The definitive guide to environmental control systems, updated with emerging technology and trends The Interactive Resource Center is an online learning environment where instructors and students can access the tools they need to make efficient use of their time, while reinforcing and assessing their understanding of key concepts for successful understanding of the course. An access card with redemption code for the online Interactive Resource Center is included with all new, print copies or can be purchased separately. (If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code ISBN: 978111899616-4). The online Interactive Resource Center contains resources tied to the book, such as: * Interactive Animations * Interactive Self-tests * Interactive Flashcards * Case Studies * Respondus Testbank (instructors only) * Instructor s Manual (over 200 pages) including additional resources (Instructors only) * Roadmap to the 12th Edition (Instructors only) * Student Guide to the Textbook Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings, Twelfth Edition is the industry standard reference that comprehensively covers all aspects of building systems. With over 2,200 drawings and photographs, the book discusses basic theory, preliminary building design guidelines, and detailed design procedure for buildings of all sizes. The updated twelfth edition includes over 300 new illustrations, plus information on the latest design trends, codes, and technologies, while the companion website offers new interactive features including animations, additional case studies, quizzes, and more. Environmental control systems are the components of a building that keep occupants comfortable and help make the building work. Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings covers both active controls, like air conditioners and heaters, as well as passive controls like daylighting and natural ventilation. Because these systems comprise the entire energy use and costs of a building's life, the book stresses the importance of sustainability considerations during the design process, by both architects and builders. Authored by two leading green design educators, MEEB provides the most current information on low-energy architecture, including topics like: * Context, comfort, and environmental resources * Indoor air quality and thermal control * Illumination, acoustics, and electricity * Fire protection, signal systems, and transportation Occupant comfort and building usability are the most critical factors in the success of a building design, and with environmental concerns mounting, it's becoming more and more important to approach projects from a sustainable perspective from the very beginning. As the definitive guide to environmental control systems for over 75 years, Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings is a complete resource for students and professionals alike.
(source: Nielsen Book Data) 9781118615904 20160617

• 1. Introduction to Mechanical and Electrical Systems: Energy, Sustainability, and Economics
• 2. HVAC Fundamentals
• 3. HVAC Delivery Systems
• 4. Cooling Production Equipment and Systems
• 5. Heating Production Equipment and Systems
• 6. Air-Handling Equipment and Systems
• 7. Piping Equipment and Systems
• 8. Plumbing Equipment and Systems
• 9. Fire Protection Equipment and Systems
• 10. Introduction to Electricity
• 11. Power Equipment and Systems
• 12. Communications, Life Safety, and Security Systems
• 13. Electrical Design and Wiring
• 14. Light and Lighting
• 15. Lighting Equipment and Systems
• 16. Calculations of Illumination
• 17. Lighting Design
• 18. Noise and Vibrations in Mechanical and Electrical Systems
• 19. Architectural Accommodation and Coordination of Mechanical and Electrical Systems Appendix A. Glossary of Terms, Acronyms, and Abbreviations Appendix B. Glossary of Technical Organizations Appendix C. Units and Conversion of Quantities.
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This extensively updated text and reference illuminates the modern realities of planning and constructing buildings with efficient, sustainable mechanical and electrical systems. Throughout, the authors place mechanical and electrical systems design in the overall context of the built environment. They extensively address engineers’ teamwork with architects, owners, and facility managers to provide high-quality, productive environments which reflect both environmental and cost concerns. Focusing on the “ what, ” “ why, ” and “ how” of ME systems, they incorporate new developments in all major disciplines, including electrical, lighting, telecom, plumbing and HVAC. New coverage in this edition includes: HVAC design using VRF and chilled beam technologies; energy reclaim systems; dedicated outside air systems; assessment of solar thermal system efficiency; new fuel cell technology; updates on the economics of cogeneration, and much more..
(source: Nielsen Book Data) 9780138015626 20160612

