Interior Designers Portable Handbook : First-Step Rules of Thumb for the Design of Interiors, 3rd Edition

Your up-to-date, on-the-job quick reference

Fully revised throughout, Interior Designer's Portable Handbook, Third Edition, helps you create workable, on-the-spot design solutions by putting the latest codes, standards, specifications, costs, and materials data at your fingertips. This convenient pocket guide now includes information on green/sustainable components and technologies. Perfect for in-the-field estimating as well as licensing exam prep, this indispensable, time-saving tool helps you with everyday design challenges. Inside, you'll find:

• Coverage of the entire process, from initial planning and estimating through design, construction, and installation
• Quick access to the current International Building Code (IBC)
• Materials and specifications checklists that make interior design decisions fast and easy
• CSI MasterFormat organization that follows the job step by step
• Updated unit costs for furnishings, fixtures, finishes, and other interior components and systems
• Examples and design details illustrating key techniques and procedures

Preface

Part 1 : General
Part 2 : Site Furnishings
Part 3 : Concrete Finishes
Part 4 : Masonry
Part 5 : Metals
Part 6 : Wood
Part 7 : Thermal and Moisture Protection
Part 8 : Doors, Windows, and Glass
Part 9 : Finishes
Part 10 : Specialties
Part 11 : Equipment
Part 12 : Interior Furnishings
Part 13 : Assemblies
Part 14 : Conveying Systems
Part 15 : Mechanical
Part 16 : Lighting and Electrical

Appendix
References
Index