Specifying Interiors
A Guide to Construction and FF&E for Residential and Commercial Interiors Projects
2nd Edition
Published on 10. January 2006
Book
Hardback
448 pages
978-0-471-69261-4 (ISBN)
Description
An indispensable tool for architects and interior designers
Based on the International Building Code (IBC), this updated and expanded edition of the industry standard covers today's diverse materials, regulations and requirements, specification formats, and more. Specifying Interiors, Second Edition includes:
* Insightful focus on material sustainability and environmental impact
* Authoritative coverage on building systems and performance
* New information on interior finishes and alternative materials
* More than 200 new illustrations and photographs from 150 contributors
* Up-to-date contract documents for residential projects
* Information on the role of the interior designer as vendor and contractor or installer
* A practical specifications checklist for each product and material
* The latest ADA and FHAA design requirements
Just as detailed as the specifications it explains, this comprehensive Second Edition provides all the critical information necessary for completing contract documents, all organized in a quick-reference format. It covers leases and work letters, contracts, applicable laws, regulations, codes, and standards. It spans design specifications for all types of facilities, including retail, hospitality, health care, general office, and residential.
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Product info
GB
Edition
2., Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
Photos: 130 B&W, 0 Color; Drawings: 150 B&W, 0 Color
Dimensions
Height: 285 mm
Width: 218 mm
Thickness: 36 mm
Weight
1442 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-69261-4 (9780471692614)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Maryrose McGowan
Specifying Interiors
Guide to Construction and FF & E for Commercial Interiors Projects
Book
04/1996
Wiley
€65.11
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Person
MARYROSE McGOWAN, AIA, teaches interior architecture at the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, Rhode Island, and is Editor in Chief of Interior Graphic Standards.
Content
Preface.
Chapter 1. Interiors Projects.
Introduction to Commercial Interiors Projects.
A Brief History.
Base Building and Tenant Improvements.
The Lease and the Work Letter.
Measuring Commercial Office Space.
Contract Documents for Commercial and Residential Interiors.
The Contract for Commercial Construction.
The Contract for Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment (FF&E).
Laws That Affect the Contracts for Interiors Projects.
Sources of U.S. Law.
Court Decisions: Common Law.
Contract Law and Commercial Law.
Sales Contracts and Services Contracts.
Differences Between Contract Law and Commercial Law Warranties.
Warranties.
Custom and Standard Contract Document Forms.
Residential Contract Forms.
Standard Commercial Contract Forms.
Specifications.
Types of Specifications.
Specification Formats.
Specification Information Classification.
Specification Section Organization.
Specification Page Organization.
Division 1 - General Requirements.
Chapter 2. Regulations, Codes, and Standards.
Federal Regulations.
Building Codes.
Other Regulations Affecting Interior Design.
Fire Codes.
Standards.
Flammability Standards.
Flammability Standards for Construction Materials and Assemblies.
Flammability Standards for Floor Coverings.
Flammability Standards for Wall Finishes.
Flammability Standards for Wall and Ceiling or Floor and Ceiling. Assemblies.
Flammability Standards for Door Assemblies.
Flammability Standards for Furniture.
Flammability Standards for Furnishings.
Accessibility Regulations.
The History of Accessible Design and Civil Rights.
ADA and FHAA Design Requirements.
Interior Accessible Routes.
Accessible Toilet Rooms.
Accessible Kitchens.
Chapter 3. Building Systems and Performance.
Structural Systems.
Wood.
Masonry.
Steel.
Concrete.
Heating and Cooling Systems.
Electric Systems.
Hydronic Systems.
Forced Air Systems.
The Thermal Performance of Buildings.
Methods of heat transfer.
Moisture Considerations in a Building.
Dew Point and Condensation.
Acoustic Performance of a Building.
Sound Absorption.
Noise Isolation.
Chapter 4. Materials.
Sustainable Design.
Green Design.
Sustainable Product and Material Selection.
Green Buildings.
Metals.
Dissimilar Metals.
Metal Finishes.
Nonferrous Metals.
Copper.
Ferrous Metals.
Wood.
Solid Wood.
Pressure-Treated Lumber.
Wood Composite Panels.
Sustainability and Environmental Impact.
Wood Veneer.
Wood Finishing.
Plastics.
The Components of Plastics.
Thermoplastics.
Thermosets.
Glass.
Float Glass.
Heat-Treated Glass.
Safety Glass.
Wired Glass.
Fire-Rated Glass and Glazing.
Laminated Glass.
Cast Glass.
Low-Iron Glass.
Frosted Glass.
Anti-Reflective Glass.
Glass Used as Railings.
Sealing Glass Joints.
Sustainability and Environmental Impact.
Textiles and Leather.
Fibers.
Natural Fibers.
Synthetic Fibers.
Fabric Construction.
Fabric Wear Resistance.
Leather.
Leather Surface Treatments.
Chapter 5. Construction Materials.
Wall Finishes.
Gypsum Board.
Gypsum Board Assemblies.
Plaster.
Sustainability and Environmental Impact.
Paints and Coatings.
Wallcoverings.
Upholstered Wall Systems.
Ceiling Finishes.
Glass Reinforced Gypsum (GRG).
Acoustic Ceilings.
Acoustic Concerns.
Floor Finishes.
Ceramic Tile.
Terrazzo.
Wood Flooring.
Plastic Laminate Flooring.
Bamboo Flooring.
Stone.
Vinyl Flooring.
Rubber Flooring.
Linoleum.
Cork.
Resillient Flooring Accessories.
Carpet and Carpet Tile.
Doors and Door Hardware.
Wood Doors.
Steel Doors.
Door Hardware.
Chapter 6. Furniture and Furnishings.
Casework.
Custom Casework.
Prebuilt Casework.
Countertops.
File Cabinets.
Seating for Work.
Upholstered Seating.
Systems Furniture.
Wire and Cable.
Window Treatments.
Shading from Solar Heat Gain.
Insulation from Heat Loss.
Blinds.
Shades.
Draperies.
Appendices
Glossary.
Index.