Watson D., Crosbie M., Callender J. Time-saver standarts for architectural design data

McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 1999. 1043p.Contributors
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Introduction
ARCHITECTURAL FUNDAMENTALS
Universal design and accessible design
Architecture and regulation
Bioclimatic design
Solar control
Daylighting design
Natural ventilation
Indoor air quality
Acoustics: theory and applications
History of building and urban technologies
Construction materials technology
Intelligent building systems
Design of atriums for people and plants
Building economics
Estimating and design cost analysis
Environmental life cycle assessment
Construction and demolition waste management
Construction specifications
Design-Build delivery system
Building commissioning: a guide for architects
Building performance evaluation
Monitoring building performance
DESIGN DATA
SUBSTRUCTURE
FOUNDATIONS AND BASEMENT CONSTRUCTION
Soils and foundation types
Retaining walls
Subsurface moisture protection
Residential foundation design
Termite control
SHELL
SUPERSTRUCTURE
An overview of structures
Design loads
Structural design–wood
Structural design–steel
Structural design–concrete
Structural design–masonry
Earthquake resistant design
Tension fabric structures
EXTERIOR CLOSURE
Exterior wall systems: an overview B
Thermal Insulation
Building movement
Corrosion of metals
Moisture control
Watertight exterior walls
Exterior doors and hardware
Residential windows
ROOFING
Roofing systems
Gutters and downspouts
Roof openings and accessories
Radiant barrier systems
INTERIORS
INTERIOR CONSTRUCTIONS
Suspended ceiling systems
Interior partitions and panels
Interior doors and hardware
Flexible infrastructure
STAIRCASES
Stair design checklist
Stair design to reduce injuries
Stair dimensioning
INTERIOR FINISHES
Wall and ceiling finishes
Flooring
SERVICES
CONVEYING SYSTEMS
Escalators and elevators
PLUMBING
Plumbing systems
Sanitary waste systems
Special plumbing systems
Solar domestic water heating
HVAC
Energy sources for houses
Heating and cooling of houses
Energy sources for commercial buildings
Thermal assessment for HVAC design
HVAC systems for commercial buildings
Special HVACequiipment
FIRE PROTECTION
Fire safety design
Fire protection sprinkler systems
Standpipe systems
Fire extinguishers and cabinets
Special fire protection systems
Fire alarm systems
ELECTRICAL
Electrical wiring systems
Communication and security systems
Electrical system specialties
Lighting
Solar electric systems for residencesReader Response Form