Designing the exterior wall : an architectural guide to the vertical envelope Decisions that affect the exterior wall Water barriers and flashings Air barrier systems vapor retarders and insulation Sealant joints Curtain walls Anchored brick veneer Exterior insulation finish systems (EIFS) and concrete masonry walls Wood frame construction stucco and fiber cement siding Terra cotta EIFS stone and brick : are they durable Architects design kit : form surface color and thick and thin walls Wood frame construction : designing for the climate and the future