Drafting Guidelines Units and symbols; Documentation and drawings; Construction drawings; Construction drawings: CAD; Construction drawings: symbols.

Measurement Basis Man: the universal standard; Man: dimensions and space requirements; Man: small spaces; Man and his housing; Room climate; Building biology; The eye: perception; Man and colour; Dimensional relationships; Basic measurements; Modular system; Coordinate system and dimensioning

Design Building details: functional use of materials; Form: the result of construction; Form: modern construction techniques and forms; The design of houses: expression of the period; Design method: working process; Building design: preparatory work

Construction Management Construction management

Building Components The building site: foundations, excavation, trenches; Excavations: site and building measurements; Earthworks and foundations structures; Building and site drainage; Damp-proofing and tanking; Masonry: natural stone; Masonry: bricks and blocks; External walls: low energy construction; Masonry bonds; Fireplaces; Chimneys and flues; Ventilation ducting; Services: connections; Roof structures; Roof forms and coverings; Dormers; Loft space; Roof slopes and flat roofs; Flat roofs: warm roof construction; Flat roofs: cold roof construction; Roof gardens; Roof gardens: roof construction; Roof cultivation; Tensile and inflatable structures; Cable net structures; Suspended and tensioned structures; Space frames: principles; Space frames: applications; Multistorey structures; Suspended floors; Flooring

Heating and Ventilation Heating; Heating oil storage; Solar architecture; Solar energy; Ventilation and air conditioning; Cold storage rooms

Thermal and Sound Insulation Thermal insulation: terminology and mechanisms; Thermal insulation: water vapour diffusion; Thermal insulation: types of construction; Thermal insulation: exterior walls and roofs; Sound insulation; Vibration damping; Room acoustics

Fire Protection and Means of Escape Fire detection; Fire spread; Smoke and heat extraction; Extinguisher systems; Fire protection: closures and glazing; Fire protection: glazing; Fire protection: water cooling; Means of escape from fire; Access for firefighters

Lightning Protection/Aerials Lightning protection; Aerials

Artificial Lighting and Daylight Lighting: lamps and fittings; Lighting: provision; Lighting: arrangement; Lighting requirements; Daylight; Daylight: insolation; Glass; Plastics

Windows and Doors Skylights and dome rooflights; Windows: sizes; Windows: arrangement; Windows: shading; Windows: types and dimensions; Loft windows; Windows: construction; Windows: cleaning; Doors: internal; Doors: sizes and frames; Revolving and sliding doors; Garage/warehouse doors; Locking systems; Security of buildings and grounds

Stairs, Escalators and Lifts Stairs; Ramps and spiral staircases; Escalators; Travelators; Lifts; Small goods lifts; Hydraulic lifts; Panoramic glass lifts

Refurbishment, Maintenance and Change of Use Renovation of old buildings; Maintenance and restoration; Change of use

Roads and streets Road dimensions; Road design; Intersections; Roadside paths; Paths and paving; Bicycle parking; Bicycle parking and cycle paths; Motorways; Tramways/urban light railways; Traffic layout; Traffic noise; Securing embankments

Gardens Garden enclosures; Pergolas, paths, steps, retaining walls; Earthworks; Gardens: planting methods; Tendril and climbing plants; Banked and raised beds; Greenhouses; Gardens: trees and hedges; Garden ponds; Gardens: use of rainwater; Garden equipment; Garden swimming pools; Private swimming pools

Houses and Residential Buildings Porches, entrance halls and corridors; Landings and hallways; Storage space; Utility rooms, Pantries, larders; Kitchens; Dining rooms; Bedrooms; Bathrooms; Carports; Holiday homes; Sheds/summer houses; Timber houses; House orientation; Housing types; Terraced houses; Semi-detached houses; Courtyard houses; Detached houses; Houses with conservatories; Three-level houses; Square, cubic and tent-shape forms; Ecological building; House types: examples; Houses on slopes; Large houses; International examples; Multistorey housing; Balconies; Access corridors/decks; Stepped housing; Building for disabled people; Barrier-free living; Old peopleÕs accommodation; Laundries

