Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings [Hardcover]

Walter T. Grondzik (Author), Alison G. Kwok (Author), Benjamin Stein (Author), John S. Reynolds (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0470195657 | ISBN-13: 978-0470195659 | Publication Date: November 24, 2009 | Edition: 11

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.

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The foremost guide to the design of environmental control systems
Updated and expanded

For more than seven decades, Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings has been the preeminent teaching and practice reference for building environmental control systems. Now this classic text has been updated and expanded, and continues to help prepare generations of students for their careers in architecture, architectural engineering, and construction management, and to supply professionals with in-depth information to assist them with their decision making in practice.

With over 2,200 drawings and photographs—more than 200 of them new to this edition—the Eleventh Edition covers basic theory, preliminary building design guidelines, and detailed design procedures for buildings of all sizes, and also provides information on the latest technologies, emerging design trends, and updated codes.

New and notable:

• Increased attention placed on mitigating environmental impacts, in both off-site and on-site resources

• Case studies showing successful integration of design strategies

• Discussions of "why" and "how to," which help the reader better understand concepts and applications

• Discussions of computer-based design simulations, incorporating an appreciation of hand calculation skills

About the Author

Walter T. Grondzik, PE, LEED AP, is Professor of Architecture at Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana. Grondzik is a Fellow of ASHRAE, a Fellow of the American Solar Energy Society, and a past president of the Society of Building Science Educators and the Architectural Research Centers Consortium. He holds an MS in mechanical engineering (building environmental systems) and a bachelor of architectural engineering.

Alison G. Kwok, PhD, AIA, LEED AP, is Professor of Architecture at the University of Oregon, Eugene, teaches design studios, seminars in building performance, as well as courses in environmental technology. Kwok has served as a board member for the Arch-itectural Research Centers Consortium and is a past president of the Society of Building Science Educators, a member of several ASHRAE committees, and a member of the USGBC's Formal Education Committee.

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 Emeri-tus of Architecture at the University of Oregon, Eugene, and is a registered architect in private practice.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1792 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 11 edition (November 24, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470195657
• ISBN-13: 978-0470195659
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.2 x 2.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,220 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #25 in Books > Professional & Technical > Architecture

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5.0 out of 5 stars More then the title suggests, April 10, 2010

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This review is from: Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings (Hardcover)

I have been referencing past editions of this book for years. It's the bible to architects for understanding this subject matter. It covers more then the title suggests including overall design strategy for site and building, passive design for the building environment, acoustics, illumination and day-lighting, water conservations systems, vertical building transportation systems and design, fire protection and suppression design, along with the active mechanical and electrical systems design and equipment technology that the title suggests. It is one of the core reference books for the architect's library and others related to building construction. This new addition updates to the latest technology, and sustainable design practices. Another great book for passive design related to building arrangement and form is Sun, Wind & Light: Architectural Design Strategies, 2nd Edition

5.0 out of 5 stars A standard for what I expect from reference books, January 22, 2012

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As someone who is a cross between an architectural engineer and an architect, I wanted a book that I could reference to assist me in design considerations not necessarily covered in the courses I have taken in college, and I wanted it in one volume. This book is by far the best book I have purchased to assist me with aspects that apply to designing buildings with respect to the building systems. I only wish I could convince my current and past instructors to use this book because, as I describe it to my peers, it is "5 or more text books in one, for less than most text books." I am serious about that statement. I literally have at least 5 books on my shelf that are condensed into this one massive book, where the same information is represented in a logical manner, and concepts are better expanded in ways that are very easy to follow. I have been very impressed with the book, and it is my new standard for what I expect in a quality reference source.

5.0 out of 5 stars proffecional item, December 12, 2011

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This review is from: Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings (Hardcover)

Very helpful in professional activities. For example, the amount of waste generated in different buildings - in this book you can find almost everything about it and not look ridiculous yourself designing too small rooms for waste. It is very interesting the great summary of the various walls in terms of fire and acoustic ... and a little more other cool stuff.