Building Systems for Interior Designers

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. Now in its third edition, this invaluable guide has been updated to better address the special concerns of the interior designer within the context of the entire design team. New coverage includes the latest information on sustainable design and energy conservation, expanded coverage of security and building control systems, and a new and expanded art program with over 250 new illustrations. Covering systems from HVAC to water to waste to lighting, this book explains technical building systems and engineering issues in a clear and accessible way to help interior designers communicate more effectively with architects, engineers, and contractors.

Professional interior design is about much more than aesthetics and decorating, and technical knowledge is critical. Before the space is planned, the designer must consider the mechanical and electrical equipment, structural system, and building components, and how they impact the space. This book shows you how to evaluate these complex factors, and how each affects your work throughout the building.

• Consider how site conditions and structural systems affect interior design

• Design functionally for human health and safety

• Factor water, electrical, and thermal systems into your design plans

• Examine the ways in which lighting and acoustics affect the space

The comfort, safety, and ultimate success of a project depend upon your knowledge of building system and your coordination with architects and engineers. Building Systems for Interior Designers, Third Edition provides the comprehensive yet focused information you need to excel at what you do best.

Autorentext

CORKY BINGGELI, ASID, is a principal at Corky Binggeli Interior Design in Arlington, MA. A professional member of ASID and past president of ASID New England, she has taught at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston and Boston Architectural College. She is the author of Materials for Interior Designers, co-author with Francis D.K. Ching of Interior Design Illustrated, and editor of Interior Graphic Standards, Second Edition, all from Wiley.

Klappentext
THE INTERIOR DESIGNER'S ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BUILDING SYSTEMS AND SAFETY—UPDATED AND EXPANDED Building Systems for Interior Designers, Third Edition remains the premier technical reference for designers and the recognized preparation guide for the NCIDQ exam. This extensively revised and expanded edition gives designers the necessary background in today's building system designs and equipment to be valuable, contributing members on the building design team. Award-winning authority Corky Binggeli enables interior designers to communicate effectively with architects, engineers, and contractors about engineering issues and technical building systems ranging from indoor air quality, moisture control, and heating and cooling, to water and waste to lighting, conveyance systems, and fire safety. Equally useful for residential, commercial, and institutional spaces, this convenient guide gives designers the mechanical foundation needed without mathematical depth—to design in harmony with the functional aspects of a structure. Whether you're in practice or academia, this go-to resource gives you a superior advantage with its:

• Brand-new information on sustainable design and energy conservation
• Practical information on electrical systems basics and distribution
• A new and expanded art program, including more than 250 new illustrations of equipment and interior construction Make informed design decisions with Building Systems for Interior Designers, Third Edition.

Zusammenfassung
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. Now in its third edition, this invaluable guide has been updated to better address the special concerns of the interior designer within the context of the entire design team. New coverage includes the latest information on sustainable design and energy conservation, expanded coverage of security and building control systems, and a new and expanded art program with over 250 new illustrations. Covering systems from HVAC to water to waste to lighting, this book explains technical building systems and engineering issues in a clear and accessible way to help interior designers communicate more effectively with architects, engineers, and contractors. Professional interior design is about much more than aesthetics and decorating, and technical knowledge is critical. Before the space is planned, the designer must consider the mechanical and electrical equipment, structural system, and building components, and how they impact the space. This book shows you how to evaluate these complex factors, and how each affects your work throughout the building.

• Consider how site conditions and structural systems affect interior design
• Design functionally for human health and safety
• Factor water, electrical, and thermal systems into your design plans
• Examine the ways in which lighting and acoustics affect the space The comfort, safety, and ultimate success of a project depend upon your knowledge of building system and your coordination with architects and engineers. Building Systems for Interior Designers, Third Edition provides the comprehensive yet focused information you need to excel at what you do best.

Inhalt
Preface xi

Acknowledgments xii

PART I THE BUILDING, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND HEALTH AND SAFETY

CHAPTER 1 Environmental Conditions and the Site 3

Introduction 3

Climate Change 4

Energy Sources 5

Electricity 5

Renewable Energy Sources 5

Non-Sustainable Energy Sources 9

Global Climate Change 10

Energy Consumption by Buildings 11

Building Site Conditions 12

Building Placement 12

Climates 12

Site Conditions 14

Interior Layout 18

Existing Buildings 18

CHAPTER 2 Designing for the Environment 19

Introduction 19

Building Envelope 19

History 20

Dynamic Building Envelope 20

Building Envelope and Codes 21

Exterior Walls 21

Roofs 22

Heat Flow and the Building Envelope 24

Terminology 24

Thermodynamics 24

Heat Flow and Building Envelope 25

Moisture Flow through Building Envelope 27

Envelope Thermal Performance 28

Insulation Materials 28

Air Films and Air Spaces 29

Insulation Types and Forms 30

Energy-Efficient Design 32

Passive Systems 32

Active Solar and Hybrid Systems 34

The Design Process 34

The Design Team 34

Integrated Design 36

Sustainable Design 36

Energy Efficiency and Conservation 36

Sustainability and Green Design 36

Energy and Materials 37

Setting Sustainability Goals 38

Sustainable Design Strategies 38

LEED System 39

High Performance Buildings 39

CHAPTER 3 Designing for Human Health and Safety 41

Introduction 41

Human Body and the Built Environment 41

Maintaining Thermal Equilibrium 41

Visual and Acoustic Comfort 44

Other Human Environmental Requirements 45

Hazardous Materials 46

Renovation Considerations 46

Lead 46

Asbestos 46

Mold 47

Building Codes and Standards 47

Building Codes 47

Standards and Organizations 48

Federal Codes and Regulations 49

Energy Efficiency Requirements 50

PART II BUILDING COMPONENTS

CHAPTER 4 Building Forms, Structures, and Elements 53

Introduction 53

History 53

Building Form 54

Structural System 54

Foundations 54

Building Loads 55

Types of …