Interior Construction & Detailing for Designers & Architects

Author: David Kent Ballast

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Description

Interior Construction & Detailing for Designers & Architects, Sixth Edition is a comprehensive guide for students, interior designers, and architects involved in commercial and residential construction.

Clear and complete explanations of how to select suitable materials and components and determine appropriate construction techniques make this book an essential, time-saving reference.

Topics Covered

Acoustics, Decorative Metals, Partitions
Architectural Woodwork, Doors and Hardware, Security Systems
Audiovisual Spaces, Flooring Construction and Finishes, Signage Systems
Barrier-Free Design, Glazing, Structural Coordination
Building Codes and Regulations, Licensure, Sustainable Design
Building Investigation, Means of Egress, Wall Finishes
Ceilings, Mechanical and Electrical Systems, Coordination
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Comprehensive Reference

Designed to provide easy access to essential information, this book's key features include:
Over 350 figures and tables.
More than 2,500 index entries.
Applicable Construction Specification Institute MasterFormat numbers in section heads.
Quick-reference boxed text containing supplementary information.
A chapter-by-chapter list of additional references.
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: PPI, A Kaplan Company

About the Author

David Kent Ballast, FAIA, CSI, NCIDQ Certification No. 9425, is the owner of Architectural Research Consulting, a firm offering information and management services to architects, interior designers, and the construction industry. Mr. Ballast taught interior construction and other courses for twenty years at Arapahoe Community College. A licensed architect in Colorado and an NCIDQ certificate holder, Mr. Ballast has authored many books published by PPI on design topics and ARE review.