Synopses & Reviews
No design studio should be without this reference. Beautifully designed, logically organized, and clearly written. Designed for quick access to technical and building code information with readable charts, graphs, tables, and concise learning units. Information presented is useful for buildings of any size and occupancy, from the smallest residence to the largest complex. Page-edge index tabs and a comprehensive system of cross reference guides make for easy access. Illustrated with hundreds of line drawings. Employs both conventional and metric units throughout.
Table of Contents
DESIGNING WITH BUILDING CODES.
DESIGNING THE STRUCTURE.
Selecting the Structural System.
Configuring the Structural System.
Sizing the Structural System.
DESIGNING SPACES FOR MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SERVICES.
Selecting Heating and Cooling Systems for Large Buildings.
Configuring and Sizing Mechanical and Electrical Services for Large Buildings.
Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Small Buildings.
DESIGNING FOR EGRESS.
Configuring the Egress System.
Sizing the Egress System.
Stairway and Ramp Design.
Appendices.
References.
Index.