• Preface. Acknowledgments. PART I DESIGN CONTEXT.
• Chapter 1 Design Process.
• Chapter 2 Environmental Resources.
• Chapter 3 Sites and Resources.
• Chapter 4 Comfort and Design Strategies.
• Chapter 5 Indoor Air Quality. PART II THERMAL CONTROL.
• Chapter 6 Solar Geometry and Shading Devices.
• Chapter 7 Heat Flow.
• Chapter 8 Designing For Heating and Cooling.
• Chapter 9 HVAC for Smaller Buildings.
• Chapter 10 Large Building HVAC Systems. PART III ILLUMINATION.
• Chapter 11 Lighting Fundamentals.
• Chapter 12 Light Sources.
• Chapter 13 Lighting Design Process.
• Chapter 14 Daylighting Design.
• Chapter 15 Electric Lighting Design.
• Chapter 16 Electric Lighting Applications. PART IV ACOUSTICS.
• Chapter 17 Fundamentals of Architectural Acoustics.
• Chapter 18 Sound in Enclosed Spaces.
• Chapter 19 Building Noise Control. PART V WATER AND WASTE.
• Chapter 20 Water and Basic Design.
• Chapter 21 Water Supply.
• Chapter 22 Liquid Waste.
• Chapter 23 Solid Waste. PART VI FIRE PROTECTION.
• Chapter 24 Fire Protection. PART VII ELECTRICITY.
• Chapter 25 Principles of Electricity.
• Chapter 26 Electrical Systems and Materials. Service and Utilization.
• Chapter 27 Electrical Systems and Materials. Wiring and Raceways.
• Chapter 28 Electric Wiring Design.
• Chapter 29 Photovoltaic Systems. PART VIII SIGNAL SYSTEMS.
• Chapter 30 Signal Systems. PART IX TRANSPORTATION.
• Chapter 31 Vertical Transportation: Passenger Elevators.
• Chapter 32 Vertical Transportation. Special Topics.
• Chapter 33 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.
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For more than half a century, this book has been a fixture in architecture and construction firms the world over. Twice awarded the AIA's Citation for Excellence in International Architecture Book Publishing, Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings is recognized for its comprehensiveness, clarity of presentation, and timely coverage of new design trends and technologies. Addressing mechanical and electrical systems for buildings of all sizes, it provides design guidelines and detailed design procedures for each topic covered. Thoroughly updated to cover the latest technologies, new and emerging design trends, and relevant codes, this latest edition features more than 2,200 illustrations--200 new to this edition--and a companion Website with additional resources.
(source: Nielsen Book Data) 9780470195659 20160603

• Chapter 1 â Introduction to Mechanical and Electrical Systems: Energy, Sustainability and Economics
• Chapter 2 â HVAC Fundamentals
• Chapter 3 â HVAC Delivery Systems
• Chapter 4 â Cooling Production Equipment and Systems
• Chapter 5 â Heating Production Equipment and Systems
• Chapter 6 â Air-Handling Equipment and Systems
• Chapter 7 â Piping Equipment and Systems
• Chapter 8 â Plumbing Equipment and Systems
• Chapter 9 â Fire Protection Equipment and Systems
• Chapter 10 â Introduction to Electricity
• Chapter 11 â Power Equipment and Systems
• Chapter 12 â Communications, Life Safety, and Security Systems
• Chapter 13 â Electrical Design and Wiring
• Chapter 14 â Light and Lighting
• Chapter 15 â Lighting Equipment and Systems
• Chapter 16 â Calculations of Illumination
• Chapter 17 â Lighting Design --
• Chapter 18 â Noise and Vibrations in Mechanical and Electrical Systems
• Chapter 19 â Architectural Accommodation and Coordination of Mechanical and Electrical Systems
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This book is intended both as a textbook and as a reference book for students and professionals interested in building mechanical and electrical systems. With a complete and practical introduction to the design of mechanical and electrical systems in buildings, the text successfully bridges the gap between architecture, civil engineering technology, and construction management.
(source: Nielsen Book Data) 9780135130131 20160605