Traditional Construction Patterns

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 functionThis 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 detailsGraphical 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