smoke removal systems, 256
International Code Council, 11
High rise occupancies
special requirements, 228231
fire alarm messages, 221222
International Conference of Building
Geologic hazard report, 350352
standpipes, 226
Officials, 11
Historic buildings
Geotechnical engineering
for storage facilities, 227
International System, 27
structural considerations, 114
submission requirements, 312,
alterations, 99100, 166168
319320, 328329, 335, 340, 345346
Irrigation, landscaping, 44
Geotechnical investigation and
fire protection, 232
water based fire extinguishing systems,
engineering report, 349350
security issues, 249
224225
J
structural upgrading, 115116
Glazing, windows, 83, 244248
Firing ranges
Historic Buildings program, 6
Good engineering practice guidelines,
HVAC systems, 129
Janitor's closets, 67
252253
Historic preservation
First Impressions Program, 7
submission requirements, 311,
Grading requirements, 34
K
Flagpoles, 48
316317, 324, 334, 337338, 343
Graphics. See also Signage
Flood plain requirements, 33
Hot water heating systems, 141143
in courthouse facilities, 274
requirements, 90
Housekeeping pads, 132
Kitchens
Green Building Rating System, 17
Floor area. See Space allocations
Housing units
finishes, 98
fire protection, 230
Ground shaking, 352
Floor vibration, 113
HVAC systems, 129130
Humidification and water treatment
Ground water control, 81
ventilation equipment, 139
Flooring
systems, 140. See also Mechanical systems
carpets, 9192, 94
Grounding systems, 206207
in courthouse facilities, 271
Humidity controls, 155
L
GSA. See General Services Administration
HVAC. See Heating, ventilating and
air
Guides, 1415, 20
conditioning systems
Laboratories
for public corridors, 97
Guiding Principles for Federal
fire protection, 230
raised systems, 54, 94, 198
Architecture, 4, 5, 89
space planning, 71
I
resilient, 93
Lamp requirements, 191
for stairways, 97
H
IBC. See International Building Code
Land port of entry facilities
Flow measuring devices, 153
fire protection, 231
ICBO. See International Conference
Food service areas
of Building Officials
Landscape design
design of, 70, 98
Heat recovery equipment, 139
elements of, 4142
ICC. See International Code Council
in renovated buildings, 103
Heating, ventilating and air conditioning
general principles, 4041
Indoor air quality, 19, 121, 123
systems. See also Mechanical systems
irrigation, 44
Indoor design criteria
FTS. See Federal Technology Service
alternative components, 127128
lighting, 45
mechanical systems, 121123
automatic temperature and humidity
maintenance considerations, 40
Fuel oil systems, 166
controls, 155
plant materials, 4243
Information systems, 255
Fuel storage, 254255
baseline system, 125127
security issues, 239
Information technology systems
components, 134139
Functional objectives matrix, 301303
submission requirements, 309,
in courthouse facilities, 281
for courthouse facilities, 277281
313314, 322323, 333, 336, 342
Furniture
Innovative methods and materials,
energy calculations, 124125
sustainable design, 4042
for courthouse facilities, 272274
112113
energy management and
for outdoor spaces, 46
Landsliding, 351
conservation, 156
Insulation, underslab, 81
LCC. See Life Cycle Costing
in historic buildings, 167168
G
Integrated design process, 51
load calculations, 124
Lead-based paint, 1819
maintenance scheduling, 156
Integrated Workplace program, 7
Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Garages
mechanical space requirements,
Interior construction, 87, 106
Design, 17
door openings, 72
131133
Interior design
Lease Construction, 12
HVAC systems, 131
minimum control and monitoring
security issues, 240241, 261
security issues, 241
points, 156157
Lease Construction with Government
service space requirements, 131133
Option to Purchase, 12
General Services Administration
special area systems, 129131
Interior lighting systems, 189195
Leased buildings
testing and balancing, 158
Construction Excellence Program, 45
seismic requirements, 116
Interior windows, 248
Design Excellence Program, 45
Heating systems, primary, 141143.
LEED Certification, 17
Internal heat gain, 123
Office of the Chief Architect, 3
See also Mechanical systems
Project Managers, 3
International Building Code, 111
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