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Product Identifiers
PublisherMcgraw-Hill Education
ISBN-100071416323
ISBN-139780071416320
eBay Product ID (ePID)2436341
Product Key Features
Book TitleTraditional Construction Patterns : Design and Detail Rules-Of-Thumb
Number of Pages312 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicDecoration & Ornament, Interior Design / General
Publication Year2004
IllustratorYes
GenreArchitecture
AuthorStephen Mouzon, Susan Henderson
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight25.3 Oz
Item Length10.9 in
Item Width8.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2003-070171
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"Putting the ideas of Modernism into the hands of average architects" and builders has resulted in "architecture done wrong for the past half-century." Architects Mouzon and Henderson explain their "sense of unease" and illustrate a range of do's and don'ts that "give people the tools for getting it right again." In 14 chapters they discuss architectural details ranging from the classical orders to roofs, site work, and signage. Powerful opening chapters set the stage by succinctly discussing architectural history, theory, themes and patterns. The Roman architect Vitruvius is cited, and his themes of commodity, firmness, and delight are expanded for application in reviving the lost language of architecture. The remaining eight chapters are clearly laid out with brief essays on architectural features; these are interspersed with excellent black-and-white photographs. All elements are examined using a technique incorporated into architecture: the transect, an organizing device for developing proper patterns. An illustrated lexicon is also included to educate laypersons in the language, but it is too detailed and selective to be as effective as desired. This is a great companion to Jonathan Hale's The Old Way of Seeing (1994) and the National Park Service's The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation (rev., 1990). Summing Up: Highly recommended. General readers: upper-division undergraduates through professionals; two-year technical program students. -- L.B. Sickels-Taves, Eastern Michigan University, "Putting the ideas of Modernism into the hands of average architects" and builders has resulted in "architecture done wrong for the past half-century." Architects Mouzon and Henderson explain their "sense of unease" and illustrate a range of do's and don'ts that "give people the tools for getting it right again." In 14 chapters they discuss architectural details ranging from the classical orders to roofs, site work, and signage. Powerful opening chapters set the stage by succinctly discussing architectural history, theory, themes and patterns. The Roman architect Vitruvius is cited, and his themes of commodity, firmness, and delight are expanded for application in reviving the lost language of architecture. The remaining eight chapters are clearly laid out with brief essays on architectural features; these are interspersed with excellent black-and-white photographs. All elements are examined using a technique incorporated into architecture: the transect, an organizing device for developing proper patterns. An illustrated lexicon is also included to educate laypersons in the language, but it is too detailed and selective to be as effective as desired. This is a great companion to Jonathan Hale'sThe Old Way of Seeing(1994) and the National Park Service'sThe Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation(rev., 1990).Summing Up:Highly recommended. General readers: upper-division undergraduates through professionals; two-year technical program students. --L.B. Sickels-Taves, Eastern Michigan University
Dewey Decimal721
Table Of ContentFOREWORD INTRODUCTION Chapter 1: The Story of the Languages of Architecture Chapter 2: Three Great Themes of Traditional Architecture Chapter 3: Lexicon Chapter 4: The Classical Orders Chapter 5: Basic Principles Chapter 6: Details Chapter 7: Walls Chapter 8: Doors and Windows Chapter 9: Porches and Balconies Chapter 10: Eaves Chapter 11: Roofs Chapter 12: Dormers Chapter 13: Attachments Chapter 14: Sitework BIBLIOGRAPHY ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Synopsis* A hands-on, well-illustrated reference that helps architects and contractors avoid making common errors in traditional construction details * Graphical approach allows users to quickly visualize design solutions * Lists the rules-of-thumb for each detail, and correct and incorrect examples of how to design or construct each detail, Common errors in details such as poorly proportioned doors and windows not only hurt the visual appeal of traditional buildings, but also undermine its structure and function This handy, practical resource offers an illustrated, drill-down approach to the rules-of-thumb for details. A hands-on, well-illustrated reference that helps architects and contractors avoid making common errors in traditional construction details Graphical approach allows users to quickly visualize design solutions Lists the rules-of-thumb for each detail, and correct and incorrect examples of how to design or construct each detail, Lists the rules-of-thumb for each detail, and correct and incorrect examples of how to design or construct each detail.
LC Classification NumberTH2031
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