Two-time winner of the AIA's Citation for Excellence in International Architecture Book Publishing

The updated edition of the definitive guide to the design of environmental control systems

Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings has been a fixture in architecture and construction firms all over the world for more than half a century. It has launched the careers of generations of students and served as a reliable reference for seasoned professionals.

Continuing its proud heritage, this Tenth Edition provides thorough coverage of the latest in the theory and practice of environmental control system design. This bestselling book encompasses mechanical and electrical systems for buildings of all sizes, featuring design guidelines and detailed design procedures for every topic covered and supported by more than 2,200 illustrations—over 225 new to this edition! It also includes information on acoustics, current technologies, new and emerging design trends, and updated codes and standards—and its superb illustrations, tables, and high-quality photographs provide a quick reference for both students and busy professionals.

Continuing its proud heritage, this Tenth Editionprovides thorough coverage of the latest in the theory and practice of environmental control system design. This bestselling book encompasses mechanical and electrical systems for buildings of all sizes, featuring design guidelines and detailed design procedures for every topic covered and supported by more than 2,200 illustrations—over 225 new to this edition!

The Tenth Edition edition of the preeminent teaching and practice reference for building environmental control systems, Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings is redesigned and reorganized to improve the flow and comprehension of the book and consistency of the graphics, facilitating its use as a quick reference for professionals. The addition of a companion Web site brings more supportive resources to each chapter.

BENJAMIN STEIN is a consulting engineer with more than fifty years of experience in all phases of environmental control system design. He currently resides in Jerusalem, Israel.

JOHN S. REYNOLDS, AIA, is Professor Emeritus of Architecture at the University of Oregon, Eugene, and a registered architect in private practice.

WALTER T. GRONDZIK, PE, is Professor in the School of Architecture at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida.

ALISON G. KWOK, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture at the University of Oregon, Eugene.

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. Larger 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 EQUIPMENT.

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 Unites 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 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.