This book is full of examples of what designers can do once they learn the basics. This book presents an overview of the structural design process for designers with limited backgrounds in engineering analysis and mathematics. Included is information on structural systems and materials, the development of the general form and basic elements of a specific system, and construction plans and details. Included are examples of eleven different structural systems, each with an explanation of the design and a sample set of construction plans and details.

This study defines the general problems encountered in the design and construction of sites for buildings in broad and easily understood terms. It addresses such areas as determining site conditions, developing the site form, site planning, landscaping and more. The many illustrative graphics contained here qualify this work as a graphics manual for ordinary site design elements. An extensive set of references is also included for further research.

This practical guide provides architects and engineers with a basic understanding of how design can be used to control noise, privacy and room acoustics. Topics are introduced gradually for self-study purposes, and a summary of the basic types of sound problems that occur is included.

Organized into three sections, it begins with the phenomena of fire followed by the principles of design by which one develops a defense against fire disaster in buildings. Lastly, it deals with the hardware of fire control, communication and extinguishment. A thorough analysis of building code criteria regarding fire safety is included.