My latest book, "Details: A Collection of Construction Details - An Addendum", was recently published as a resource addendum to my previous book called, “Details! Introduction to Drafting Interior Residential Details”. The new book is a collection of architectural detail drawings used in my design firm on previous projects. The collection of construction detail drawings in this book provides designers, drafters, architects, builders, and students with a robust resource with many examples that can be adapted into their own projects. "Details: A Collection of Construction Details - An Addendum", can be found on Amazon.
Several years ago, I wrote the original book for a college course I was teaching because a suitable textbook did not exist. The content was on designing and drafting interior residential details. What is that? It is a sort of architectural drawing that focuses in on a very particular element like a crown molding, handrail, etc. It explains to a builder some of the specific items that should be built into that feature.
I didn’t just start writing a book one day. Instead, I began by including a few excerpts from my various projects that I would hand out to students to use as a reference. Eventually, that turned into a stack of stapled pages that I would hand out. Then, it got more serious and turned into a curated binder with some organization to it. Eventually, I tried to find a text book that could explain what I was trying to explain, but I could not find one. Then it hit me: I needed to write a book.
I took all of that content and re-compiled it into a format that would be easy to use, I added illustrations and additional drawings, and I included step-by-step guides. Then I figured out how to print and bind it all together, so the students would have a useful textbook that would get them through the class and serve them well through the launch of their careers in the design industry. That is where the original book, “Details!”, was born.
I started to work with a well-known publisher who specializes in school textbook production, but I was not thrilled with all the compromise they were forcing on me. I actually met with an attorney to see if I was being unreasonable. He agreed with me, and I decided not to continue working with that publisher. Instead, I went another route, and now you can find the book on Amazon for a fraction of the cost that the big publishers wanted to charge to starving students. I am now proud to offer the companion book to the “Details!” text.
Unlock the blueprint of creativity with "Details: A Collection of Construction Details - An Addendum", the captivating companion to the acclaimed book, "Details: Introduction to Drafting Interior Residential Details". Delve deeper into the intricate world of architectural design with this stunning collection of hand sketches and CAD drafted construction details.
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Feast your eyes on a visual journey that transcends mere blueprints, transporting you into the heart of architectural innovation. Each sketch tells a story, each detail a testament to the passion and precision required to bring architectural dreams to life. Every drawing in this collection was used in various phases of the design process to communicate design intents to clients and builders on actual projects, and now they are released to you!
Whether you're a seasoned architect seeking inspiration or an aspiring designer eager to learn, "Details: A Collection of Construction Details - An Addendum" is an indispensable addition to your library. Let these sketches ignite your imagination and empower you to push the boundaries of design.
Uncover the secrets hidden within each line, each curve, and each meticulously crafted detail. Join us on a journey where creativity knows no bounds and where every stroke of the pen is a step towards architectural brilliance.
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