The ultimate interior designer's guide to building systems and safety Building Systems for Interior Designers, Third Edition is the single-source technical reference that every designer needs, and an ideal solution for NCIDQ exam preparation. The ultimate interior designer's guide to building systems and safety Building Systems for Interior Designers, Third Edition is the single-source technical reference that every designer needs, and an ideal solution for NCIDQ exam preparation. Part I The Building, the Environment, and Health and Safety Chapter 1 Environmental Conditions and the Site Introduction Climate Change Energy Sources Electricity Renewable Energy Sources Non-Sustainable Energy Sources Global Climate Change Energy Consumption by Buildings Building Site Conditions Building Placement Climates Site Conditions Interior Layout Existing Buildings Chapter 2 Designing for the Environment Introduction Building Envelope History Dynamic Building Envelope Building Envelope and Codes Exterior Walls Roofs Heat Flow and the Building Envelope Terminology Thermodynamics Heat Flow and Building Envelope Moisture Flow Through Building Envelope Envelope Thermal Performance Insulation Materials Air Films and Air Spaces Insulation Types and Forms Energy-Efficient Design Passive Systems Active Solar and Hybrid Systems The Design Process The Design Team Integrated Design Sustainable Design Energy Efficiency and Conservation Sustainability and Green Design Energy and Materials Setting Sustainability Goals Sustainable Design Strategies LEED System High Performance Buildings Chapter 3 Designing for Human Health and Safety Introduction Human Body and the Built Environment Maintaining Thermal Equilibrium Visual and Acoustic Comfort Other Human Environmental Requirements Hazardous Materials Renovation Considerations Lead Asbestos Mold Building Codes and Standards Building Codes Standards and Organizations Federal Codes and Regulations Energy Efficiency Requirements Part II Building Components Chapter 4 Building Forms, Structures, and Elements Introduction History Building Form Structural System Foundations Building Loads Types of Building Loads Compression, Deflection, and Tension Spanning Openings Vertical Supports Lateral Forces Shearing Forces Grid Frameworks Service Cores Structural Types Light Frame Structures Post-and-Beam and Heavy Timber Masonry Structures Concrete Structures Metal Structures Other Structural Types Chapter 5 Floor/Ceiling Assemblies, Walls, and Stairs Introduction Horizontal Structural Units Floor/Ceiling Assemblies Interior Design Concerns Floor Systems Wall Systems Load-Bearing Walls and Frames Interior Walls and Partitions Stairs and Ramps Stairs Ramps Chapter 6 Windows and Doors Introduction History Windows Window Selection Window Types Glazing Window Frames Storm Windows and Screens Thermal Transmission Shading and Solar Control Toplighting and Skylights Toplighting Doors Thermal Performance Exterior Doors Interior Doors Door Types Fire Doors Door Hardware Part III Acoustics Chapter 7 Acoustic Design Principles Introduction Sound Basics Sound Propagation Sound Waves Frequency Sound Magnitude Hearing Human Ear Loudness Sound Masking Directivity and Discrimination Sound Sources Speech Music Noise Vibration Sound Paths Attenuation Reflected Sound Natural Sound Reinforcement Absorbed Sound Chapter 8 Architectural Acoustics Introduction History Acoustic Codes and Standards Acoustic Design Design Process Room Acoustics Building Noise Control Controlling Exterior Noise Controlling Interior Noise Background Noise Sound Transmission Airborne and Structure-Borne Sound Measuring Sound Transmission Sound Absorption Reducing Acoustic Energy Measuring Sound Absorption Sound Absorption Strategies Reverberation Sound Isolation Mass Resiliency Tightness Compound Barriers Floor/Ceiling Assemblies Special Acoustic Devices Sound Transmission Between Spaces Walls and Partitions Flanking Paths Impact Noise Materials and Acoustics Acoustic Products Ceiling Products Wall Panels Flooring Window Treatments and Upholstery Acoustic Applications Acoustic Criteria Offices Music Performance Spaces Auditoriums Lecture Rooms Schools Public Toilet Rooms Residential Buildings Electronic Sound Systems Sound Reinforcement Systems Sound Systems for Specific Spaces Part IV Water and Waste Systems Chapter 9 Water Supply Systems Introduction History Codes and Testing Plumbing and Construction Drawings Water Sources and Use Water Use Hydrologic Cycle Precipitation Surface Water, Groundwater, and Stormwater Conservation Protecting the Water Supply Water Distribution Well Water Municipal Water Supply Systems Water Quality Distribution Within Buildings Hot Water Hot Water Heaters Chilled Water Gas Supply and Distribution Chapter 10 Waste and Reuse Systems Introduction History Sanitary Waste Systems Sanitary Piping Elements Residential Waste Piping Large Building Waste Piping Treating and Recycling Waste Water Recycled Water Rural Sewage Treatment Centralized Sewage Treatment Systems Solid Waste Systems Recycling Small Building Solid Waste Collection Large Building Solid Waste Collection Chapter 11 Fixtures and Appliances Introduction History of Bathrooms Plumbing Fixtures General