steel deck pitched roof
- steel deck flat roof
Basements
- Type A basement structures
- Type B basement structures
- Type C basement structures
Walls & Cladding
- concrete cladding panels
- standing seam
- insulated brick slips
- composite metal panels
- insulated render
- masonry rainscreen
- timber rainscreen
- stone rainscreen
PLUS new to this second edition:
- Functional Requirements
- Detailing Principles
- Materials
- Even more details than before!
Download over 150 2D CAD files and over 150 3D SketchUp models!
How this book will help you
- Gain a better understanding of commercial construction
- Understand the principles of construction detailing
- Understand the functional requirements of a building in relation to the building regulations
- Learn about the different materials available and their benefits
- Improve your technical ability
- Increase your skill set to make you more employable
- Save a huge amount of time searching for details, over 150 details in one place
- Edit and develop the CAD files into your own detail library
- Explore the 3D SketchUp files to improve your understanding of the construction
Not sure if the books are right for you?
Please feel free to download a sample so you can get a closer look.
Who is it for?
students | graduates | professionals | tutors | professors
This book is really useful to quite a few different people.
Students looking to increase their knowledge of construction.
Graduates use the book to take out into the workplace and use as a reference.
Professionals use the book as a reference book and foundation for their construction libraries.
The book is also highly recommended by many tutors, lecturers and professors who teach construction at colleges and universities around the globe.
Hi, I’m Emma.
This is why I wrote the book...
In the past I have spent hours searching for details, trying to find an example of a detail so that I can understand the construction a bit better. When I was at university I was really frustrated with how difficult it was to improve my construction knowledge. There just doesn’t seem to be much clear and concise information readily available on commercial and industrial construction. When you do find what you are looking for it is often difficult to digest. That is why I knew what a valuable resource this book would be for both architecture students and professionals.
After writing several successful construction books (Commercial, Residential US, Passivhaus, Loft Conversions and more), I know that this new edition of the Residential construction book really fills the gap I have experienced both as a student and professional.
The Understanding Architectural Details Series Are Featured In
Exactly What You Need
Understanding Architectural Details, Emma Walshaw’s series of books and downloads are a valuable resource for students and professionals alike. She has really filled a hole in the market, particularly with the CAD and 3D downloads which offer standard construction build-ups that can be clearly understood.
Michael - Architecture Student
The books are fantastic. I wish I’d bought them sooner. There really is a lack of liferature regarding architectural detailing in the uk but thankfully I found these books. They are the perfect resouce for any architecture student. They give a great overview of materials and importantly state the underlying principles of detailing with clearly explained details.
Phil - Architecture Student
I have to say it is a really great resource and reference guide, and is very well put together. The sections at the front of the book (Functional Requirements) is particularly useful, and has joined the small collection of architectural and construction guides/handbooks that I refer to when I need my memory jogged or details/specifications clarified.
All of the drawings and details are well put together, clear and concise. Again a great reference.
Matt - Architect
I normally don't do reviews or testimonials but THIS is a special case! This product has benefited me so much that I couldn’t resist the urge to be grateful to Emma for her work by writing a testimonial.
I’m a construction management graduate from the UK and am currently running my own construction business. I purchased the full package of understanding architecture details by Emma including the 3d and 2d details which come with the package. This package has substantially expanded my technical knowledge and understanding about building elements and their details far beyond from what I learned at university. The package is awsome in terms of value for money. I highly recommend this package as a 1 stop solution for architecture details, for anyone related to the built environment as it offers such insightful and comprehensive knowledge regarding building elements and their architectural details. Last but not the least the 2d and 3d details in auto cad and sketchup is the cherry on top. Hats off for Emma and thankyou very much for you’re sincere efforts.
M H Shehzad
FAQ
*PLEASE NOTE: If you are a university, institution, or library, the digital books are not permitted for purchase. You can purchase hard copies by clicking the link above, or you can check out the other options available using this link. Alternatively, feel free to contact our team at