Section I. Design principles and process :
1. Environmental and behavioral issues : Human factors : Anthropometrics and ergonomics ;
Human behavior --
Wayfinding : Mapping ;
Wayfinding and age ;
Signage and wayfinding clues –
2. Acoustical principles : Basics of acoustical design : Sound ;
Frequency ; Sound absorption properties of materials --
Room acoustics : Properties of sound ;
Use of sound-absorptive materials --
Sound transmission : Transmission loss ;
Noise reduction ;
Sound isolation ;
Impact noise reduction ;
Sound control –
3. Accessible design basics : Accessibility : Definitions ;
Accessibility standards terms --
ADA and FHAA design requirements : Knee and toe clearances ;
Reach limits ;
Protruding objects --
Accessible routes : Components of accessible routes ;
Location of accessible routes ;
Floor and ground surfaces –
4. Sustainable design basics : Sustainable design principles ;
Depletion of natural resources ;
Climate change ;
Principles ;
Design considerations --
Sustainability strategies : Energy ;
Lighting and daylight ;
Water --
Sustainable materials --
Indoor air quality : Environmental quality terms ;
Sick building syndrome ;
Personal control --
Interior rating systems and certifications : U.S. Green Building Council ;
LEED Rating System –
5. Design basics : Evidence-based design : Computational research ;
Social science research ;
Physical and natural science research --
Building codes : Codes and regulations ;
International building code provisions --
Programming : Programming process --
Contract documents : Contract documents for commercial interiors ;
Furniture, furnishings, and equipment contracts ;
Detailing concepts ;
Construction specifications --
Computing technologies : Computer-aided design and building information modeling ;
Integrated project delivery ;
Virtual collaboration ;
Future developments ;
Digital fabrication --
Section 2. Building elements :
6. Structure and shell : Substructure : Wall foundations ;
Subgrade enclosures ;
Slabs on grade --
Superstructure : Seismic considerations ;
Superstructure framing --
Floor construction assemblies : Wood floor framing ;
Steel joist floor framing ;
Floor decks and slabs --
Roof construction : Roof types and framing ;
Shop-fabricated wood trusses ;
Glue-laminated construction ;
Roof decks and slabs ;
Attic ventilation --
Stairs and ramps : Stairs ;
Handrails, balustrades, and guards ;
Ramps --
Exterior vertical enclosures : Exterior wall weather barriers ;
Exterior enclosure walls --
Roof windows and skylights –
7. Interior construction : Fire resistive construction : Fire-retardant wood treatment ;
Fire-resistance-rated assemblies ;
Fire-resistance-rated openings ;
Board fire protection ;
Penetration fires top systems --
Seismic considerations : Basic seismic design ;
Seismic detailing for designers --
Interior construction components : Gypsum board assemblies ;
Concrete masonry units ;
Architectural concrete ;
Stone walls ;
Glass unit masonry ;
Prefabricated partitions ;
Windows and glazing ;
Interior doors ;
Entrances and vestibules ;
Raised floor construction ;
Thermal and moisture protection --
Interior finishes : Interior specialties : Wall finish requirements ;
Integral wall finishes ;
Wood wall finishes ;
Tile wall finishes ;
Metal wall finishes ;
Wall surface coverings ;
Paints and coatings ;
Floor design considerations ;
Hard flooring ;
Wood flooring ;
Resilient flooring ;
Resilient flooring installation ;
Carpet, carpet tile, and mats ;
Ceilings --
Building services : Conveying systems ;
Plumbing systems ;
Mechanical systems ;
Fire protection systems ;
Electrical systems ;
Lighting ;
Communications systems ;
Security systems –
8. Equipment and furnishings : Equipment : Toilet and bath equipment ;
Vending equipment ;
Personal care equipment ;
Laundry facilities ;
Teller and service equipment ;
Cleaning and recycling equipment --
Furnishings : Furnishing contracts and tests ;
Textiles for interior furnishings ;
Cabinetry and casework ;
Countertops ;
Art and accessories ;
Furniture ;
Plantings ;
Window treatments –
9. Interior project types : Commercial spaces : Offices ;
Conference rooms --
Residential spaces : Kitchens ;
Furnishings and equipment ;
Resident lighting ;
Visitability ;
Aging in place ;
Continuing care retirement communities --
Healthcare facilities : Inpatient hospitals ;
Ancillary departments ;
Healthcare casework ;
Healthcare furniture --
Retail spaces : Types of retail spaces ;
Fixture placement ;
Retail equipment ;
Retail lighting –
Hospitality spaces : Hotels ;
Restaurants --
Educational facilities : Early childhood and kindergarten ;
Elementary, middle, and junior high schools ;
High schools ; Lecture halls and auditoriums ;
Libraries --
Performance spaces : Planning criteria ;
Performance equipment ;
Museums : Museum design considerations ;
Museum exhibit casewoork ;
Museum lighting ;
Museum security --
Athletic and fitness spaces : Courts. alleys, and rinks ;
Gymnastics ;
Table sports and darts ;
Fitness spaces ;
Saunas and steam rooms --
Animal care facilities : General design concept ;
Animal housing ;
Adoption facility --
Existing building interiors : Historic preservation, restoration, and adaptive reuse ;
Existing hazardous materials ;
Recycling construction and demolition waste --
Appendix : Classical interior architectural elements --
Glossary.
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