Architecture Reading List

Architecture Reading List

Examples of Detailing

Encyclopedia of Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture

Encyclopedia of Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture 2

Detail in Contemporary Timber Architecture 

Books on Japanese Architecture

Measure and Construction of The Japanese House

The Genius of Japanese Carpentry

by Azby Brown (Author)

Typical Australian Construction Techniques

Building Your Own Home

The Australian House Building Manual

By Allan Staines

The Roof Building Manual

By Allan Staines & Lloyd Hiddle

Handy Reference books

Architects Data

The Architecture Reference + specification book

Architectural Detailing: Function, Constructibility, Aesthetics

By Edward Allen 

By Patrick Rand 

Further Reading

How to be a Successful Owner Builder and Renovator

Cabin P*rn: Inspiration for your Quite Place Somewhere

By Zach Klein (Author), Steven Leckart (Author)

Upgrade

By Gestalten (Author)

Sample: Brick Veneer Guide
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