From splendidly opulent to necessarily Spartan, the residential bathroom exists in a bewildering variety of styles and forms and may be appointed with a seemingly infinite array of fixtures and surface coverings to suit the needs, tastes, and budgets of a broad spectrum of clients. All bathrooms depend on the same basic mechanical systems, fulfill the same functions, and are subject to similar—but not always identical—code requirements. The successful bathroom designer understands bathroom systems, functions, and codes; has detailed knowledge of a broad range of fixture and material types; comprehends bathroom planning principles; and produces professional working drawings that communicate successfully with client and contractor alike. 
For many years the National Kitchen &amp; Bath Association has conducted a prestigious education program for bathroom designers. The Essential Bathroom Design Guide, based on the NKBA's own six-volume manual, is an invaluable sourcebook and technical guide on bathroom planning and design. It offers an established set of bathroom planning guidelines—accepted as the norm in the industry—and provides authoritative presentations on every bathroom mechanical system, design issue, and planning principle, as well as fixtures, materials, and other equipment. Hundreds of design details, descriptive technical photos, and useful checklists help you make the most of all the information provided. Reliable data, proven techniques, and helpful tips prepare you to tackle every aspect of bathroom design, including <ul>
<li>Mechanical systems: plumbing, heating and cooling, ventilation, electrical, and lighting</li> <li>Floor and wall coverings, counter tops, and other materials</li> <li>Fixture specification</li> <li>Drawing and presentation standards for the bathroom professional</li> <li>Cost estimating</li> <li>Space planning</li> <li>Bathroom-related building codes</li> <li>And more</li> </ul>
The Essential Bathroom Design Guide is an indispensable tool and an important addition to the professional libraries of architects, interior designers, and anyone interested in pursuing the finest in bathroom design. From the organization whose name is synonymous with the highest standards in bath and kitchen design —the bathroom design guide no professional should be without!

The Essential Bathroom Design Guide

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association)

Crafts & Hobbies

wiley

"Before picking products, consult the NKBA Kitchen and Bathroom Planning Guidelines for tips on designing a functional layout." —Consumer Reports NKBA Kitchen &amp; Bathroom Planning Guidelines with Access Standards is a collection of illustrations and planning suggestions to aid professionals in the safe and effective planning of kitchens and bathrooms. The guidelines were developed by the NKBA to reflect the current industry environment, future trends, consumer lifestyles, new research, new building codes, and current industry practices. Featuring 31 Guidelines for kitchens and 27 Guidelines for bathrooms, the book is meticulously illustrated in full color with plans, sections, and perspective views to show planning recommendations and code references and requirements, as well as Access Standards that consider the needs of a range of users. Additional features include: <ul>
<li>Newly revised planning guidelines for kitchens and bathrooms that reflect the 2012 International Residential Code® (IRC®) and the ICC A117.1-2009 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities Standards</li> <li>Metric conversion of measurements</li> <li>Handy spiral-bound format permits easy, quick reference in the field</li> </ul>

NKBA Kitchen and Bathroom Planning Guidelines with Access Standards

Arts & Photography

Architecture

The leading resource for student and professional bath designers―completely revised and updated Bath Planning is the most authoritative resource available on the subject, containing everything a professional needs to know to design a safe, functional, effective, and attractive bath. Based on the National Kitchen and Bath Association's Kitchen and Bathroom Planning Guidelines and the related Access Standards, this book presents the best practices developed by the Association's committee of professionals through extensive research. This Second Edition has been completely revised and redesigned throughout, with new full-color photographs and illustrations and a special emphasis on client needs, research, and references to industry information. Features include: <ul>
<li>New and expanded information on universal design and sustainable design</li> <li>The 2012 edition of the NKBA Planning Guidelines with Access Standards and up-to-date applications of the 2012 International Residential Code</li> <li>New information about storage, cabinet construction, and specifying cabinets</li> <li>Metric measurement equivalents included throughout</li> <li>A companion website with forms and teaching resources for instructors</li> </ul>

