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For courses in Lighting Design, Architectural Design, Interior Design, Electrical and Mechanical Systems Design, or Environmental Control Systems in departments of architecture and construction. Using a concise and logical format that explains fundamentals in very simple terms--yet extensively--this text helps students develop a working knowledge of the design decisions, equipment options, and operations of different building sub-systems. Readers will learn to design, size, and detail the different sub-systems installations, select fixtures and components, and integrate all the building sub-systems with site, building, foundations, structure, materials, and finishes.Product Identifiers
PublisherPearson Education
ISBN-100130972355
ISBN-139780130972354
eBay Product ID (ePID)30275142
Product Key Features
Number of Pages432 Pages
Publication NameDesign of Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Buildings
LanguageEnglish
SubjectConstruction / General, Design & Construction, Environmental / General, Construction / Electrical
Publication Year2003
TypeTextbook
AuthorIfte Choudhury, J. Trost
Subject AreaTechnology & Engineering, House & Home
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight35.7 Oz
Item Length10.8 in
Item Width8.3 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN2003-059664
Dewey Edition22
Target AudienceCollege Audience
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal696
Lc Classification NumberTh6031.C49 2004
Table of ContentI. LIGHTING. 1. Light and Perception. 2. Lighting Metrics. 3. Lamps. 4. Lighting Design. 5. Sunlight and Daylight. 6. Design Examples. 7. Lighting Numbers. II. ELECTRICAL. 8. Electrical Basics. 9. Generation and Distribution. 10. Residential Electrical Design. 11. Commercial Electrical Design. 12. Example Office Building. 13. Energy Profiles. III. HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING. 14. Terms, Comforts, and Psychrometrics. 15. Heat Loss and Gain. 16. Heating and Cooling Equipment. 17. Building Air Conditioning. 18. Air Distribution. 19. Annual Costs. 20. Efficient Designs. 21. Demand, Solar Heating, and First Estimates. IV. WATER AND PLUMBING. 22. Water Supply and Wastewater. 23. Site and Roof Water Drainage. 24. Building Plumbing. 25. Plumbing Examples. 26. Water Supply for Fire Protection and HVAC. Index.