Table of Contents

Part I - Introduction to House Construction

1. Functions of buildings
2. Preparing to build
3. The building process

Part II - Building Substructure

4. Foundations
5. Walls below ground
6. Ground floors

Part III - Building Superstructure

7. External walls
8. Upper floors and stairs
9. Internal division of space: walls and partitions
10. Roof: structures and coverings
11. Windows, doors and ventilation
12. Internal finishes
13. Overview of alternative sustainable construction methods