This book offers a wealth of valuable, hard-to-find technical information on mid-twentieth-century building materials and systems.

Architectural Details is a key reference for architects, builders, and educators whose work involves building maintenance and restoration.

This unique volume is an important working tool and a valuable addition to every architectural library. It is filled with well-presented visual examples that offer important practical insights into the evolution of twentieth-century design and practice.

Contents

1. General Planning and Design Data
2. Sitework
3. Masonry
4. Metals
5. Wood and Plastics
6. Thermal and Moisture Protection
7. Doors and Windows
8. Interior Stairs and Stairwells
9. Specialties
10. Conveying Systems
11. Electrical
12. Energy and Environmental Design

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