Water in Buildings: An Architect's Guide to Moisture and Mold

Water in Buildings: An Architect's Guide to Moisture and Mold is a detailed and highly useful reference that offers the most up-to-date information on rainwater management, below-grade water management, foundations, wall and roof construction, mechanical systems, moisture, and much more! The guide also places a special emphasis on water's role in creating mold, and is a great resource for architects and other design professionals.

The book will provide users with the information they need to create dry, healthy environments, without jeopardizing a project with poor liability management. This practical guide illuminates an essential understanding of the "whys" of moisture problems, including valuable information on how water behaves and how its performance can be anticipated and managed in building design. 288 pp.

• Preface
• Introduction
• Building Science
• Water
• Water and Building Materials
• Roofs and Facades
• Soils and Foundations
• Walls
• Attics
• Mechanical Systems
• Rot and Mold
• Appendix A: ASHRAE Coefficients
• Appendix B: Unit Conversions
• References
• Index