Being SUSTAINABLE: Building Systems Performance [Paperback]

Dennis Fukai (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 11, 2008

This book combines animations, interactive 3D models, short videos, 3D illustrations, and captioned text to give readers a visual tour of the building systems supporting the operation of a commercial building.

This includes the design, construction, and the operation of a variety of mechanical, electrical and plumbing installations with a focus on their integration and interaction, rather than the details of any one system.

The goal of this book is therefore to illustrate the complexity of how these individual building systems fit together in order to understand the difficulties of calculating and coordinating their design and construction.

The objective is to help readers visually understand the inherent challenges designers and constructors face in putting together any building as a single, fully integrated, and sustainable collection of building systems.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Gem! This book is packed with detailed information in a fun to read and 3D interactive format. Regardless of the reader's level of knowledge on this consequential subject, this book can serve as an introduction, review and reference. The ideas are presented clearly and completely. Professionals and lay persons alike can find use for the holistic concepts in the planning and construction of buildings of any scale, from single family homes to high rises. --Gretchen Ann Meili, Architect AIA, NCARB

I would recommend Being SUSTAINABLE especially as an effective visual reference for energy conserving and energy generating mechanical and electrical systems.

If the CD is anything like Building SIMPLE it will contain great animations and other SketchUp files to serve as a foundation for students in architecture and construction who are interested in understanding these systems visually. --Michael O'Brien, William E. Jamerson Professor of Building Construction, Virginia Tech

About the Author

Dennis Fukai is a licensed architect and construction manager with more than thirty years experience as a professional construction administrator, researcher, and university professor. He is a Fulbright Scholar and earned his PhD in architecture from the University of California, Berkeley. Dennis has been recognized internationally for his work in advanced construction modeling and graphic communications. This is his sixth book on construction and construction methods and the fourth in a series of graphic narratives about 3D construction modeling and residential and commercial building construction. All available on Amazon.

Product Details

• Paperback: 159 pages
• Publisher: Insitebuilders; 1st edition (March 11, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976274132
• ISBN-13: 978-0976274131
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #623,348 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dennis is a licensed architect and construction manager with more than thirty years experience as a professional construction administrator, researcher, and construction management professor. He is a Fulbright Scholar and earned his PhD in architecture from the University of California, Berkeley.

Dennis Fukai, Architect, PhD
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