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| Preface | p. xi |
| Design Principles And Process | p. 1 |
| Environmental And Behavioral Issues | |
| Human Factors | p. 3 |
| Anthropometrics and Ergonomics | p. 3 |
| Human Behavior | p. 10 |
| Wayfinding | p. 11 |
| Mapping | p. 11 |
| Wayfinding and Age | p. 11 |
| Signage and Wayfinding Clues | p. 12 |
| Acoustical Principles | ... MORE |
| Basics of Acoustical Design | p. 13 |
| Sound | p. 13 |
| Frequency | p. 13 |
| Sound Absorption Properties of Materials | p. 13 |
| Room Acoustics | p. 14 |
| Properties of Sound | p. 14 |
| Use of Sound-Absorptive Materials | p. 14 |
| Sound Transmission | p. 15 |
| Transmission Loss | p. 15 |
| Noise Reduction | p. 15 |
| Sound Isolation | p. 15 |
| Impact Noise Reduction | p. 15 |
| Sound Control | p. 17 |
| Accessible Design Basics | |
| Accessibility | p. 18 |
| Definitions | p. 18 |
| Accessibility Standards Terms | p. 18 |
| ADA and FHAA Design Requirements | p. 18 |
| Knee and Toe Clearances | p. 19 |
| Reach Limits | p. 20 |
| Protruding Objects | p. 21 |
| Accessible Routes | p. 22 |
| Components of Accessible Routes | p. 22 |
| Location of Accessible Routes | p. 22 |
| Floor and Ground Surfaces | p. 22 |
| Sustainable Design Basics | |
| Sustainable Design Principles | p. 24 |
| Depletion of Natural Resources | p. 24 |
| Climate Change | p. 24 |
| Principles | p. 25 |
| Design Considerations | p. 25 |
| Sustainability Strategies | p. 25 |
| Energy | p. 25 |
| Lighting and Daylight | p. 25 |
| Water | p. 25 |
| Sustainable Materials | p. 25 |
| Indoor Air Quality | p. 26 |
| Environmental Quality Terms | p. 26 |
| Sick Building Syndrome | p. 26 |
| Personal Control | p. 26 |
| Interior Rating Systems and Certifications | p. 27 |
| U.S. Green Building Council | p. 27 |
| LEED Rating System | p. 27 |
| Design Basics | |
| Evidence-Based Design | p. 29 |
| Computational Research | p. 29 |
| Social Science Research | p. 29 |
| Physical and Natural Science Research | p. 29 |
| Building Codes | p. 29 |
| Codes and Regulations Affecting Interiors | p. 29 |
| International Building Code Provisions | p. 30 |
| Programming | p. 33 |
| Programming Process | p. 33 |
| Contract Documents | p. 34 |
| Contract Documents for Commercial Interiors | p. 34 |
| Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment Contracts | p. 34 |
| Detailing Concepts | p. 35 |
| Construction Specifications | p. 37 |
| Computing Technologies | p. 38 |
| Computer-Aided Design and Building Information Modeling | p. 38 |
| Integrated Project Delivery | p. 38 |
| Virtual Collaboration | p. 38 |
| Future Developments | p. 39 |
| Digital Fabrication | p. 39 |
| Building Elements | p. 41 |
| Building Structure And Shell | |
| Substructure | p. 43 |
| Wall Foundations | p. 43 |
| Subgrade Enclosures | p. 43 |
| Slabs on Grade | p. 44 |
| Superstructure | p. 45 |
| Seismic Considerations | p. 45 |
| Superstructure Framing | p. 46 |
| Floor Construction Assemblies | p. 57 |
| Wood Floor Framing | p. 57 |
| Steel Joist Floor Framing | p. 59 |
| Floor Decks and Slabs | p. 60 |
| Roof Construction | p. 62 |
| Roof Types and Framing | p. 62 |
| Shop-Fabricated Wood Trusses | p. 63 |
| Glue-Laminated Construction | p. 64 |
| Roof Decks, and Slabs | p. 65 |
| Attic Ventilation | p. 66 |
| Stairs and Ramps | p. 66 |
| Stairs | p. 66 |
| Handrails, Balustrades, and Guards | p. 69 |
| Ramps | p. 78 |
| Exterior Vertical Enclosures | p. 79 |
| Exterior Wall Weather Barriers | p. 79 |
| Exterior Enclosure Walls | p. 80 |
| Roof Windows and Skylights | p. 87 |
| Interior Construction | |
| Fire Resistive Construction | p. 89 |
| Fire-Retardant Wood Treatment | p. 89 |
| Fire-Resistance-Rated Assemblies | p. 89 |
| Fire-Resistance-Rated Openings | p. 91 |
| Board Fire Protection | p. 93 |
| Penetration Firestop Systems | p. 93 |
