AcknowledgementsIntroductionIntroduction

Draughting GuidelinesUnits and symbolsDocumentation and drawingsConstruction drawingsConstruction drawings: CADConstruction drawings:symbols

Measurement BasisMan: the universal standardMan: dimensions and space requirementsMan: small spacesMan and his housingRoom climateBuilding biologyThe eye: perceptionMan and colourDimensional relationshipsBasic measurementsModular systemCoordinate system and dimensioning

DesignBuilding details: functional use of materialsForm: the result of constructionForm: modern construction tehniques and formsThe design of houses: expression of the periodDesign method: working processBulding design: preparatory work

Construction ManagementConstruction mangement

Buiding ComponentsThe building site: foundations, excavation, trenchesExcavations: site and building measurementsEarthworks and foundations structuresBuiding and site drainageDamp-proofing and tankingMasonry: natural stoneMasonry: bricks nd blocksExternal walls: low-energy buiding constructionMasonry bondsFireplacesChimneys and fluesVentilation ductingServices: connectionsRoof structuresRoof forms and coveringsDormersLoft spaceRoof slopes and flat roofsFlat roofs: warm roof constructionFlat roofs: cold roof constructionRoof gardensRoof gardens: roof constructionRoof cultivationTensile and inflatable structuresCable net structuresSuspended and tensioned structuresSpace frames: principlesSpace frames: applicationsMultistorey structuresSuspended floorsFlooring

Heating and VentilationHeatingHeating: oil storage tanksSolar arhitectureSolar energyVentilation and air conditioningCold storage rooms

Thermal and Sound InsulationThermal insulation: terminology and mechanismsThermal insulation: water vapour diffusionThermal insulation: types of constructionThermal insulation: exterior walls and roofsSound insulationVibration dampingRoom acoustics

Fire Protection and Means of EscapeFire detectionFire spreadSmoke and heat extraction systemsExtinguisher systemsFire protection: closures and glazingFire protection: glazingFire protection: water coolingMeans of escape from fireAccess for firefighters

Lightning Protection and AerialsProtection from lightningAerials

Artificial Lighting and DaylightLighting: lamps and fittingsLighting: provisionLighting: arrangementsLighting: requirementsDaylightDaylight: insolationGlassPlastics

Windows and DoorsSkylights and dome rooflightsWindows: sizesWindows: arrangementWindows: shadingWindows: types and dimensionsLoft windowsWindows: constructionWindows: cleaningDoors: internalDoors: sizes and framesRevolving and sliding doorsGarage/warehouse doorsLooking systemsSecurity of buildings and grounds

Stairs, Escalators and LiftsStairsRamps and spiral staircasesEscalatorsTravelatorsLiftsSmall goods liftsHydraulic lifts

Refurbishment, Maintenance and Change of UseRenovation of old buildingsMaintenance and restaurationChange of use

Roods and streetsRoad dimensionsRoad designIntersectionsRoadside pathsPaths and pavingBicycle parkingBicycle parking and cycle pathsMotorwaysTramways/urban light railwaysTraffic layoutTraffic noiseSecuring embankments

GardensGarden enclosuresPergolas, paths, steps, retaining wallsEarthworksGardens: planting methodsTendril and climbing plantsBanked and raised bedsGreenhousesGardens: trees and hedgesGarden pondsGardens: use of rainwaterGardens equipmentGarden swimming poolsPrivate swimming pools

Houses and Residential BuildingsPorches, entrance halls and corridorsLandings and hallwaysStorage spaceUtility roomsPantries, larders and storageKitchensDining roomsBedroomsBathroomsCarpotsHoliday homesSheds/summer housesTimber housesHouse orientationHousing typesTerraced housesSemi-detached housesCourtyard housesDetached housesHouses with conservatoriesThree-level housesSquare, cubic and tent-shape formsEcological buidingHouse types: examplesHouses on slopesLarge houseInternational examplesMutistorey housingBalconiesAccess corridors/decksStepped housingBuilding for disabled peopleBarrier-free livingOld people's accommodationLaundries

