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Tables of Contents for Residential Housing & Interiors
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Chapter 1 Fundamentals of Housing
13
14
Factors Affecting Housing Choices
13
5
Location
13
2
Climate
15
1
Availability
16
1
Cost
16
1
Taste
16
1
Lifestyle
17
1
Types of Housing Available
18
9
Tract Houses
18
1
Custom Houses
19
2
Manufactured Houses
21
2
Mobile Homes
23
1
Cooperatives
24
1
Condominiums
24
1
Rentals
25
2
Chapter 2 Evaluating Floor Plans
27
14
Circulation
27
5
Types of Circulation
29
1
Circulation Frequency
30
1
Room Relationships
30
2
Reading House Plans
32
9
Description of Drawings
32
9
Chapter 3 Living Areas
41
14
Living Rooms
41
4
Location
41
1
Size and Arrangement
42
3
Dining Rooms
45
3
Location
45
1
Size and Arrangement
46
2
Family Rooms
48
2
Location
49
1
Size and Arrangement
49
1
Entryways
50
1
Patios, Porches, and Courts
51
2
Patios
51
1
Porches
52
1
Courts
53
1
Adaptations for Special Needs
53
2
Chapter 4 Sleeping Areas
55
12
Bedrooms
55
5
Location
55
1
Size and Arrangement
56
3
Master Bedrooms
59
1
Children's Rooms
59
1
Bathrooms
60
4
Location
60
1
Size and Arrangement
61
2
Heat and Moisture Considerations
63
1
Adaptations for Special Needs
64
3
Chapter 5 Service Areas
67
20
Kitchens
67
6
Location
67
1
Size and Arrangement
68
1
Work Centers
68
2
Appliances, Cabinets, and Counters
70
2
Kitchen Floor Plans
72
1
Laundry Facilities
73
4
Location
74
2
Size and Arrangement
76
1
Basements
77
1
Garages and Carports
77
1
Location
77
1
Size and Design
77
1
Service Entries
78
1
Special-Purpose Rooms
78
4
Home Offices
78
4
Storage
82
1
Adaptations for Special Needs
82
5
Chapter 6 Design
87
20
Elements of Design
87
6
Space
87
2
Line
89
1
Shape and Form
90
2
Texture
92
1
Color
93
1
Principles of Design
93
6
Proportion and Scale
94
3
Balance
97
2
Emphasis
99
1
Rhythm
99
1
Goals of Design
99
3
Appropriateness
100
1
Harmony, Variety, and Unity
101
1
Function
101
1
Accessories in Design
102
5
Chapter 7 Color
107
16
The Psychology of Color
107
2
The Color Spectrum
109
2
The Color Wheel
110
1
Color Characteristics
111
1
Warm and Cool Colors
112
1
Neutral Colors
112
1
Color Systems
112
4
The Brewster System
112
2
The Ostwald System
114
1
The Munsell System
114
2
Color Harmonies
116
4
Effect of Light on Color
118
1
Effect of Adjacent Colors
119
1
Effect of Texture on Color
119
1
Effect of Color on Space
120
1
Color Decisions
120
3
Chapter 8 Wood, Masonry, and Concrete
123
22
Wood
123
11
Wood Classification
125
1
Wood Materials
125
5
Wood Finishes
130
4
Masonry
134
9
Structural Clay Products
134
2
Concrete Masonry Units
136
2
Glass Block
138
1
Stone
138
5
Concrete
143
2
Chapter 9 Metals, Glass, Ceramics, and Plastics
145
16
Metals
145
6
Iron and Steel
145
3
Aluminium
148
1
Copper
149
1
Brass
149
1
Bronze
149
1
Lead
150
1
Glass
151
5
Flat Glass
152
1
Decorative Glass
152
1
Tinted Glass
153
1
Reflective Glass
154
1
Insulating Glass
154
1
Handblown Glass
154
1
Molded Glass
155
1
Leaded Glass
155
1
Ceramics
156
3
Ceramic Tile
156
1
Roofing Tile
157
1
Pottery
158
1
Plastics
159
2
Chapter 10 Textiles
161
10
Fibers
161
2
Natural Fibers
161
1
Manufactured Fibers
162
1
Yarns
163
2
Fabric Construction
165
6
Weaving
165
2
Knitting
167
1
Tufting
167
1
Other Construction Methods
167
1
Dyeing Fabrics
168
1
Printing Fabrics
168
1
Fabric Finishes
169
2
Chapter 11 Furniture Styles
171
34
Traditional Styles
173
1
Traditional Furniture from France
173
5
Late Renaissance (1589-1643)
173
1
Baroque (1643-1700)
173
1
Regence (1700-1730)
174
1
Rococo (1730-1760)
174
1
Neoclassic (1760-1789)
175
1
Directoire (1789-1804)
176
1
Empire (1804-1820)
176
2
Traditional Furniture from England: Early Renaissance Period
178
2
Tudor (1500-1558)
178
1
Elizabethan (1558-1603)
178
1
Jacobean (1603-1649)
179
1
Cromwellian (1649-1660)
180
1
Traditional Furniture from England: Middle Renaissance Period
180
1
