Detail in Contemporary Timber Architecture

This book provides analysis of both the technical and the aesthetic importance of details in modern timber architecture. Featuring the work of renowned architects from around the world, the book features 50 of the most influential timber designs for both residential and commercial architecture.

Each project is presented with colour photographs, site plans and sections and elevations, as well as numerous construction details. There is also descriptive text, detailed captions and in-depth information for each project, including the location, client, architectural project team, main consultants and contractors.

A free CD-ROM contains all drawings in both EPS and DWG (generic CAD) formats. An index includes the contact details for each featured architect.

This is an excellent reference work for practising architects as well as architecture and design students.

About the Author:

Virginia McLeod studied architecture in Australia before practising for a number of years in Sydney. She moved to the UK in 1998 to complete an MA in the history and theory of Architecture at the Architectural Association in London. Since then she has worked for a number of private practices in London and was also the editor of The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture. She is the author of 'Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture', 'Detail in Contemporary Landscape Architecture', 'Detail in Contemporary Glass Architecture', 'Detail in Contemporary Kitchen Design' and 'Detail in Contemporary Bathroom Design', and also 'Encyclopedia of Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture'  -   all published by Laurence King.