Architectural Detailing: Function, Constructibility, Aesthetics, 3rd Edition

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Architectural detailing is a crucial skill for architects and technologists. However it can be quite difficult for us to envision how our design ideas actually come together. Further to this, depicting complex material assemblies and connections through drawing can also be challenging. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe‘s famous dictum, “ God is in the details ” depicts the absolute importance of detailing which requires extreme thinking and analytical application of creative knowledge.

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The subcontractors chose to use the parametric architectural geometry issued by Populous as the basis for their detailed model of the facade system, thus eliminating any possible discrepancies between desired and as-built geometry. [4] The recent availability of automated design and production techniques is changing the development of building details. With parametric and algorithmic design methods and the use of digital fabrication, new abilities are required from architects for the design of details, at the same time as new players are beginning to take part in their development. Following is the list of 10 books on Architecture detailing and construction every architect must be aware of who are seeking inspiration and understanding about architectural details… 1. Building construction illustrated by Francis D.K. Ching | Architectural Detailing During my studies, one of the hardest things to find was good architectural details to use as precedent studies. I used to spend hours flipping through books in the library, trawling the internet, trying to find specific details. There never seemed to be one resource that covered all my needs. I guess it is safe to say that is still the case.But before we get to detailing stages, which are considered in stage 4 of the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) stages, it’d be good to understand what’s expected in the stages preceding it and the differences between architectural detail drawings pre-planning and post-planning. Shepherd, P. G., Hudson, R. and Hines, D. “Aviva Stadium: a parametric success.” International Journal of Architectural Computing, 9 (2), 2011: pp. 178.

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The graphic standard is, especially for the 3D generated images, exemplary and the dwgs are clear and uncluttered. Being able to manipulate, rotate, zoom, copy and deconstruct these models will be a valuable teaching aid that any office could use for its student and junior employees. Details should be developed to communicate something, not to disguise anything. With digital fabrication there are no imperfections; we are approaching zero tolerance, as discussed in a special issue of AD. [7]The building envelope was designed with floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlooking the River Maas. De Rotterdam’s external façades have been clad with an aluminum post-and-beam construction, making for a filigree appearance which changes depending on the viewer’s position. This provides the complex with a unifying compact shell.

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It is an illusion to think that an architect can develop a good detail alone. Good details can only be developed in conjunction with manufacturers and materials or mechanical engineers. Digital fabrication instructions are now an important part of the detail documentation, because the specification of tools and machine parameters can interfere in the final product. The library provides access to different products and suppliers, demonstrating how these products fit in to a resolved detail.The non-standard canopy designed by a3lab for the Westend Gate Tower in Frankfurt upon Main [5] (pictured below) is another good example of how the use of digital fabrication can transform architectural detailing. Since the conceptual phase, the design was optimized for structural performance and fabrication. According to the authors: Agkathidis, A. & Brown, A. “Tree-Structure Canopy: A Case Study in Design and Fabrication of Complex Steel Structures using Digital Tools.” International Journal of Architectural Computing, 1(11), 2013: 87-104.