David Kent Ballast

Interior Construction & Detailing for Designers & Architects David Kent Ballast Sixth Edition, New edition

Interior Construction & Detailing for Designers & Architects is a comprehensive guide for students, interior designers, and architects involved in commercial and residential construction.

Clear and complete explanations of how to select suitable materials and components and determine appropriate construction techniques make this book an essential, time-saving reference.

Comprehensive Reference

Designed to provide easy access to essential information, this book features:

• over 350 figures and tables
• more than 2,500 index entries
• applicable Construction Specification Institute MasterFormat numbers in section heads
• quick-reference boxed text containing supplementary information
• a chapter-by-chapter list of additional references

Topics Covered

• Acoustics
• Architectural Woodwork
• Audiovisual Spaces
• Barrier-Free Design
• Building Codes and Regulations
• Building Investigation
• Ceilings
• Decorative Metals 
• Doors and Hardware
• Flooring Construction and Finishes
• Glazing
• Licensure
• Means of Egress
• Mechanical and Electrical Systems Coordination 
• Partitions
• Security Systems
• Signage Systems
• Stair Design and Construction
• Structural Coordination
• Sustainable Design
• Wall Finishes