Houses: The Illustrated Guide To Construction, 3rd Edition

For over 17 years, this professional handbook has been a staple for real estate agents. The concise text takes you through the entire residential home construction process, from building materials and mechanical systems to interior design and architecture. The book begins with look at the basics such as “Location” (communities, neighborhoods and sites) and then delves into details of interior and exterior house construction: Preface Acknowledgments 1. Location 2. House Types 3. Introduction to Interior Design 4. Interior Design: Private/Sleeping Zone 5. Interior Design: Living/Social Zones 6. Interior Design: Work/Service Zone 7. Architectural Styles 8. Basic Construction: Foundations 9. Basic Construction: Interior Construction 10. Construction: Final Touches 11. Environmental Hazards 12. Building Materials 13. Mechanical Systems: Heating and Cooling 14. Mechanical Systems: Plumbing 15. Electrical System 16. Materials Manufacture 17. Home Improvements and Renovations Appendix A: A Uniform Method for Describing Houses Appendix B: How to Read a House Plan Appendix C: Common Problems of Houses Bibliography Glossary/Index About the Author About the Residential Sales Council