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PPI Interior Construction & Detailing for Designers & Architects, 6th Edition – A Comprehensive NCIDQ Book

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Interior Construction & Detailing for Designers & Architects is a comprehensive guide for students, interior designers, and architects involved in commercial and residential construction.Clear and complete explanations of how to select suitable materials and components and determine appropriate construction techniques make this book an essential, time-saving reference.

Comprehensive Reference

Designed to provide easy access to essential information, this book features:


over 350 figures and tables more than 2,500 index entries applicable Construction Specification Institute MasterFormat numbers in section heads quick-reference boxed text containing supplementary information a chapter-by-chapter list of additional references

Topics Covered



Acoustics Architectural Woodwork Audiovisual Spaces Barrier-Free Design Building Codes and Regulations Building Investigation Ceilings Decorative Metals  Doors and Hardware Flooring Construction and Finishes Glazing Licensure Means of Egress Mechanical and Electrical Systems Coordination  Partitions Security Systems Signage Systems Stair Design and Construction Structural Coordination Sustainable Design Wall Finishes

576 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1994

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Profile Image for Cristina Mazilu.
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July 26, 2023
Genre: Professional textbook material
Rating: 5/5 stars

From an Interior Design alumni standpoint, I believe this particular book being one of the most important and useful in Interior Design and Architecture careers. Despite the book being thick, filled with text, with just a few drawings here and there, it's very informative and well structured. It's packed with useful information in regards to building, construction, detailing, materials, sizes and whatnot (you get the gist). A must have for any ID, Arch professional. Recommend
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January 31, 2008
Boring, I know, I used this as a study guide, read it through 3 times, very applicable! I would not reccomebd this book unless preparing for the NCIDQ or as a college course. Good book none the less, was my companion for months
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