# PPD Resources

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Below are some resources that can be used to supplement your materials from Black Spectacles.

**Environmental Conditions & Context**

_Architectural Graphic Standards - 12th Edition_  
Climate Zones page 86  
Overhangs page 93  
Skylight design page 94

_Architect’s Studio Companion 2017_  
Passive Heating & Cooling Systems page 221

_Site Planning & Design Handbook_  
Chapter 2: Sustainability and the Green Site  
Chapter 3: Site Data and Analysis  
Chapter 5: Design for Communities  
Chapter 7: Site Grading  
Chapter 8 Infrastructure

**Codes & Regulations**

_Architect’s Studio Companion 2017_  
Designing with Building Codes page 3

_ADAAG Manual_  
pages 1-144

_2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design_

_Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2018 Building Code 6th ed._  
Building Codes page 1  
Navigating the Code page 9  
Means of Egress page 197  
Accessibility page 259

**Building Systems, Materials, & Assemblies**

_Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2018 Building Code 6th ed._  
Interior Finishes page 161  
Exterior Walls page 303  
Roof Assemblies page 321  
Building Materials and Systems 389

_Architectural Graphic Standards - 12 Edition_  
Ceiling/Floor Assembilies page 214

_Architect’s Studio Companion 2017_  
Section 2 Designing the Structure  
Section 4 Design Spaces for Mech/Elect. Services

**Project Integration of Program & Systems**

_Architectural Graphic Standards - 12 Edition_  
Truss Types page 77  
HVAC Design Criteria page 168  
Boiler Room Location page 186  
Electrical and Telcom Locations page 199  
Plumbing Walls page 201

Heating, Cooling, Lighting: Norbert Lechner  
Integrated Design page 17  
Checklist for Designing Integrated Sustainable Buildings page 599

**Project Costs & Budgeting**

_Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice_  
Chapter 10 Design Project Management page 584  
Life Cycle Assessment page 805

_Project Resource Manual (CSI)_  
2.5 Budget