The Other Architecture: Tasks of Practice Beyond Design

Front Matter....Pages 1-7
Front Matter....Pages 8-8
In the Context....Pages 9-13
The Reality....Pages 15-31
Understanding The Profession of Architecture....Pages 33-46
Basic Premise....Pages 47-53
The Direction....Pages 55-57
On Becoming an Architect....Pages 59-72
Historically....Pages 73-84
The “Other Architecture”?....Pages 85-89
Setting Context....Pages 91-99
Front Matter....Pages 100-100
Forethoughts....Pages 101-109
The Role of Working Drawings....Pages 111-119
A Perspective on Working Drawings....Pages 121-126
General Overview of Working Drawings....Pages 127-143
The Production of Working Drawings....Pages 145-153
Coordination of Working Drawings and Specifications....Pages 155-170
Lines and Drafting Expression....Pages 171-184
Symbols and Conventions....Pages 185-189
Dimensions, Notes and Titles....Pages 191-197
Building Codes and Standards....Pages 199-209
Working Drawings....Pages 211-214
Front Matter....Pages 100-100
Other Construction Drawings....Pages 215-218
Site Improvement Plans....Pages 219-226
Lawns and Planting Plans....Pages 227-229
Floor Plans....Pages 231-238
Foundation Plans....Pages 239-243
Framing Plans....Pages 245-248
Roof Plans....Pages 249-250
Exterior Elevations....Pages 251-259
Interior Elevations....Pages 261-263
Cross Referencing....Pages 265-271
Wall Selections....Pages 273-278
Building Sections and Section-Elevations....Pages 279-282
Schedules....Pages 283-290
The Matter of Detailing....Pages 291-309
Door and Window Details....Pages 311-313
Miscellaneous Details....Pages 315-324
Stairs and Fireplaces....Pages 325-331
Building [Environmental Control] Systems....Pages 333-342
Case Studies in Detailing....Pages 343-366
Summary/Epilogue....Pages 367-369
Back Matter....Pages 370-426