Designer's Guide to Building Construction and Systems, 1st edition
Published by Pearson (April 19, 2011) © 2012
- Treena Crochet
For courses in Building Construction and Systems.
Designer’s Guide to Building Construction and Systems for Residential and Commercial Structures offers students a concise, easy-to-understand guide for learning about building construction and systems in preparation for a successful practice as an interior designer. Using language geared for students of interior design, the text covers basic structural principles applied to the building environment through a review of common building methods including timber frame, masonry, and steel construction for residential and commercial projects as applicable.Â
Hallmark Features:Covers industry jargon—pertinent to building construction, the preparation of construction documents, and building and accessibility codes. Â
- Technical terms and vocabulary appear in italics throughout the text and are also included in a glossary.  Â
Covers structural, mechanical, and electrical systems—in detail.
- Structural systems covered in the text include foundations, beams and columns, floors, walls, roofs, doors, and windows.
- Mechanical and electrical systems, acoustical control, and plumbing are presented through an array of contemporary theories and techniques employed in the design of buildings.  Â
Code issues are presented—in the context of the construction process.Â
- Codes are referred to in the book as general guidelines only, and students must be aware that code compliance begins at the municipal level.
- The International Code Council is the primary reference source for code issues discussed in this book.  Â
Through photographs, detailed drawings, and case studies—students gain insight to the construction methods used for built environments.
- Begins with the exterior building envelope and continues through interior finish details such as millwork, floor coverings, walls and ceilings.Â
- Photographs accompanying the text provide further explanations showing the application of building construction and systems for the visual learner.
Key information on "green" design–is presented in sidebars throughout the text.
- Offers students timely insight on the growing use of "green" design in construction.
- In addition, each chapter offers a list of interesting, informative websites for further study.Â
INTRODUCTION: A Brief History of Structures, Materials, and Methods.
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SECTION I: Residential Construction and Systems
1.     Residential Construction: Building the Envelope2.     Systems for Residential Construction
3.     Interior Finish-Out for Residential Construction
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SECTION II: Commercial Construction and Systems
4.     Commercial Construction: Building the Envelope5.     Mechanical Systems for Commercial Buildings
6.     Interior Construction for Commercial Buildings
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Glossary
Further Reading
Index
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