1000 architectural details
Subtitle: a selection of the world's most interesting building elements
By: Àlex Sánchez Vidiella, Julio Fajardo Herrero, Sergi Costa Duran
Contributors: Costa Duran, Sergi; Fajardo Herrero, Julio, 1979-
Publisher: Firefly Books
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Richmond Hill, Ont
Language: eng
Number of pages: 295
ISBN-13: 9781554077830
Subjects: Architecture; Ouvrages illustrés; Pictorial works; Modern Architecture
Other titles: One thousand architectural details
Table of contents: title: Structure : Columns ; Beams; title: Façades : Wood ; Stone ; Glass ; Concrete ; Metal ; Synthetic and hybrid façades ; Double façades ; Illuminated and translucent façades ; Balconies, overhangs and verandas; title: Roofs and decks : Typologies and materials; title: Horizontal and vertical connections : Exterior stairs, handrails and banisters ; Interior stairs, handrails and banisters ; Elevators ; Ramps ; Bridges, pedestrian walkways and passageways; title: Enclosure : Partitions; title: Finishings : Wood ; Stone ; Concrete ; Metal ; Synthetics ; Ceramic and porcelain ; Use of color; title: Framework and glasswork : Interior doors ; Exterior doors ; Windows and use of glass ; Skylights and portholes; title: Ironwork and blinds : Blinds and Venetian blinds ; Fences and garden entrances ; Wrought iron; title: Installations : Fireplaces and stoves ; Air conditioning ; Acoustic insulating systems; title: LIghting : Exterior lighting ; Interior lighting; title: New technologies : New elements and materials ; Motorized elements ; Hi-tech; title: Miscellaneous : Storage ; Bathroom decoration ; Lobbies and waiting areas; title: Environmentalism and sustainability : Sculptural elements ; Sustainability and recycling ; Prefab; title: Water features : Swimming pools ; Other features; title: Landscape design : Natural features ; Gardens ; Landscape architecture.