Building Engineering and Systems Design
Building Engineering and Systems Design is based upon a firm conviction of the authors that the purpose of, and the need for the book, as described in the Preface to the First Edition, are as critical today as they were when the first edition was prepared. In fact, now, there is a greater need for applications of systems design to buildings. This need occurs because of rising construction costs, greater demand for more and improved building services, and better quality control of construction. In brief, this book explains what needs to be designed, and the issues to be addressed in the design process.
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Building Engineering and Systems Design Content
- New Directions in Building Design
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- Basic Building Elements and Their Representation
- Systems Design Method
- Application of Systems Design to Buildings
- Contract Documents and Construction Methods
- Life Safety Concerns
- Building Sites and Foundations
- Structural Systems
- Plumbing
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
- Lighting
- Sound and Vibration Control
- Electrical Systems
- Vertical Circulation
- Systems for Enclosing Buildings
- Systems for Interior Construction
- Building Systems
- Index
Revisions of the first edition have aimed at refining the text and developing new topics which have emerged during the past decade. Increased attention given to the involvement of architects in systems design, and to the inclusion of architectural goals and objectives in the value systems for optimized design. Traditionally, architects have been the only members of the building team whose formal training has included some work in all the major areas of building design. College courses in structures, plumbing, lighting, electrical power, mechanical systems, and building services in general, have, in the past, included in most architectural education curricula. What is new is the tendency for architects to work directly and interactively with engineers, contractors, and other specialists during design development. This is facilitated by the use of shared computer-stored data and interactive computer-aided design processes.
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