Includes bibliographical references and index.

Situating Ramsey and Sleeper: A Genealogy of Architectural Graphic Standards -- Introduction -- Section 1: Building elements : 1. Element A: Substructure : Soils and soils explorations ; Foundations ; Basement construction -- 2. Element B: Shell : Design considerations ; Superstructure ; Exterior enclosure ; Roofing -- 3. Element C: Interiors : Interior construction ; Stairs ; Interior finishes -- 4. Element D: Services : Conveying ; Plumbing ; Heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) ; Fire protection ; Electrical -- 5. Element E. Equipment and furnishings -- 6. Element F. Special construction and demolition -- 7. Element G: Building sitework : Site preparation ; Site improvements ; Site civil/mechanical utilities ; Site electrical utilities -- Section 2. Materials : Concrete : Concrete forming and accessories ; Concrete reinforcing ; Cast-in-place concrete -- 9. Masonry : Masonry mortaring and grouting ; Masonry anchorage, reinforcing and accessories ; Unit masonry ; Glass unit masonry ; Stone assemblies -- 10. Metals : Metal materials ; Metal fastenings ; Structural metal framing ; Decorative metal -- 11. Wood : Wood materials ; Wood treatment ; Fastenings ; Sheathing ; Architectural woodwork -- Section 3. Issues of contemporary practice : 12. Sustainable design : Framework of good design: principles and practices ; Flows in nature ; Healthy ecosystems ; Healthy materials ; Healthy community design ; Healthy buildings ; Metrics -- 13. Inclusive design : Universal design ; Visitability ; Accessible design ; Fair Housing Amendments Act -- 14. Computing technologies : Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) ; Building information modeling (BIM) -- 15. Architectural research : The nature of research ; Technical research ; Social science research ; Design research -- Appendices : A. Climate -- B. Solar radiation and building orientation -- C. Thermal transmission -- D. Human dimensions -- E. Mobility aids -- F. Construction information -- G. CAD standards -- H. Graphic symbols -- I. Using the metric system -- J. Building security -- K. Classical architectural elements -- L. Geometry -- M. Mathematical data -- N. Structural calculations -- O. Professional associations and institutes directory.