| Preface |
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| About the Author |
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| Introduction: A Brief History of Structures, Materials, and Methods |
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Section 1 Residential Construction and Systems |
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Chapter 1 Residential Construction: Building the Envelop |
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Caution: Housing Types and Building Codes |
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Go Green: Passive Solar-Designed Homes: Then and Now |
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Learn More: Concrete vs. Cement |
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Crawl Space and Pier-and-Beam Foundations |
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10 | (2) |
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Learn More: Habitat for Humanity International |
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13 | (2) |
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Caution: Hurricane Codes and Roofing |
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Leed the Way: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design |
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Caution: Hurricane Codes and Doors |
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19 | (6) |
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21 | (2) |
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Learn More: Reengineered Houses for the 21st Century |
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Chapter 2 Systems for Residential Construction |
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Electrical, Heating and Air-Conditioning, and Plumbing Systems |
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Learn More: Alternative Energy |
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28 | (2) |
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Caution: Electrical Codes |
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30 | (2) |
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Low-Voltage Wiring Systems |
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31 | (1) |
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32 | (1) |
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Lighting and Electrical Plans |
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32 | (1) |
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Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning Systems |
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33 | (1) |
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Go Green: Energy Efficiency |
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34 | (1) |
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Caution: Indoor Air Quality |
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Fireplaces, and Wood-Burning and Gas Stoves |
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36 | (2) |
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38 | (1) |
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38 | (2) |
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39 | (1) |
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Leed the Way: Water Heaters |
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40 | (1) |
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Valves, Fittings, and Faucets |
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40 | (1) |
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41 | (1) |
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Chapter 3 Interior Finish-Out for Residential Construction |
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Learn More: Residential Interior Design: More Than Decorating |
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43 | (1) |
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43 | (1) |
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43 | (1) |
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Learn More: Gypsum Wallboard |
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44 | (1) |
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44 | (2) |
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Go Green: Paints and Coating |
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46 | (1) |
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46 | (1) |
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Caution: Code check: Ceiling Heights |
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48 | (2) |
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Leed the Way: Rapidly Renewable Materials |
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50 | (1) |
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Hardwood and Laminate Flooring |
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51 | (1) |
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52 | (5) |
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53 | (2) |
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55 | (2) |
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57 | (1) |
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Caution: Code Check: Stairs |
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58 | (2) |
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59 | (1) |
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Moldings, Baseboards, and Trims |
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60 | (1) |
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Leed the Way: Composite Wood Products |
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60 | (3) |
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Millwork for Kitchens and Bathroom |
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62 | (1) |
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Plumbing Fixtures and Faucets |
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63 | (3) |
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Go Green: Water-Saving Devices |
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64 | (2) |
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66 | (1) |
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Section 2 Commercial Construction and Systems |
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Chapter 4 Commercial Construction: Building the Envelope |
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68 | (18) |
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68 | (1) |
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69 | (3) |
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69 | (2) |
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Leed the Way: Take the Gold! |
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72 | (2) |
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Learn More: Skin and Bones Architecture |
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74 | (1) |
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Learn More: Tall, Taller, and Tallest |
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75 | (1) |
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77 | (1) |
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78 | (1) |
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79 | (2) |
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Go Green: Photovoltaic Roofing |
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81 | (1) |
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Learn More: Occupancy Classifications and Exits |
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82 | (1) |
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83 | (1) |
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Go Green: Open the Windows |
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84 | (1) |
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Chapter 5 Mechanical Systems for Commercial Building |
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Learn More: Smart Buildings |
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87 | (1) |
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Power Distribution Systems |
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88 | (1) |
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Go Green: Geothermal Energy |
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88 | (2) |
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Caution: Emergency Generators |
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90 | (2) |
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Heating, Ventilation, and Air-conditioning Systems |
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92 | (1) |
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Learn More: Energy Codes and Lighting |
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93 | (2) |
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95 | (1) |
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Caution: International Plumbing Codes |
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96 | (1) |
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Caution: Fire Dampers and Hvac |
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100 | (1) |
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101 | (1) |
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Chapter 6 Interior Construction for Commercial Buildings |
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103 | (1) |
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Caution: Fire-Rated Partitions |
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104 | (3) |
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Lath and Plaster Partitions |
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105 | (1) |
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106 | (1) |
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107 | (1) |
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108 | (1) |
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Caution: Fire-Rated Doors |
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109 | (1) |
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Caution: Fire Safety and Interior Finish Materials |
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110 | (1) |
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111 | (2) |
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112 | (1) |
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112 | (1) |
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Learn More: Specifications and Manufacturer Warranties |
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113 | (1) |
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Stone, Ceramic, and Quarry Tile |
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113 | (1) |
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113 | (1) |
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113 | (1) |
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Leed the Way: Vinyl Composition Tiles |
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114 | (1) |
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114 | (1) |
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114 | (1) |
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Learn More: Areas of Refuge |
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115 | (1) |
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116 | (2) |
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Plumbing Fixtures and Faucets |
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118 | (1) |
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Caution: Accessibility for All |
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119 | (1) |
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119 | (2) |
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Learn More: Wayfinding for the Visually Impaired |
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121 | (1) |
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121 | (1) |
| Glossary |
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| Further Reading |
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128 | (2) |
| Index |
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