Allen, E: Architectural Detailing

Introduction xPART I DETAIL PATTERNSSECTION 1 FUNCTIONFUNCTION INTRODUCTION xxxCONTROLLING WATER xxWash xxOverlap xxOverhang and Drip xxDrain and Weep xxUnobstructed Drainage xxVentilated Cold Roof xxFoundation Drainage xxMoisture Break xxCapillary Break xxLabyrinth xxRainscreen Assembly and Pressure Equalization xxUpstand xxSealant Joints and Gaskets xxCONTROLLING AIR xxAir Barrier System xxWeatherstripped Crack xxCONTROLLING HEAT FLOW xxThermal Insulation xxThermal Break xxMultiple Glazing xxWhite and Bright Surfaces xxReflective Glazing xxReflective Surface and Airspace xxOutside-Insulated Thermal Mass xxCONTROLLING WATER VAPOR xxWarm Interior Surfaces xxWarm-Side Vapor Retarder xxVapor Ventilation xxCondensate Drainage xxCONTROLLING SOUND xxAirtight, Heavy, Limp Partition xxCushioned Floor xxQuiet Attachments xxSound-Absorbing Surfaces xxACCOMMODATING MOVEMENT xxSeasoning and Curing xxVertical-Grain Lumber xxEqualizing Cross Grain xxRelieved Back xxFoundation Below Frost Line xxStructure/Enclosure Joint xxAbutment Joint xxExpansion Joint xxControl Joint xxSliding Joint xxBuilding Separation Joint xxPROVIDING STRUCTURAL SUPPORT xxSmall Structures xxConnecting Dissimilar Materials xxDistributing Loads xxPROVIDING PASSAGES FOR MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SERVICES xxVertical Chase xxHorizontal Plenum xxHEALTH AND SAFETY xxxSafe Footing xxxFall Protection xxxSafe Edges xxxSafe Glazing xxxNontoxic Materials xxxFiresafe Materials xxxFire-Resistant Assemblies xxxBarrier-Free Design xxxUniversal Design xxxPROVIDING FOR THE AGING OF THE BUILDING xxxLife Cycle xxxExpected Life xxxSurfaces That Age Gracefully xxxRepairable Surfaces xxxCleanable Surfaces xxxMaintenance Access xxxDry Wood xxxProtected and Similar Metals xxxLess Absorbent Materials xxxRobust Assemblies xxxBuilding Armor xxxExtreme Event Protection xxxSECTION 2 CONSTRUCTIBILITYCONSTRUCTIBILITY INTRODUCTION xxxEASE OF ASSEMBLY xxxUncut Units xxxMinimum Number of Parts xxxParts That are Easy to Handle

EDWARD ALLEN, FAIA, has been a member of the faculties at both Yale University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and has frequently taught as a guest at institutions across the United States for over 30 years. He is the bestselling author of The Architect's Studio Companion; Shaping Structures: Statics; and Fundamentals of Building Construction.PATRICK RAND, FAIA, is a Distinguished Professor in the School of Architecture at North Carolina State University. He has been recognized nationally for his innovative teaching and research regarding construction materials.