Architectural Graphic Standards for Residential Construction

An All-new Visual Guide Devoted Exclusively to Construction Standards of Residential Structures

Table of Contents:

Preface.
Acknowledgments.
1. GENERAL PLANNING AND
DESIGN DATA.
Human Dimensions.
Accessibility.
Housing.
Site Improvements and
Amenities.
Acoustical Design.
Building Security.
Residential Room Planning.
Special Purpose Rooms.
Egress Planning.
Residential Storage
Planning.
General Use Furniture.
Residential Furniture.
Boats.
2. SITE PLANNING.
Site, Community, and Urban
Planning.
Flood Damage Control.
Housing.
Solar Radiation and Building
Orientation.
Automobiles, Roads, and Parking.
3. BUILDING SYSTEMS AND DESIGN.
Building Systems.
Environmental Construction.
Seismic Design.
Climate Response and
Building Design.
Energy Conservation.
4. SITEWORK.
Subsurface Investigation.
Sewerage and Drainage.
Paving and Surfacing.
Site Improvements and
Amenities.
Retaining Walls.
Excavation Support
Systems.
Piles and Caissons.
Water Distribution.
Planting.
5. CONCRETE AND FOUNDATIONS.
Concrete Forms and Accessories.
Concrete Reinforcement.
Foundations.
Cast-in-Place Concrete.
6. MASONRY AND STONE.
Masonry Units.
Masonry Mortar.
Masonry Accessories.
Stone.
Historic Masonry.
Glass Unit Masonry.
7. FRAMING.
Introduction.
Wood Treatment.
Design Load Tables.
Wood and Plastic Fastenings.
Rough Carpentry.
Structural Panels.
Heavy Timber Construction.
Environmental Construction.
Wood Decking.
Sheathing.
Wood Trusses.
Finish Carpentry.
Historic Wood.
Metal Materials.
Structural Metal Framing.
Metal Fabrications.
Cold-Formed Metal Framing.
8. ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING.
Transmission and Distribution.
Basic Electrical Materials and Methods.
Special Systems.
Lighting Design.
Lighting.
Plumbing Design.
Building Services Piping.
Plumbing Equipment.
Plumbing Fixtures.
Fire Protection Specialties.
Residential Equipment.
Elevators.
9. MECHANICAL.
Energy Conservation.
Passive Solar.
Shading.
Thermal Transmission.
Climate.
Natural Ventilation.
Energy.
HVAC Systems.
Active Solar.
Heat Generation Equipment.
Refrigeration and Heat Transfer.
Indoor Air Quality.
Fireplaces and Stoves.
10. WINDOWS AND DOORS.
Fire Rating and Security.
Door and Window Openings.
Wood and Plastic Doors.
Specialty Doors.
Windows.
Skylights.
Hardware.
Glazing.
11. THERMAL AND MOISTURE.
Waterproofing and Dampproofing.
Thermal Protection.
Exterior Insulation and
Finish Systems.
Vapor Retarders.
Shingles, Roof Tiles, and
Roof Covering.
Roofing and Siding Panels.
Membrane Roofing.
Sheet Metal Roofing.
Flashing.
Roof Specialties and Accessories.
Gutters and Downspouts.
Siding.
12. FINISHES.
Plaster and Gypsum Board. Tile.
Stone Floor and Wall Coverings.
Wood Flooring.
Resilient Flooring.
Carpet.
Wall Coverings.
Paints and Coatings.
APPENDIX.
Graphic Symbols.
Mathematical Data.
Metric Measurement.
INDEX.

What's Included:

Author:   The American Institute of Architects
Format:  Hardcover
Item #:   978-0-471-24109-1
Price:     $125.00 (US)