Code Requirements Bathroom Fixtures Water Closets Urinals Bidets Lavatories and Sinks Bathtubs Showers Steam Rooms and Saunas Residential Bathroom Design Bathroom Design History Bathroom Planning Designing Public Toilet Rooms Toilet Room Accessibility Drinking Fountains Appliances and Equipment Residential Kitchens Residential Appliances Laundry Areas Compressed Air Part V Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation Systems Chapter 12 Principles of Thermal Comfort Introduction History Thermal Comfort Designing for Thermal Comfort Comfort Range Principles of Heat Transfer Thermal Energy Transfer Air Temperature and Air Motion Water Vapor and Heat Transfer Thermal Capacity and Resistance Thermal Mass Thermal Conductivity Thermal Resistance Thermal Feel Mechanical Engineering Design Process Phases of Design Process Thermal Comfort Zones Heating and Cooling Loads Chapter 13 Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation, and Moisture Control Introduction ASHRAE Standards and LEED Indoor Air Quality Illnesses Related to Buildings Sources of Pollution Indoor Air Quality Equipment Plants and Indoor Air Quality Controls for Indoor Air Quality Infiltration and Ventilation Infiltration Ventilation Natural Ventilation Attic and Roof Ventilation Mechanical Ventilation Residential Ventilation Systems Fans Humidity and Moisture Control Water Movement Humidity Condensation Dehumidification Chapter 14 Heating and Cooling Introduction Architectural and Engineering Considerations HVAC Design Process History Building Energy Conservation Codes and Standards Heating Systems Central Heating Systems Building Heating Fuels Solar Space Heating Fireplaces and Wood Stoves Mechanical Heating Systems Radiant Heating Electric Resistance Heat Natural Convection Heating Units Warm Air Heating Cooling Systems History of Cooling Passive Cooling Mechanical Cooling Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems HVAC Zones HVAC System Components HVAC Distribution Terminal Delivery Devices Control Systems Part VI Electrical and Lighting Systems Chapter 15 Electrical System Basics Introduction History Electrical System Design Process Codes and Standards Principles of Electricity Types of Electricity Electrical Current Electrical Power Sources Photovoltaic (PV) Power Other Electrical Energy Sources Electricity and Safety Electrical Shocks Grounding Electrical Fire Safety Circuit Protection Chapter 16 Electrical Distribution Introduction Electrical System Design Procedure Electrical Service Equipment Electrical Power Distribution Systems Interior Distribution Branch Circuits Electrical Wiring and Distribution Interior Wiring Systems Full Access Floors and Wiring Low-Voltage Wiring Power Line Carrier Systems Electrical Emergency Systems Wireless Systems Electrical Design for Residences Residential Code Requirements Residential Branch Circuits Wiring Devices Outlet and Device Boxes Electrical Plugs Electrical Receptacles Switches Electrical Loads Residential Appliances Appliance Control and Energy Conservation Chapter 17 Lighting Systems Introduction History of Lighting Lighting Design Team Lighting Calculation Methods Lighting Design Process Lighting Codes and Standards Light and Vision Physics of Light Vision Color and Light Quantity of Light Glare Lighting Effects Daylighting History of Daylighting Characteristics of Daylight Daylighting Design Daylighting and Fenestration Electric Lighting History of Electric Lighting Electric Lighting Design Electric Light Sources Characteristics of Sources Selecting Light Sources Luminaire Light Control Light Source Controls Remote Source Lighting Luminaires Characteristics of Lighting Fixtures Lighting Fixture Selection Lighting Controls Tuning and Maintenance Emergency Lighting Lighting Design Applications Residential Applications Commercial Applications Part VII Fire Safety, Conveyance, Security, and Communications Chapter 18 Fire Safety Design Introduction History Design for Fire Safety Basic Principles Fire Risk Combustion Fire Safety Codes Construction Types Occupancy Hazard Classifications Means of Egress Building Types Means of Egress Components Protecting the Building Compartmentation Construction Assemblies and Elements Materials and Fire Protection Codes and Standards Finish Classes and Test Ratings Firefighting Smoke Management Fire Detection Residential Detectors Fire Alarm Systems Residential Alarm Systems Commercial and Institutional Systems Alarm System Operation Fire Suppression Sprinkler Systems Other Fire Suppression Systems Portable Fire Extinguishers Chapter 19 Conveyance Systems Introduction History Codes and Standards Elevators Elevator Design Elevator Machines Passenger Elevators Freight Elevators Service Cars and Special Elevators Elevator Security Elevator Systems Elevator Lobbies Escalators Escalators Moving Walks and Ramps Materials Handling Dumbwaiters Conveyors Pneumatic Systems Automated Container Delivery Systems Chapter 20 Communications, Security, and Control Equipment Introduction Signal Systems Communication Systems Security Systems Security System Applications Security Equipment Control and Automation Equipment Automation Intelligent Buildings Building Controls Bibliography