Maryrose McGowan

Specifying Interiors

A Guide to Construction and Ff&e for Residential and Commercial Interiors Projects
Illustrator: Kruse, Kelsey

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Specifying Interiors, Second Edition gives designers instant access to all the critical information they need to complete commercial and residential interiors projects. This updated and expanded edition now includes considerations of environmental impact of materials, the role of interior designer as vendor and contractor or installer, and a specifications checklist for each product or material.

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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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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley & Sons
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 14669261000
• 2. Aufl.
• Seitenzahl: 448
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2005
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 285mm x 218mm x 36mm
• Gewicht: 1440g
• ISBN-13: 9780471692614
• ISBN-10: 0471692611
• Artikelnr.: 15163858

Autorenporträt

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.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface vii
Chapter 1 Interiors Projects 1
Introduction To Commercial Interiors Projects 1
A Brief History 2
Base Building and Tenant Improvements 7
The Lease and the Work Letter 7
Measuring Commercial Office Space 7
Contract Documents for Commercial and Residential Interiors 9
The Contract for Commercial Construction 9
The Contract for Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment (FF&E) 14
Laws That Affect The Contracts For Interiors Projects 22
Sources of U.S. Law 22
Contract Law and Commercial Law 26
Sales Contracts and Services Contracts 26
Differences Between Contract Law and Commercial Law Warranties 26
Warranties 29
Custom and Standard Contract Document Forms 29
Residential Contract Forms 29
Standard Commercial Contract Forms 30
Specifications 32
Types of Specifications 32
Specification Formats 33
Specification Information Classification 33
Specification Section Organization 33
Specification Page Organization 37
Division 1-General Requirements 37
Chapter 2 Regulations, Codes, and Standards 39
Federal Regulations 39
Building Codes 41
Other Regulations Affecting Interior Design 42
Fire Codes 44
Standards 45
Flammability Standards 47
Flammability Standards for Construction Materials and Assemblies 47
Flammability Standards For Floor Coverings 49
Methenamine Pill Test 49
Flammability Standards For Wall Finishes 52
Room Corner Test 52
Flammability Standards For Wall and Ceiling Or Floor and Ceiling Assemblies
54
Wall or Floor and Ceiling Assembly Test 54
Flammability Standards For Door Assemblies 55
Door Assembly Test 55
Flammability Standards For Furniture 55
Cigarette Ignition Resistance Test for Furniture Composites 55
Flammability Standards For Furnishings 59
Vertical Ignition Test 59
Flammability Standards for Fabric 62
Accessibility Regulations 64
The History of Accessible Design and Civil Rights 64
ADA and FHAA Design Requirements 65
Interior Accessible Routes 65
Accessible Toilet Rooms 67
Plumbing Fixture Standards 69
Accessible Kitchens 70
Chapter 3 Building Systems and Performance 75
Structural Systems 76
Wood 76
Masonry 78
Steel 79
Concrete 81
Heating and Cooling Systems 82
Electric Systems 82
Hydronic Systems 83
Forced Air Systems 85
Thermal Performance of Buildings 86
Methods of Heat Transfer 86
Moisture Considerations In A Building 87
Dew Point and Condensation 88
Acoustic Performance of A Building 90
Sound Absorption 90
Noise Isolation 91
Chapter 4 Materials 93
Sustainable Design 93
Green Design 94
Sustainable Product and Material Selection 94
Green Buildings 101
Metals 104
Dissimilar Metals 105
Metal Finishes 105
Nonferrous Metals 109
Copper 110
Ferrous Metals 112
Wood 114
Solid Wood 116
Pressure-Treated Lumber 120
Wood Composite Panels 120
Sustainability and Environmental Impact 126
Wood Veneer 126
Wood Finishing 129
Plastics 134
The Components of Plastics 134
Thermoplastics 135
Thermosets 137
Sustainability and Environmental Impact 140
Glass 142
Float Glass 142
Heat-Treated Glass 143
Safety Glass 144
Wired Glass 145
Fire-Rated Glass and Glazing 145
Laminated Glass 146
Cast Glass 148
Low-Iron Glass 148
Frosted Glass 149
Antireflective Glass 149
Glass Used as Railings 150
Sealing Glass Joints 150
Sustainability and Environmental Impact 151
Textiles and Leather 151
Fibers 151
Natural Fibers 155
Synthetic Fibers 158
Fabric Construction 161
Fabric Wear Resistance 163
Sustainability and Environmental Impact 167
Leather 167
Leather Surface Treatments 170
Chapter 5 Construction Materials 173
Wall Finishes 173
Gypsum Board 173
Gypsum Board Assemblies 174
Plaster 181
Sustainability and Environmental Impact 183
Paints and Coatings 183
Wallcoverings 197
Upholstered Wall Systems 212
Ceiling Finishes 216
Glass Reinforced Gypsum (GRG) 216
Acoustic Ceilings 217
Acoustic Concerns 219
Floor Finishes 223
Flooring Selection Considerations 224
Ceramic Tile 229
Terrazzo 237
Wood Flooring 241
Plastic Laminate Flooring 246
Bamboo Flooring 247
Stone 247
Vinyl Flooring 254
Rubber Flooring 260
Linoleum 263
Cork 263
Resilient Flooring Accessories 264
Carpet and Carpet Tile 268
Doors and Door Hardware 297
Wood Doors 297
Steel Doors 298
Door Hardware 299
Chapter 6 Furniture and Furnishings 307
Casework 307
Custom Casework 307
Prebuilt Casework 308
Countertops 309
File Cabinets 311
Seating 314
Seating for Work 314
Upholstered Seating 318
Systems Furniture 325
Wire and Cable 327
Window Treatments 331
Shading From Solar Heat Gain 331
Insulation from Heat Loss 334
Blinds 335
Shades 339
Draperies 340
Appendix A AIA Document B171 ID 347
Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect For Architectural
Interior Design Services 348
Appendix B AIA Document A275 ID 369
General Conditions of the Contract For Furniture, Furnishings and Equipment
370
Appendix C AIA Document A175 ID 383
Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Vendor For Furniture,
Furnishings and Equipment 384
Appendix D Uniform Commercial Code, Article 2 (Abridged) 391
Glossary 403
Index 415