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.

• strip foundations
• pad foundations
• pile foundations
• raft foundations
• ground bearing floors
• suspended floors

• concrete frame structures
• steel frame structures
• long span frames including portal frames

• concrete deck flat roof
• green roof
• steel deck pitched roof
• steel deck flat roof

• Type A basement structures
• Type B basement structures
• Type C basement structures

• concrete cladding panels
• standing seam
• insulated brick slips
• composite metal panels
• insulated render
• masonry rainscreen
• timber rainscreen
• stone rainscreen

• Functional Requirements
• Detailing Principles
• Materials
• Even more details than before!

• 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

Understanding Passivhaus is a simple guide to the Passivhaus standard. The book explains the principles behind Passivhaus thinking, and explores numerous construction methods for achieving the Passivhaus standard.

• Why design a Passivhaus?
• PHPP
• Certification

• Technical requirements
• Building fabric
• Form factor
• Insulation
• Thermal bridge
• Airtightness and air leakage
• Building services and ventilation
• Windows
• Solar design
• Shading
• Summer ventilation
• Roof lights

• Masonry construction
• Timber frame
• Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS)
• Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF)
• Mixed methods of construction

• Solid concrete with rendered external insulation
• Insulated concrete formwork
• Solid masonry with larsen trusses
• Masonry cavity wall
• Timber frame with larsen trusses
• Timber I joist frame
• SIPS construction
• Timber frame with external render

A selection of wonderful examples of Passivhaus designs and construction methods, with more case studies added for this second edition.

Residential Construction Details is explores a range of residential construction methods, based on US standards. The book is packed full of over 150 construction details in 2D, and 140 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.

• slab on grade
• pier and grade beam systems
• foundation walls

• unvented crawl spaces
• vented crawl spaces

• waterproofing
• structure - cmu and concrete construction
• insulating basements

• joist floor systems
• girder floor systems

• wall construction
• siding
• insulation
• windows
• door thresholds

• roof construction
• roof finishes
• roof ventilation
• roof insulation

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.

Understanding Architectural Details - Residential is packed full of over 120 construction details in 2D and 3D. This new 4th Edition has been updated in line with the June 2022 Building Regulations updates.

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.

• Functional Requirements
• Detailing Principles
• Materials

• strip foundations
• pad foundations
• pile foundations
• raft foundations

• ground bearing floors
• suspended floors
• walls (including cladding options)
• roofs (flat and pitched)
• doors and windows

• ground bearing floors
• suspended floors
• walls (including cladding options)
• roofs (flat and pitched)
• doors and windows

• floors
• walls
• roofs

• floors
• walls (with cladding options)
• doors and windows
• roofs

• floors
• walls
• windows
• roofs

• intensive
• extensive

New Second Edition updated in line with June 2022 Building Regulation updates.

Understanding Loft Conversions is a simple guide to carrying out a loft conversion. The book explains the main considerations required to carry out a loft conversion, and explores numerous construction methods for achieving conversions of different types.

The book features over 40 construction details, in 2D and 3D. Topics covered include examining the existing building, requirements for the new structure, planning and regulations, construction details for general loft details, front dormer windows, rear dormer extensions, zinc standing seam details, faceted zinc dormer details and rooflight details.

The book will help you...

• Gain a better understanding of how loft conversions work
• Improve your technical ability
• Save a huge amount of time searching for details

The book is for...

• Professionals use the book as a reference and the details as a starting point for their own projects.
• Students looking to increase their knowledge residential construction and extensions.
• Graduates use the book to take out into the workplace and use as a reference.
• Self Builders looking to gain a better understanding of loft conversions in a clear and visual way.
• The book is also highly recommended by many tutors, lecturers and professors who teach construction at colleges and universities around the globe.