Download or read book Understanding Architectural Details - Commercial written by Emma Walshaw and published by First in Architecture. This book was released on 2018-09 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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! How the 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