Bath Planning: Guidelines, Codes, Standards

The leading resource for student and professional kitchen designers―completely revised and updated Kitchen Planning is an essential reference for any designer working in the kitchen field, containing everything a professional needs to know to design kitchens that are convenient, functional, and efficient, and that meet the needs of today's lifestyles. Based on the National Kitchen and Bath Association's Kitchen and Bathroom Planning Guidelines and the related Access Standards, this book presents the best practices developed by the Association's committee of professionals through extensive research. This Second Edition has been completely revised and redesigned throughout, with new full-color photographs and illustrations and a special emphasis on client needs, research, and references to industry information. Features include: <ul>
<li>New and expanded information on universal design and sustainable design</li> <li>The 2012 edition of the NKBA Planning Guidelines with Access Standards and up-to-date applications of the 2012 International Residential Code®</li> <li>New information about storage, cabinet construction, and specifying cabinets</li> <li>Metric measurement equivalents included throughout</li> <li>A companion website with forms and teaching resources for instructors</li> </ul>

Kitchen Planning: Guidelines, Codes, Standards

The leading resource for student and professional kitchen designers--completely revised and updated Kitchen Planning is an essential reference for any designer working in the kitchen field, containing everything a professional needs to know to design kitchens that are convenient, functional, and efficient, and that meet the needs of today's lifestyles. Based on the National Kitchen and Bath Association's Kitchen and Bathroom Planning Guidelines and the related Access Standards, this book presents the best practices developed by the Association's committee of professionals through extensive research. This Second Edition has been completely revised and redesigned throughout, with new full-color photographs and illustrations and a special emphasis on client needs, research, and references to industry information. Features include: <ul> <li>New and expanded information on universal design and sustainable design</li> <li>The 2012 edition of the NKBA Planning Guidelines with Access Standards and up-to-date applications of the 2012 International Residential Code®</li> <li>New information about storage, cabinet construction, and specifying cabinets</li> <li>Metric measurement equivalents included throughout</li> <li>A companion website with forms and teaching resources for instructors</li> </ul>

This revised edition of Residential Construction and Kitchen &amp; Bath Systems combines the thorough guides to typical North American building systems for homes for the kitchen and bath industry into one comprehensive, expanded volume, completely updated and revised throughout. Learning to "read a house" is an essential skill for anyone in the kitchen and bath field. This book provides clear, concise explanations of the home's structural systems and components, including the inner workings of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

Kitchen & Bath Residential Construction and Systems

Kitchen &amp; Bath Business Project Management, Second Edition is a comprehensive guide to professional practice for the kitchen and bath professional. This one-stop reference is based on the real-world experiences of kitchen and bath experts to ensure success in business and professional life. Kitchen &amp; Bath Business Project Management, Second Edition is illustrated in full color throughout with improved graphic design so that visual learners can easily absorb both technical and professional practice information. This book also includes access to a companion website with easily customizable forms for increased efficiency, and an Instructor's Manual.

Kitchen and Bath Business and Project Management, with Website

The industry standard illustrated guide from the National Kitchen and Bath Association Co-published by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), Kitchen and Bath Lighting is the go-to resource for designing, planning, and installing light in residential kitchen and bath projects. Full color illustrations throughout the book make Kitchen and Bath Lighting a visually absorbing experience. This beautiful volume begins with the basics of light, color, and vision, progressing from there through every stage of the residential lighting design process. With special attention to sustainability and lighting for older eyes, this book contains the information you need to know about the latest trends impacting the lighting industry. Because the NKBA established the standard kitchen and bath guidelines for both new construction and remodels, Kitchen and Bath Lighting is aligned with the practices that are in high demand. This book is also an excellent choice for anyone hoping to obtain credentials as a Certified Kitchen Designer or Certified Bath Designer. <ul>
<li>Comprehensive coverage of the kitchen and bath lighting process, from the fundamentals of color to design documentation to construction</li> <li>Illustrated guidelines for using lighting tools like sources, luminaries, and controls in design development</li> <li>Glossary and end-of-chapter exercises for quickly learning and referencing key terminology and lighting techniques</li> <li>Companion website offering resources for instructors</li> </ul>
This new addition to the NKBA's Professional Resource Library is an essential reference for kitchen and bath designers, lighting designers, and interior designers, as well as contractors, retrofitters, specifiers, and anyone else involved in lighting kitchens and bathrooms. Kitchen and Bath Lighting will give you the visual understanding of lighting that can lead directly to client satisfaction.