| Seismic Considerations | p. 93 |
| Basic Seismic Design | p. 93 |
| Seismic Detailing for Designers | p. 94 |
| Interior Construction Components | p. 95 |
| Gypsum Board Assemblies | p. 95 |
| Concrete Masonry Units | p. 114 |
| Architectural Concrete | p. 116 |
| Stone Walls | p. 117 |
| Glass Unit Masonry | p. 118 |
| Prefabricated Partitions | p. 120 |
| Windows and Glazing | p. 125 |
| Interior Doors | p. 131 |
| Entrances and Vestibules | p. 148 |
| Raised Floor Construction | p. 148 |
| Thermal and Moisture Protection | p. 149 |
| Interior Finishes | p. 150 |
| Interior Specialties | p. 150 |
| Wall Finish Requirements | p. 162 |
| Integral Wall Finishes | p. 163 |
| Wood Wall Finishes | p. 166 |
| Tile Wall Finishes | p. 175 |
| Metal Wall Finishes | p. 181 |
| Wall Surface Coverings | p. 183 |
| Paints and Coatings | p. 188 |
| Floor Design Considerations | p. 190 |
| Hard Flooring | p. 191 |
| Wood Flooring | p. 198 |
| Resilient Flooring | p. 201 |
| Resilient Flooring Installation | p. 204 |
| Carpet, Carpet Tile, and Mats | p. 205 |
| Ceilings | p. 213 |
| Building Services | p. 223 |
| Conveying Systems | p. 223 |
| Plumbing Systems | p. 231 |
| Mechanical Systems | p. 247 |
| Fire Protection Systems | p. 254 |
| Electrical Systems | p. 259 |
| Lighting | p. 265 |
| Communications Systems | p. 272 |
| Security Systems | p. 280 |
| Equipment And Furnishings | |
| Equipment | p. 283 |
| Toilet and Bath Equipment | p. 283 |
| Vending Equipment | p. 285 |
| Personal Care Equipment | p. 286 |
| Laundry Facilities | p. 288 |
| Teller and Service Equipment | p. 290 |
| Cleaning and Recycling Equipment | p. 292 |
| Furnishings | p. 292 |
| Furnishing Contracts and Tests | p. 292 |
| Textiles for Interior Furnishings | p. 294 |
| Cabinetry and Casework | p. 299 |
| Countertops | p. 306 |
| Art and Accessories | p. 313 |
| Furniture | p. 315 |
| Plantings | p. 318 |
| Window Treatments | p. 321 |
| Interior Project Types | |
| Commercial Spaces | p. 326 |
| Offices | p. 326 |
| Conference Rooms | p. 343 |
| Residential Spaces | p. 349 |
| Kitchens | p. 349 |
| Furnishings and Equipment | p. 354 |
| Residential Lighting | p. 357 |
| Visitability | p. 358 |
| Aging in Place | p. 359 |
| Continuing Care Retirement Communities | p. 365 |
| Healthcare Facilities | p. 369 |
| Inpatient Hospitals | p. 369 |
| Ancillary Departments | p. 372 |
| Healthcare Casework | p. 379 |
| Healthcare Furniture | p. 381 |
| Retail Spaces | p. 382 |
| Types of Retail Spaces | p. 382 |
| Fixture Placement | p. 382 |
| Retail Equipment | p. 383 |
| Retail Lighting | p. 383 |
| Hospitality Spaces | p. 384 |
| Hotels | p. 384 |
| Restaurants | p. 390 |
| Educational Facilities | p. 402 |
| Early Childhood and Kindergarten | p. 402 |
| Elementary, Middle, and Junior High Schools | p. 404 |
| High Schools | p. 405 |
| Lecture Halls and Auditoriums | p. 410 |
| Libraries | p. 413 |
| Performance Spaces | p. 419 |
| Planning Criteria | p. 419 |
| Performance Equipment | p. 421 |
| Museums | p. 421 |
| Museum Design Considerations | p. 421 |
| Museum Exhibit Casework | p. 421 |
| Museum Lighting | p. 423 |
| Museum Security | p. 425 |
| Athletic and Fitness Spaces | p. 425 |
| Courts, Alleys, and Rinks | p. 425 |
| Gymnastics | p. 426 |
| Table Sports and Darts | p. 427 |
| Fitness Spaces | p. 428 |
| Saunas and Steam Rooms | p. 430 |
| Animal Care Facilities | p. 431 |
| General Design Concept | p. 431 |
| Animal Housing | p. 431 |
| Adoption Facility | p. 434 |
| Existing Building Interiors | p. 435 |
| Historic Preservation, Restoration, and Adaptive Reuse | p. 435 |
| Existing Hazardous Materials | p. 436 |
| Recycling Construction and Demolition Waste | p. 438 |
| Appendix Classical Interior Architectural Elements | p. 439 |
| Glossary | p. 449 |
| Index | p. 455 |
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