Restoration (1660-1689)
180
1
William and Mary (1689-1702)
180
1
Queen Anne (1702-1714)
181
1
Early Georgian (1714-1750)
181
1
Traditional Furniture from England: Late Renaissance Period
181
8
Late Georgian (1750-1810)
183
6
Regency (1810-1837)
189
1
Victorian (1837-1901)
189
1
Traditional American Styles
189
10
Early American (1630-1770)
190
4
American Georgian (1720-1790)
194
1
Federal (1790-1820)
195
3
Post Federal (1820-1880)
198
1
20th Century Styles
199
6
Art Nouveau
199
1
Frank Lloyd Wright
199
1
Bauhaus
199
1
Scandinavian
200
1
Contemporary
200
5
Chapter 12 Furniture Construction and Selection
205
20
Wood Furniture
205
8
Wood Types
206
5
Wood Finishes
211
1
Wood Furniture Construction
211
2
Upholstered Furniture
213
3
Fabrics
213
1
Upholstered Furniture Construction
214
1
Bedding
215
1
Metal Furniture
216
1
Plastic Furniture
217
1
Furniture Selection
218
7
Quality and Cost
218
3
Style
221
1
Size
221
1
Upholstery Fabric
221
1
Ergonomics in Furniture Design
222
1
Maintenance
222
3
Chapter 13 Walls
225
20
Wall Types
225
5
Frame Walls
225
3
Masonry Walls
228
2
Wall Treatments
230
10
Wood Siding
231
1
Manufactured Siding
232
1
Mineral Fiber Shingles
233
1
Wood Shingles
233
1
Decorative Masonry
234
1
Stucco or Plaster
234
1
Paint
235
1
Wallpaper
236
1
Fabric
237
1
Paneling and Boards
238
1
Ceramic Tile
239
1
Mirrors
239
1
Selection of Wall Treatments
240
5
Function
240
1
Appearance
241
4
Chapter 14 Floors
245
22
Floor Systems
245
5
Wood Floor Construction
245
3
Concrete Floor Construction
248
2
Floor Treatments
250
13
Flooring Materials
250
8
Floor Coverings
258
5
Selection of Floor Treatments
263
4
Function
263
1
Appearance
264
3
Chapter 15 Ceilings and Roofs
267
14
Ceilings
267
5
Ceiling and Construction
267
2
Ceiling-Surface Materials
269
2
Ceiling Treatments
271
1
Roofs
272
9
Roof Construction
273
4
Roof Styles
277
1
Roofing Materials
278
3
Chapter 16 Windows and Doors
281
28
Windows
281
10
Window Types
281
5
Window Construction
286
2
Window Selection and Placement
288
3
Window Treatments
291
9
Interior Window Treatments
291
8
Exterior Window Treatments
299
1
Selection of Window Treatments
300
1
Doors
301
5
Door Construction
305
1
Door Treatments
306
3
Chapter 17 Stairs and Halls
309
8
Stairways
309
5
Stair Designs
310
1
Stairway Comfort and Safety
311
3
Adaptations for Special Needs
314
1
Stairway Treatment
315
1
Halls
315
1
Chapter 18 Lighting
317
16
Natural Light
317
1
Artificial Light
318
4
Incandescent Light
319
1
Halogen Sources
319
1
Fluorescent Light
320
1
Applications of Lighting
320
2
Selection and Placement
322
9
Lighting Fixtures
322
3
Lighting Areas of the Home
325
6
Lighting Controls
331
2
Chapter 19 Electrical and Plumbing Systems
333
14
The Electrical System
333
8
Electrical System Components
333
4
Planning the Electrical System
337
2
Signal and Communication Systems
339
1
Home Automation
339
2
The Plumbing System
341
6
Water Supply
341
1
Wastewater Removal
342
1
Fixtures
343
1
Planning the Plumbing System
344
3
Chapter 20 Climate Control, Fireplaces, and Stoves
347
14
Climate Control
347
8
Conventional Heating Systems
347
3
Solar Heating Systems
350
2
Cooling Systems
352
1
Insulation
353
1
Other Factors
354
1
Fireplaces and Stoves
355
4
Fireplaces
355
2
Stoves
357
2
Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors
359
2
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
359
1
Smoke Detectors
359
2
Chapter 21 Energy and Water Conservation
361
14
Architectural and Site Considerations
361
7
Orientation
361
1
Insulation
362
2
Windows and Doors
364
1
Roofs and Walls
365
1
Heating and Plumbing Systems
366
2
Site Considerations
368
1
Energy-Saving Appliances
368
4
Utility Area Appliances
368
1
Service Area Appliances
369
3
Energy Alternatives
372
1
Solar Energy
372
1
Wind Energy
372
1
Energy Management with Computers
372
1
Water Conservation
373
2
Chapter 22 Exterior Design
375
18
Traditional Styles
