This portable reference contains all the major categories of information that architects, builders or other professionals are likely to need, from checklists for initial planning and estimating to the actual design and construction. Also included are materials and specifications checklists, quick run-downs on applicable code and standards, design data for most major building materials and typical details for most of the important components and assemblies for any facility, including doors and windows, flooring, finishes and room types.
Part 1 General: architecture service (AIA services checklist); specifications (CSI format checklist); programming; construction costs; pracical maths and tables; building laws; structures; energy; acoustics. Part 2 Site: planning; earthwork and soils; site objects; utilities; landscape. Part 3 Concrete: materials; foundations; superstructure. Part 4 Masonry: materials; structures. Part 5 Metals: materials; structures. Part 6 Wood: materials; structures. Part 7 Thermal and moisture protection: water and damp-proofing; vapour barriers; insulation; roofing; joints and sealants. Part 8 Doors, windows and glass: doors and hardware; windows; glass. Part 9 Finishes: plaster; wall board; tile; terrazzo; acoustical treatment; wood flooring; masonry flooring; resilient flooring; carpet; painting and coatings; colour. Part 10 Specialties: toilet partitions; fireplaces; fire protection; operable partitions; sun control; toilet accessories. Part 11 Equipment: residential kitchens; commercial kitchens; residential laundries. Part 12 Furnishings: general costs; miscellaneous objects; furniture. Part 13 Assemblies: roof; floor; wall; ceiling; flooring. Part 14 Conveying systems: elevators; escalators. Part 15 Mechanical: plumbing; HVAC. Part 16 Electrical: lighting; power and telecommunications. Appendix: building-type data; location data; materials data.