vizwhiz Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 This might be helpful Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture: Includes CD-ROM (Hardcover) by Virginia McLeod (Author) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1856694828/ref=pd_cp_b_1?pf_rd_p=317711001&pf_rd_s=center-41&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=376437277X&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=12MQ7Y287655Q6G9ETTY just continued from one of your links Till i bumped into This Book Description Architectural detailing makes a building unique and an architect outstanding. This book provides analysis of both the technical and the aesthetic importance of details in the development of contemporary domestic architecture from 2000 to 2005. Featuring many of the world's most highly acclaimed architects, the book presents over 50 of the most recently completed and influential house designs. For each house there are color photographs, plans of every floor, sections and elevations, and numerous construction details. The book also features in-depth information for each project, including the size, the client, the architectural project team, main consultants, and contractors. With CD-ROM. ** if it is any good let us know i might buy it when fund$ are available if you have a floor plan and need Elevation heights let me know i will (make something up) give you my best guess as To what is likely Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandmanNinja Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Wow. That book sounds great! The colour photos, plans and elevations are probably worth it alone! Wonder if there are AutoCAD files on the CD? hehe Wow - very affordable, too! Might have to try to snag it... Thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizwhiz Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 i Think it is in metric units which is a bummer for me i am still an Imperialist !! GO US joking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandmanNinja Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 I ordered the book. Metric, you say? Excellent... I tried using Feet and Inches once and I killed a few dozen brain cells! hehe 72:1 ratio? What a silly ratio! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizwhiz Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 will you Translate it for all of us Imperialists (speaking for myself only) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kailyon Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 will you Translate it for all of us Imperialists (speaking for myself only) Me too, me too! I work for engineers, I might get fired if I start speaking metric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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