375
8
Native American
375
1
Spanish
375
1
Swedish
376
1
Dutch
376
1
German
376
1
French
377
1
English
378
1
English/Colonial
379
1
Saltbox
379
1
Garrison
379
1
Cape Cod
380
1
Georgian
380
1
Federal
381
1
Greek Revival
381
1
Southern Colonial
382
1
Italianate
382
1
Victorian
382
1
Modern Designs
383
2
Ranch House
383
1
Split-Level House
384
1
Contemporary Designs
385
8
Geodesic Domes
386
1
Foam Domes
386
1
Solar Homes
387
1
Earth-Sheltered Homes
388
5
Chapter 23 Landscaping
393
22
Landscape Plants
393
9
Grasses
393
1
Ground Covers
394
2
Trees
396
4
Shrubs
400
2
Vines
402
1
Other Landscape Elements
402
6
Paths, Walks, and Steps
404
1
Banks, Walls, and Fences
405
1
Patios, Decks, and Game Areas
406
2
Pools and Fountains
408
1
Planning the Landscape
408
7
Landscape Design
411
4
Chapter 24 Remodeling
415
16
Choosing to Remodel
415
2
Types of Remodeling
417
9
Changing Lived-In Areas
417
1
Making Unused Space Livable
418
4
Adding On
422
2
Buying to Remodel
424
2
Historic Preservation
426
2
Restoration
427
1
Preservation Through Remodeling
428
1
Adaptive Reuse
428
1
Preparing Remodeling Plans
428
3
The Interior Designer
429
1
The Architect
429
1
The Contractor
430
1
Chapter 25 Presenting Housing Ideas
431
14
Presentation Drawings
431
5
Exterior Perspectives
431
2
Interior Perspectives
433
1
Presentation Floor Plans
433
1
Presentation Elevations
433
1
Presentation Plot Plans
434
1
Presentation Landscape Plans
434
1
Presentation Sections
435
1
Rendering
436
4
Pencil Rendering
436
1
Ink Rendering
437
1
Watercolor Rendering
438
1
Colored Pencil Rendering
438
1
Felt Tip Marker Rendering
438
1
Applique Rendering
439
1
Airbrush Rendering
440
1
Other Presentation Methods
440
5
Presentation Boards
440
2
Models
442
1
Slide Presentations
442
3
Chapter 26 Computer Applications
445
18
Design and Analysis
446
7
Computer-Assisted Drafting and Design (CADD)
446
3
Plot, Site, and Landscape Planning
449
1
Kitchen and Bath Design
450
2
Energy Analysis
452
1
Selection of Construction Elements and Processes
453
3
Structural Analysis
453
2
Preferred Construction and Installation Techniques
455
1
Service to Clients and Customers
456
2
Home Planning Aids
456
1
Interior Design Programs
456
1
CD-ROM Marketing Tools
456
2
Internet Sources
458
1
Virtual Reality Models
458
1
Project Management
458
5
PERT and Gantt Charts
460
1
Cost Estimates and Financial Models
460
2
Project Data Management
462
1
Chapter 27 Careers in Housing
463
8
Planners and Designers
463
2
Architect
463
1
Architectural Drafter
464
1
Architectural Illustrator
464
1
Interior Designer
464
1
Modelmaker
465
1
Landscape Designer
465
1
Building Tradespeople
465
2
Building Contractor
465
1
Construction Technologist
466
1
Skilled Tradesperson
466
1
Construction Machinery Operator
467
1
Land Surveyor
467
1
Allied Careers
467
4
Government Positions
467
2
Real Estate Positions
469
2
Appendix
471
24
A-1 Weights and Measures
471
1
A-2 Topographical Symbols
472
1
A-3 Plumbing Symbols
472
1
A-4 Electrical Symbols
473
1
A-5 Climate Control Symbols
473
1
A-6 Abbreviations
474
1
A-7 Common Sizes of Living Room Furniture
475
1
A-8 Common Sizes of Bedroom Furniture
476
1
A-9 Minimum Clearance Requirements
477
1
A-10 Common Sizes of Bathroom Fixtures
478
1
A-11 Common Sizes of Kitchen Base Cabinets
479
1
A-12 Common Sizes of Kitchen Wall Cabinets
480
1
A-13 Common Sizes of Kitchen Appliances
481
1
A-14 Common Sizes of Brick
482
1
A-15 Building Material Symbols
483
1
A-16 Thermoplastics
484
1
A-17 Thermosetting Plastics
485
1
A-18 Common Furniture Sizes
486
1
A-19 Common Sizes of Double-Hung Windows
487
1
A-20 Common Sizes of Horizontal Sliding Windows
488
1
A-21 Common Sizes of Casement Windows
489
1
A-22 Common Sizes of Awning and Hopper Windows
490
1
A-23 Common Sizes of Picture Windows
491
1
A-24 Common Sizes of Glass Sliding Doors
492
1
A-25 Percentage of Light Reflected by Color
493
2
Glossary
495
10
Index
505