Builder's guide : mixed-humid climates : a systems approach to designing and building homes that are healthy, comfortable, durable, energy efficient, and environmentally responsible.

Title:

Builder's guide : mixed-humid climates : a systems approach to designing and building homes that are healthy, comfortable, durable, energy efficient, and environmentally responsible.

Author:

Lstiburek, Joseph W.

Format:

Book

Institution:

MassArt

Contents:

Introduction -- The house system -- Part I. Design: -- 1. Design -- 2. Rain, drainage planes and flashings -- 3. Air barriers -- 4. Insulations, sheathings and vapor retarders -- 5. Wall design -- 6. Roof design -- 7. Foundation design -- 8. Creatures and dust control -- Part II. Construction: -- 9. General contractor -- 10. Concrete and excavation -- 11. Framing -- 12. HVAC -- 13. Plumbing -- 14. Electrical -- 15. Insulation -- 16. Drywall -- 17. Painting -- Part III. Alternatives to wood frame construction: -- 18. Insulating concrete forms (ICF) -- 19. Structural insulated panel systems (SIPS) -- Appendices: -- I. Design data -- II. Air leakage testing, pressure balancing, and combustion safety -- III. Best practices for high performance homes in mixed-humid climates -- IV. Transfer grille sizing charts -- V. Additional resources -- VI. Glossary.

Online access:

No online access

Library holdings:

MassArt Main
TH4813 .L77 2005 – Available

• Available Temporarily at MassArt Reserves
  On reserve for EDAD 367/567: Building Operating Systems (Architectural Design: Giamportone)