Educational and Research FacilitiesSchoolsFurther education collegesColleges and universitiesDrawing studiosLaboratoriesChild daycare centresPlaygroundsLibrariesMuseums and art galleriesMuseums: examples

Office BuildingsPrinciplesPrinciples of typologyCalculations: constructionCalculations: building technologyCalculations: division of spaceCalculations: floor area requirementsCalculations: space for furnitureCalculations: archive spaceCalculations: workstation with computersOffice buidings: examplesBanks and building societies

ArcadesGlazed arcades: typologyGlazed arcades: historical examplesGlazed arcade: applied examplesTransparent roofs and canopies

Retail outletsShopsFood courtsDepartament stores and supermarketsSupermarkets/hypermarkets

Workshops and Industrial BuildingsWorkshops: woodworkingWorkshops: metalworkingWorkshops: showrooms and vehicle repairsVehicle repair shopsVehicle company workshopsWorkshops: bakery, etc.Wholesale butchersMeat processing centreIndustrial buildings: planningWarehouse designHigh-bay warehousesWarehousing technology: planning/logisticsWarehousing tehnology: safety regulationsWarehousing tehnology: rack systemsHandlingIndustrial buildings: shedsMultistorey Industrial buildingsToilet facilitiesWashing facilitiesSanitary installationsChanging rooms, lockersPower stationsHydro-electric power stations

Agricultural BuildingsSmall animal stallsPoultry farmsPig sheds: fatteningPig sheds: breedingStables/horsesCattleCattle: store bullsBuildings for farm vehiclesFarm facilitiesVentilation systems

Public TransportRailways: track installationsRailways: European structure gauges clearancesRailways: UK structure gauges clearancesRailways freight yardsRailway stationsBus stations

Designing for VehiclesVehicle dimensionsLoading baysTurning and parkingGarages and car-parkingCar-parksFilling stationsService stations

AirportsAirports: planningAirports: terminalsAirports: runways and apronsAirports: examples

Fire stationsFire stations

RestaurantsRestaurants: space requirementsRestaurants: arrangementsRestaurant carsRestaurant typesRestaurant kitchensLarge kitchens

Hotels/MotelsHotel layout and area requirementsHotel kitchensHotel: examplesMotelsYouth hostels

Zoos and AquariumsZoos and Aquariums

Theatres/CinemasTheatres: historical summaryTheatres: auditoriumsStage and secondary areasCinemasDrive-in cinemas

Sport and RecreationSports: stadiumsSports hallsOutdoor pitchesIndoor pitchesAthletics facilitiesConditioning and fitness roomsTennis facilitiesMiniature golfGolf coursesSailing: yachts and marinasSailing : harbours/marinasRowing Water sportsRiding facilitiesSki jumpsIce rinksRoller-skate/skaterboardingCyclecross/BMXShooting rangesIndoor sportsSkittle and bowling alleysIndoor swimming poolsOpen air swimming poolsIndoor/open air swimming poolsSaunaAmusement arcades

Healtcare BuildingsGroup practices and healthcare centresHospitals: generalHospitals: construction planningHospitals: planning conceptionHospitals: forms of buildingHospitals: dimensional co-ordinationHospitals: corridors, doors, stairs, liftsHospitals: surgical departmentHospitals: main surgical roomsHospitals: post-operative facilitiesSurgery safety requirementsHospitals: demarcationHospitals: intensive care areaHospitals: care areasHospitals: treatment areasHospitals: laboratories; functional diagnosisHospitals: supplimentary disciplinesDay clinics: outpatient surgeryHospitals: supplies areasHospitals: general areasHospitals: teaching and researchA & E and outpatiens departamentHospitals: maternity and neonatal careHospitals: mortuary, pathology, service yardSpecial hospitalsSpecial care area safety

Places of WorshipChurchesChurch organsChurches: bells, towersSynagoguesMosques

Cemeteries and CrematoriaCemeteries and CrematoriaCemeteries and graveyards

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