Specifying Interiors: A Guide to Construction and Ff&e for Residential and Commercial Interiors Projects - Hardcover
Specifying Interiors: A Guide to Construction and Ff&e for Residential and Commercial Interiors Projects - Hardcover
Description
by Maryrose McGowan (Author), Kelsey Kruse (Illustrator)
Based on the International Building Code (IBC), this updated and expanded edition of the industry standard covers today's diverse materials, regulations and requirements, specification formats, and more. Just as detailed as the specifications it explains, this comprehensive Second Edition provides all the critical information necessary for completing contract documents, all organized in a quick-reference format.
Back Jacket
An indispensable tool for architects and interior designers
Based on the International Building Code (IBC), this updated and expanded edition of the industry standard covers today's diverse materials, regulations and requirements, specification formats, and more. Specifying Interiors, Second Edition includes:
- Insightful focus on material sustainability and environmental impact
- Authoritative coverage on building systems and performance
- New information on interior finishes and alternative materials
- More than 200 new illustrations and photographs from 150 contributors
- Up-to-date contract documents for residential projects
- Information on the role of the interior designer as vendor and contractor or installer
- A practical specifications checklist for each product and material
- The latest ADA and FHAA design requirements
Just as detailed as the specifications it explains, this comprehensive Second Edition provides all the critical information necessary for completing contract documents, all organized in a quick-reference format. It covers leases and work letters, contracts, applicable laws, regulations, codes, and standards. It spans design specifications for all types of facilities, including retail, hospitality, health care, general office, and residential.
Author Biography
MARYROSE McGOWAN, AIA, teaches interior architecture at the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, Rhode Island, and is Editor in Chief of Interior Graphic Standards.
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