House for Ann Medlock and John Graham: Shear Wall Details

01/01/1987

Engineering Report, Structural Report

12-page study illustrating the shear wall structural and construction details through detail sections with analytic information and specifications. They focus on wall fasteners, anchors and connections to the exterior walls, the floors and the ceilings; with a two-page attachment listing the available products of, i.e. ‘Simpson Strong Tie Connectors’ with item codes and allowances.

Authors:

Christopher Alexander, James Maguire, Gary Black, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

Content of

Project

House for Ann Medlock and John Graham 1985 to 1988

Whidbey Island, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.

Residential, Realized , Construction completed in 1988

Client:

Mrs. Ann Medlock and Mr. John Graham

C.E.S. staff:

Christopher Alexander, James Maguire, Gary Black

Contractor:

Center for Environmental Structure in Joint Venture with Dow Corporation, Seattle - Curt Brown

Project cost:

$250,000

Project stages:

Pattern language for the project by clients and C.E.S. Layout on the site by clients and C.E.S. Design Development and Building Permit drawings done after layout Direct Construction management and on-site design decisions Budget and subcontractors und

All wood 3,000 square feet house, with extended landscaping, gardens and driveways. Its exterior is heavy timber and cedar paneling. All interior structures with built-in furnishings, walls, floors, ceilings, lighting, cabinets, desks, chairs, tables, were custom fitted to user layout ...

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