Interior Construction and Detailing for Designers and Architects

Interior Construction and Detailing for Designers and Architects
ISBN-10
1591264200
ISBN-13
9781591264200
Category
Architecture
Pages
592
Language
English
Published
2013
Publisher
Professional Publications Incorporated
Author
David Kent Ballast

Description

Interior Construction & Detailing for Designers & Architects is a comprehensive guide for students, interior designers, and architects involved in commercial and residential construction. Clear and complete explanations of how to select suitable materials and components and determine appropriate construction techniques make this book an essential, time-saving reference. Comprehensive Reference Designed to provide easy access to essential information, this book features: over 350 figures and tables more than 2,500 index entries applicable Construction Specification Institute MasterFormat numbers in section heads quick-reference boxed text containing supplementary information a chapter-by-chapter list of additional references Topics Covered Acoustics Architectural Woodwork Audiovisual Spaces Barrier-Free Design Building Codes and Regulations Building Investigation Ceilings Decorative Metals Doors and Hardware Flooring Construction and Finishes Glazing Licensure Means of Egress Mechanical and Electrical Systems Coordination Partitions Security Systems Signage Systems Stair Design and Construction Structural Coordination Sustainable Design Wall Finishes

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