Kitchen and Bath Lighting: Concept, Design, Light (NKBA Professional Resource Library)

Science & Math

Mackay, Tammy

Blitzer, Dan

Physics

The leading text on design communication, updated and expanded Kitchen and Bath Design Presentation is the National Kitchen and Bath Association's complete guide to preparing clear and accurate project documents and plans. This updated second edition has been expanded to include more information on hand drafting, specifications, and project presentation, with additional CAD coverage featuring software programs approved for the NKBA certification exams. This full-color guide includes detailed information on the NKBA graphics and presentation standards, plus extensive reference appendices including sample documents, cabinet nomenclature, and metric conversions. Each chapter includes a summary and review questions, and samples of NKBA drawings throughout provide ample illustration of the techniques discussed. Design presentation is the key communication between designer and client, contractor, and supplier. Accuracy and precision are essential, and mistakes can be costly in terms of both time and money. The National Kitchen and Bath Association established the standard guidelines for safe and effective kitchen planning, and Kitchen and Bath Design Presentation provides a thorough breakdown of the NKBA standards in design communication. <ul>
<li>Learn the secrets to accurate measurement with tips from the pros</li> <li>Master the art of hand drafting, and review the fundamentals of CAD</li> <li>Understand drafting conventions, dimensioning, and construction planning</li> <li>Study the NKBA's graphics and presentation standards, including specs, titling, copyright, and more</li> </ul>
Comprehensive coverage and clear instruction make this book ideal for CKD and CBD exam prep, and easy navigation and strong visual design make it a useful reference for professionals needing to communicate their vision. Designers must be skilled at translating idea to reality, and Kitchen and Bath Design Presentation is the industry standard guide to doing it right.

Kitchen & Bath Design Presentation: Drawing, Plans, Digital Rendering (NKBA Professional Resource Library)

Krohn, Margaret

The leading industry association's handbook for going green in the kitchen and bath Kitchen &amp; Bath Sustainable Design is the National Kitchen and Bath Association's complete guide to "greening" these important rooms. The first book to focus exclusively on kitchen and bath sustainability, this full color guide covers every consideration for both remodels and new construction, making it a handy reference for any kitchen and bath professional. Case studies of award-winning projects demonstrate how space, budget, and sustainability can come together to create beautiful, functional, efficient rooms, and illustrations throughout provide visual examples of the techniques discussed. The book includes information on greening one's practice for the client's benefit, plus an appendix of additional resources and instructional materials for classroom use. Outside of general heating and cooling, kitchen appliances use the bulk of a household's energy. Kitchens and baths together use an average of 300 gallons of water per day for a family of four, and both rooms are high-use areas that require good air quality. Kitchen &amp; Bath Sustainable Design provides a handbook to designing these rooms for sustainability, without sacrificing comfort or livability. With comprehensive guidance on approaching these rooms sustainably, readers will: <ul>
<li>Communicate better with builders, clients, and potential clients</li> <li>Understand technical considerations, and the criteria that make a design "green"</li> <li>Conduct a full design analysis, including life cycle costing and efficiency</li> <li>Learn the ratings systems and standards in play in the green kitchen and bath</li> </ul>
The biggest elements of sustainable interior design―energy efficiency, water use, and materials selection―are all major players in the kitchen and bath. Clients are increasingly demanding attention to sustainability issues, and designers must be up to date on the latest guidelines, best practices, and technology. Kitchen &amp; Bath Sustainable Design is the complete technical and practical guide to green design for the kitchen and bath professional.

Kitchen & Bath Sustainable Design: Conservation, Materials, Practices (NKBA Professional Resource Library)

Davis, Amanda

Fisher, Robin

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The Essential Bathroom Design Guide

NKBA Kitchen and Bathroom Planning Guidelines with Access Standards

Bath Planning: Guidelines, Codes, Standards

Kitchen Planning: Guidelines, Codes, Standards

Kitchen Planning: Guidelines, Codes, Standards

Kitchen & Bath Residential Construction and Systems

Kitchen and Bath Business and Project Management, with Website

Kitchen and Bath Lighting: Concept, Design, Light (NKBA Professional Resource Library)

Kitchen & Bath Design Presentation: Drawing, Plans, Digital Rendering (NKBA Professional Resource Library)

Kitchen & Bath Sustainable Design: Conservation, Materials, Practices (NKBA Professional Resource Library)