| Preface to the Third Edition | p. xiii |
| How to Use This Book | p. xv |
| General | |
| Practice (schedule of A/E services) | p. 3 |
| "Systems" Thinking | p. 17 |
| Specifications (CSI Format) | p. 21 |
| Programming | p. 37 |
| Construction Costs | p. 43 |
| Construction Administration | p. 57 |
| Practical Math and Tables | p. 59 |
| Building Laws | p. 85 |
| Zoning | p. 85 |
| Code Requirements for Residential Construction (2000 IRC) | p. 87 |
| Building Code (2000 IBC and NFPA 5000) | p. 93 |
| Occupant Load | p. 93 |
| Occupancy Classification | p. 93 |
| Allowable Floor Area | p. 94 |
| Allowable Building Height | p. 97 |
| Construction Type | p. 98 |
| Hourly Ratings | p. 99 |
| Occupancy Separations | p. 99 |
| Sprinkler Requirements | p. 99 |
| Fire Areas, Walls, Barriers, and Partitions | p. 101 |
| Fire Protection of Exterior Walls and Windows | p. 102 |
| Exiting and Stairs | p. 103 |
| Accessibility (ADA requirements) | p. 157 |
| Structural Systems | p. 161 |
| Construction Type by Code | p. 161 |
| Long vs. Short Spans | p. 162 |
| Loads | p. 163 |
| Low- vs. High-Rise | p. 163 |
| Lateral and Uplift | p. 166 |
| Structural Components (A Primer) | p. 172 |
| Rules of Thumb for Estimating Structural Sizes (Span-to-Depth Ratios) | p. 180 |
| Energy: Passive and Active Approaches to Conservation | p. 183 |
| Passive | p. 183 |
| Active | p. 205 |
| Energy Code | p. 206 |
| Green Architecture (Sustainable Buildings) | p. 217 |
| Acoustics | p. 223 |
| Room Acoustics | p. 223 |
| Sound Isolation | p. 226 |
| Site | |
| Land Planning | p. 239 |
| Costs | p. 239 |
| Slopes | p. 239 |
| Site Selection | p. 239 |
| Streets | p. 239 |
| Parking | p. 239 |
| Open-Space Proportions | p. 242 |
| Grading and Drainage | p. 245 |
| Grading for Economy | p. 245 |
| Maximum Slopes | p. 245 |
| Desirable Grades | p. 246 |
| Grades at Buildings | p. 247 |
| Retaining Walls | p. 248 |
| Earthwork Conversion Factors | p. 250 |
| Earthwork Costs | p. 250 |
| Drainage | p. 251 |
| Soils | p. 257 |
| Utilities | p. 271 |
| Storm Drains | p. 271 |
| Sanitary Sewer | p. 271 |
| Water | p. 272 |
| Power and Telephone | p. 272 |
| Gas | p. 273 |
| Fire Protection | p. 273 |
| Site Improvements | p. 277 |
| Landscaping and Irrigation | p. 279 |
| General | p. 279 |
| Materials | p. 280 |
| Irrigation | p. 281 |
| Concrete | |
| Concrete Materials | p. 285 |
| Foundations | p. 293 |
| Concrete Members (Sizes and Costs) | p. 297 |
| Masonry | |
| Masonry Materials | p. 309 |
| Masonry Members (Sizes and Costs) | p. 319 |
| Metals | |
| Metal Materials | p. 327 |
| Steel Members (Sizes and Costs) | p. 343 |
| Wood | |
| Wood Materials | p. 351 |
| Wood Members (Sizes and Costs) | p. 365 |
| Thermal and Moisture Protection | |
| Attic and Crawl Space Ventilation | p. 375 |
| Water and Dampproofing | p. 376 |
| Vapor Barriers | p. 377 |
| Radiant Barriers | p. 379 |
| Insulation | p. 380 |
| Exterior Insulation and Finishing Systems (EIFS) | p. 384 |
| Roofing | p. 385 |
| Flashing | p. 393 |
| Joints | p. 394 |
| Doors, Windows, and Glass | |
| Doors | p. 401 |
| Windows | p. 407 |
| Hardware | p. 415 |
| Glass | p. 419 |
| Finishes | |
| Plaster | p. 427 |
| Gypsum Wallboard (Drywall) | p. 428 |
| Tile | p. 429 |
| Terrazzo | p. 430 |
| Acoustical Treatment | p. 430 |
| Wood Flooring | p. 431 |
| Masonry Flooring | p. 431 |
| Resilient Flooring | p. 432 |
| Carpeting | p. 433 |
| Paint and Coatings | p. 436 |
| Color | p. 440 |
| Specialties | |
| Toilet Partitions | p. 449 |
| Fireplaces | p. 450 |
| Graphics | p. 451 |
| Fireproofing | p. 457 |
| Operable Partitions | p. 462 |
| Bathroom Accessories | p. 462 |
| Sun Control | p. 463 |
| Equipment | |
| Residential Kitchens | p. 467 |
| Residential Laundries | p. 468 |
| Miscellaneous Costs | p. 468 |
| Interiors | |
| General Costs | p. 473 |
| Miscellaneous Objects | p. 473 |
| Furniture | p. 474 |
| Miscellaneous | p. 474 |
| Living/Waiting | p. 475 |
| Bedroom/Guestroom | p. 476 |
| Dining/Conference | p. 477 |
| Restaurant Seating | p. 477 |
| Office | p. 478 |
| Human Dimensions | p. 479 |
| Assemblies | |
| Roof Structure Assemblies | p. 489 |
| Floor Structure Assemblies | p. 495 |
| Walls | p. 501 |
| Ceilings | p. 505 |
| Flooring | p. 506 |
| Conveying Systems | |
| Elevators | p. 511 |
| Escalators | p. 517 |
| Mechanical | |
| The Plumbing System (in Toilet Rooms) | p. 523 |
| Fixtures Required by Code | p. 527 |
| Water Supply | p. 528 |
| Plumbing Fixtures | p. 529 |
| Sanitary Sewer | p. 530 |
| Rainwater/Storm Sewer | p. 531 |
| Fire Protection | p. 533 |
| Landscape Irrigation | p. 537 |
| Gas | p. 537 |
| Solar Hot Water Systems | p. 537 |
| Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) | p. 551 |
| General | p. 551 |
| Systems for Small Buildings | p. 551 |
| Custom Systems for Large Buildings | p. 557 |
| Diffusers, Terminal Devices, and Grilles | p. 563 |
| Lighting and Electrical | |
| Lighting | p. 571 |
| General | p. 571 |
| Daylighting (Natural Lighting) | p. 577 |
| Electric (Artificial) Lighting | p. 597 |
| Power and Telephone | p. 617 |
| Appendixes | |
| Building-Type Data | p. 629 |
| Location Data | p. 645 |
| References | p. 665 |
| Index | p. 673 |
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