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The Codes Guidebook for Interiors
Provides comprehensive explanations of the major codes and standards applicable to commercial and residential interior projects. The easily navigable format gives clear perspective to how these often confusing concepts and requirements are integrated into real world practice, helping designers incorporate the relevant standards into their projects. Updated with the most recent changes and insights to the codes and standards of the ICC, NFPA, ANSI, ADA, and other standards, the Eighth Edition provides unparalleled and integrated guidance on building safety, accessibility, sustainability, energy efficiency, and more. includes: Explanations of code requirements, highlighting the latest changes in the 2018 and 2021 ICC codes, including the International Building Code and the NFPA’s Life Safety Code / Clarifications to how and when the ADA, ABA and the ICC/ANSI accessibility requirements will apply to a project / Introduction to the codes and standards that address sustainability in typical projects / In-depth examinations of fire and smoke resistant assemblies, fire protection systems, and plumbing and mechanical requirements / A companion website with printable study flashcards, instructor’s manual, and PowerPoint slides for use in academic settings / Digital and printable code checklists that can guide code research for professional projects and use in a design studio
Sustainability Standards and Global Governance : Experiences of Emerging Economies
Focuses on the issue of sustainability standards from the perspective of both global governance frameworks and emerging economies. It stems from the recognition that the accelerated pace of economic globalization has generated production and consumption patterns that are generating sustainability concerns.
Residential Interior Design : A Guide to Planning Spaces ; 4th ed.
A practical guide to residential space planning, in this room-by-room guide with up-to-date info on accessibility, ergonomics, and building systems. A guide for interior design students and early-career professionals seeking a handbook for the design of livable, functional, and beautiful spaces. It includes hundreds of drawings and photographs that illustrate key concepts in interior design, as well as room-by-room coverage of applicable building codes and sustainability standards. The authors also cover all-new applications of smart building technology and updated residential building codes and accessibility standards. The book also includes: A thorough introduction to the design of interior residential spaces, including discussions of accessibility, universal design, visibility, sustainability, ergonomics, and organizational flow / In-depth examinations of kitchens, bathrooms, and the fundamentals of residential building construction and structure / Comprehensive explorations of entrances and circulation spaces, including foyer and entry areas, vertical movement, and electrical and mechanical considerations / Practical discussions of bedrooms, leisure spaces, utility, and workspaces / An overview of human behavior and culture related to housing / Updates made to reflect changes in the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC)
