This book explains, in layman's terms, the vague sense of unease we've all had with traditional architecture done incorrectly for the past half-century, and provides the tools for doing it right again. The first tool is a fully illustrated Lexicon of nearly 240 terms we should all know, but probably don't. It's hard to ask for something if you don't know what to call it. It's also hard to say it if you don't know how to pronounce it, so the Lexicon provides pronunciation of all of the words that are not obvious.
The primary tool, however, is a collection of 108 patterns illustrated as Dos and Don'ts with diagrams and photographs. These patterns represent the most common errors of traditional construction, and are the things we really need to start getting right if we hope to build more of the most-loved places again.
The rise of the New Urbanism in building design has brought with it a return to traditional construction techniques. Traditional Construction Patterns: Design and Detail Rules of Thumb, provides instant access to the tips of the trade that will keep your work on budget and in step with the times.
Written by an award-winning architect, this book shows how to avoid common and costly errors while implementing traditional construction details. It provides practical guidance bolstered by illustrations and describes the rules of thumb for designing and applying traditional construction details. You also benefit from:
- A handy format that lists the rule of thumb for each detail
- Correct and incorrect examples of how to design and construct each detail
- A graphical approach that lets architects and builders quickly visualize design solutions
- Extensive explanations of what works, what doesn't, and why
- And much, much more!
No matter if you're an architect, a contractor, an urban planner, or a student, Traditional Construction Patterns helps you avoid errors that not only mar visual appeal, but cost money. From the drafting table to the job site, this is one resource you shouldn't be without!
Included:
- Themes of Traditional Construction
- Vocabulary of Traditional Construction
- Principles of Traditional Construction
- Details
- Walls
- Doors and Windows
- Columns and Beams
- Eaves
- Porch Ceilings
- Roofs
- Dormers
- Chimneys
About the Author
Stephen A. Mouzon (Huntsville, AL) is a principal of Mouzon & Associates and an award-winning architect with two decades' experience. |
