
Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings
Twice winner of the AIA Citation for Excellence in International Architecture Book Publishing the Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings, 11th Edition is the next book you need to add to your library. It has been a staple in the architectural community for years and is a comprehensive guide to the latest technologies, newest trends, and meaningful codes. Updated with over 2,200 illustration which include 200 brand new to the 11th edition, this is a must-have manual you won’t want to miss out on.
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
Part I Design Context
- Design Process
- Environmental Resources
- Site and Resources
- Comfort and Design Strategies
- Indoor Air Quality
Part II Thermal Control
- Solar Geometry and Shading Devices
- Heat Flow
- Designing for Heating and Cooling
- HVAC for Smaller Buildings
- Large Building HVAC Systems
Part III Illumination
- Lighting Fundamentals
- Light Sources
- Lighting Design Process
- Daylighting Design
- Electrical Lighting Design
- Electric Lighting Applications
Part IV Acoustics
- Fundamentals of Architectural Acoustics
- Sound in Enclosed Spaces
- Building Noise Control
Part V Water and Waste
- Water and Basic Design
- Water Supply
- Liquid Waste
- Solid Waste
Part VI Fire Protection
- Fire Protection
Part VII Electricity
- Principles of Electricity
- Electrical Systems and Materials, Service and Utilization
- Electrical Systems and Materials, Wiring and Raceways
- Electric Wiring Design
- Photovoltaic Systems
Part VIII Signal Systems
- Signal Systems
Part IX Transportation
- Vertical Transportation: Passengers Elevators
- Vertical Transportation, Special Topics
- Moving Stairways and Walks
Part X Appendices
Appendix A Metrication, SI Units, and Conversions
Appendix B Climatic Conditions for the United States, Canada, and Mexico
Appendix C Solar and Daylighting Design Data
Appendix D Solar Geometry
Appendix E Thermal Properties of Materials and Assemblies
Appendix F Heating and Cooling Design Guidelines and Information
Appendix G Standards/Guidelines for Energy – and Resource-Efficient Building Design
Appendix H Annual Solar Performance
Appendix I Economic Analysis
Appendix J Lamp Data
Appendix K Sound Transmission Data for Walls
Appendix L Sound Transmission and Impact Insulation Data for Floor/Ceiling Constructions
Appendix M Design Analysis Software
Index