Building Systems for Interior Designers

Corky Binggeli, ASID was a principal at Corky Binggeli Interior Design, Arlington, MA, and an instructor at Wentworth Institute of Technology and Boston Architectural College, Boston, MA. She was a past president of ASID New England and published widely on interior design. Taylor Lucas, NCIDQ, IIDA, IDEC is an educator at both the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and Endicott College, in Beverly MA. She developed a building systems curriculum for both undergradute and graduate students, for use in the classroom, online and hybrid courses.

• Acknowledgments xxiiiAbout the Companion Website xxivPart I The Environment, Sustainability, and Health and Safety Codes and Regulations 22021 ICC Codes that Pertain to the Building Site and Sustainable Design 2Sustainable Strategies 3NCIDQ References 4Chapter 1 Environmental Conditions and the Site 7Introduction 8Climate Change 8Energy Sources 10Building Site Conditions 19Chapter Review 28Chapter 2 Designing for the Environment 29Introduction 29Energy-Efficient Design 29The Design Process 32Sustainable Design 35Chapter Review 41Chapter 3 Designing for Human Health and Safety 42Introduction 42Human Body and the Built Environment 43Hazardous Materials 49Building Codes and Standards 51Chapter Review 55Part II Building ComponentsCodes and Regulations 582021 ICC Codes that Pertain to the Building Envelope and Interior Structural Systems 58Sustainable Strategies 59NCIDQ References 60Chapter 4 Building Forms, Structures, and Elements 63Introduction 63Building Envelope 63Heat Flow and the Building Envelope 70Insulation Materials 75Building Form 80Building Loads 83Grid Frameworks 92Service Cores 92Structural Types 94Cast- In- Place Concrete 99Mixed Structural Types 102Chapter Review 103Chapter 5 Floor/Ceiling Assemblies, Walls, and Stairs 105Introduction 105Horizontal Structural Units 105Wall Systems 111Stairs and Ramps 113Chapter Review 123Chapter 6 Windows and Doors 124Introduction 124Windows 125Thermal Transmission 134Doors 142Chapter Review 151Part III AcousticsCodes and Regulations 1542021 ICC Codes that Pertain to Acoustic Systems 154Sustainable Strategies 155NCIDQ References 155Chapter 7 Acoustic Design Principles 157Introduction 157Sound Basics 157Hearing 159Sound Sources 162Annoyance 163Sound Paths 164Natural Sound Reinforcement 166Absorbed Sound 168Absorption 168Absorption Coefficient 169Chapter Review 170Chapter 8 Architectural Acoustics 171Introduction 171History 171Acoustic Codes and Standards 172Acoustic Design 172Room Acoustics 173Building Noise Control 174Sound Transmission 176Sound Absorption 181Reverberation 185Sound Isolation 186Floor/Ceiling Assemblies 187Special Acoustic Devices 188Sound Transmission Between Spaces 188Impact Noise 193Materials and Acoustics 193Acoustic Products 194Acoustic Applications 201Offices 202Music Performance Spaces 205Auditoriums 206Lecture Rooms 206Schools 206Public Toilet Rooms 207Residential Buildings 207Residential Acoustic Considerations 208Electronic Sound Systems 208Chapter Review 212Part IV Water and Waste SystemsCodes and Regulations 2142021 ICC Codes that Pertain to Plumbing, Water and Waste Systems 214Sustainable Strategies 215NCIDQ References 216Chapter 9 Water Supply Systems 217Introduction 217Water Sources and Use 218Water Distribution 225Gas Supply and Distribution 242Chapter Review 243Chapter 10 Waste and Reuse Systems 244Introduction 244Sanitary Waste Systems 246Residential Waste Piping 252Large-Building Waste Piping 252Treating and Recycling Wastewater 253Septic Systems 255Solid Waste Systems 257Chapter Review 260Chapter 11 Fixtures and Appliances 262Introduction 262Bathroom Fixtures 265Residential Bathroom Design 286Residential Bathroom Types 287Designing Public Toilet Rooms 287Appliances and Equipment 289Residential Kitchens 289Laundry Areas 294Compressed Air 295Chapter Review 296Part V Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation SystemsCodes and Regulations 2982021 ICC Codes that Pertain to Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation Systems 298Sustainable Strategies 299NCIDQ References 300Chapter 12 Principles of Thermal Comfort 301Introduction 301Thermal Comfort 302Thermal Properties of Materials 305Metabolism 306Individual Differences 307Thermal Conductivity 308Sensible Heat and Latent Heat 314Mechanical Engineering Design Process 319Chapter Review 323Chapter 13 Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation, and Moisture Control 324Introduction 324Indoor Air Quality 325Controls for Indoor Air Quality 332Infiltration and Ventilation 332Mechanical Ventilation 338Residential Ventilation Systems 339Reducing Energy Consumption 341Fans 341Demand-controlled Ventilation 345Humidity and Moisture Control 346Chapter Review 351Chapter 14 Heating and Cooling 352Introduction 352Mechanical Heating Systems 358Cooling Systems 375Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Systems 384Building Commissioning 389Chapter Review 390Part VI Electrical and Lighting SystemsCodes and Regulations 3922021 ICC Codes that Pertain to Electrical and Lighting Systems 392Sustainable Strategies 393NCIDQ References 394Chapter 15 Electrical System Basics 397Introduction 397Principles of Electricity 400Electrical Power Sources 404Electricity and Safety 409Chapter Review 416Chapter 16 Electrical Distribution 417Introduction 417Electrical Service Equipment 418Interior Distribution 422Wireless Systems 430Electrical Design for Residences 431Wiring Devices 432Electrical Loads 440Chapter Review 448Chapter 17 Lighting Systems 449Introduction 449Light and Vision 455Daylighting 464Electric Lighting 469Electric Light Sources 471Luminaires 480Lighting Design Applications 489Chapter Review 491Part VII Fire Safety, Conveyance, Security, and CommunicationsCodes and Regulations 4942021 ICC Codes that Pertain to Fire Safety, Conveyance, Security, and Communications Systems 494International Building Codes 494International Fire Codes 495International Energy Conservation Code 495International Green Construction Codes 495Sustainable Strategies 495Innovation 495NCIDQ References 496Interior Design Fundamentals 496Interior Design professional 496Practicum 497Chapter 18 Fire Safety Design 499Introduction 499Basic Principles 500Fire Safety Codes 503Means of Egress 505Protecting the Building 514Materials and Fire Protection 521Firefighting 523Fire Detection 524Fire Alarm Systems 527Fire Suppression 530Chapter Review 537Chapter 19 Conveyance Systems 538Introduction 538Elevators 539Escalators and Moving Walks 550Materials Handling 555Chapter Review 557Chapter 20 Communications, Security, and Control Equipment 558Introduction 558Communication Systems 559Control and Automation Equipment 566Chapter Review 568Part VIII Appendix: Integration of Systems Into Construction PlansS-1.1 Site analysis 570A-1.1 Floor plan 571A-2.1 Reflected ceiling plan 572M-1.1 Mechanical plan 573A-3.1 Casework detail 574A-4.1 Electrical plan 575A-5.1 Restroom enlarged plan 576A-5.2 Restroom elevations 577A-6.1 Fire safety diagram 578Index 579