Educational and Research Facilities Schools; Further education colleges; Colleges and universities; Drawing studios; Laboratories; Child daycare centres; Playgrounds; Libraries; Museums and art galleries; Museums: examples

Office Buildings Principles; Principles of typology; Calculations: construction; Calculations: building technology; Calculations: division of space; Calculations: floor area requirement; Calculations: space for furniture; Calculations: archive space; Calculations: workstations with computers; Office buildings: examples; Banks and building societies

Arcades Glazed arcades: typology; Glazed arcades: historical examples; Glazed arcades: applied examples; Transparent roofs and canopies

Retail outlets Shops; Food courts; Department stores and supermarkets; Supermarkets/hypermarkets

Workshops and Industrial Buildings Workshops: woodworking; Workshops: metalworking; Workshops: showrooms and vehicle repairs; Vehicle repair shops; Vehicle company workshops; Workshops: bakery; Workshops: wholesale butchers; Meat processing centre; Industrial buildings: planning; Warehouse design; High-bay warehouses; Warehousing technology: planning/logistics; Warehousing technology: safety regulations; Warehousing technology: rack systems; Handling; Industrial buildings: sheds; Multistorey industrial buildings; Toilet facilities; Washing facilities; Sanitary installations; Changing rooms, lockers; Power stations; Hydro-electric power stations

Agricultural Buildings Small animal stalls; Poultry farms; Pig sheds: fattening; Pig sheds: breeding; Stables/horses; Cattle; Cattle: store bulls; Buildings for farm vehicles; Farm facilities; Ventilation systems

Public Transport Railways: track installations; Railways: European structure gauges and clearances; Railways: UK structure gauges and clearances; Railway freight yards; Railway stations; Bus stations

Designing for Vehicles Vehicle dimensions; Loading bays; Turning and parking; Garages and car-parking; Car parks; Filling stations; Service stations

Airports Airports: planning; Airports: terminals; Airports: runways and aprons; Airports: examples

Fire stations Fire stations

Restaurants Restaurants: space requirements; Restaurants: arrangements; Restaurant cars; Restaurant types; Restaurant kitchens; Large kitchens

Hotels/Motels Hotel layout and area requirements; Hotel kitchens; Hotels: examples; Motels; Youth hostels

Zoos and Aquariums Zoos and aquariums

Theatres/Cinemas Theatres: historical summary; Theatres: auditoriums; Stages and secondary areas; Cinemas; Drive-in cinemas

Sport and Recreation Sports: stadiums; Sports halls; outdoor pitches; indoor pitches; Athletics facilities; Conditioning and fitness rooms; Tennis facilities; Miniature golf; Golf courses; Sailing: yachts and marinas; Sailing: harbours/marinas; Rowing; Watersports; Riding facilities; Ski jumps; Ice rinks; Roller-skate/skateboarding; Cyclecross/BMX; Shooting ranges; Indoor sports; Skittle and bowling alleys; Indoor swimming pools; Open air swimming pools; Indoor/open air pools; Sauna; Amusement arcades

Healthcare Buildings Group practices and healthcare centres; Hospitals: general; Hospitals: construction planning; Hospitals: planning conception; Hospitals: forms of building; Hospitals: dimensional co-ordination; Hospitals: corridors, doors, stairs, lifts; Hospitals: surgical department; Hospitals: main surgical rooms; Hospitals: post-operative facilities; Surgery safety requirements; Hospitals: demarcation; Hospitals: intensive care areas; Hospitals: care areas; Hospitals: treatment areas; Hospitals: laboratories; functional diagnosis; Hospitals: supplementary disciplines; Hospitals: day clinics; outpatient surgery; Hospitals: supplies areas; Hospitals: general areas; Hospitals: teaching and research; Hospitals: A&E and outpatients department; Hospitals: maternity and neonatal care; Hospitals: mortuary, pathology, service yard; Hospitals: special hospitals; Hospitals: special care area safety

Places of Worship Churches; Church organs; Churches: bells, towers; Synagogues; Mosques

Cemeteries and Crematoria Cemeteries and crematoria; Cemeteries and graveyards

Bibliography

Related Standards

Conversion Tables

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