Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings
13. Edition November 2019
1920 Pages, Hardcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
The definitive guide to the design of environmental control systems for buildings--now updated in its 13th Edition
Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings is the most widely used text on the design of environmental control systems for buildings--helping students of architecture, architectural engineering, and construction understand what they need to know about building systems and controlling a building's environment. With over 2,200 drawings and photographs, this 13th Edition covers basic theory, preliminary building design guidelines, and detailed design procedure for buildings of all sizes. It also provides information on the latest technologies, emerging design trends, and updated codes.
Presented in nine parts, Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings, Thirteenth Edition offers readers comprehensive coverage of: environmental resources; air quality; thermal, visual, and acoustic comfort; passive heating and cooling; water design and supply; daylighting and electric lighting; liquid and solid waste; and building noise control. This book also presents the latest information on fire protection, electrical systems; and elevator and escalator systems. This Thirteenth Edition features:
* Over 2,200 illustrations, with 200 new photographs and illustrations
* All-new coverage of high-performance building design
* Thoroughly revised references to codes and standards: ASHRAE, IES, USGBC (LEED), Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, and more
* Updated offering of best-in-class ancillary materials for students and instructors available via the book's companion website
* Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®) style study questions available in the instructor's manual and student guide
Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings, has been the industry standard reference that comprehensively covers all aspects of building systems for over 80 years. This Thirteenth Edition has evolved to reflect the ever-growing complexities of building design, and has maintained its relevance by allowing for the conversation to include "why" as well as "how to."
Acknowledgments
Part I The Building Design Context
Chapter 1 Design Process
Chapter 2 Environmental Resources
Chapter 3 Sites and Resources
Part II Design Fundamentals
Chapter 4 Thermal Comfort
Chapter 5 Indoor Air Quality
Chapter 6 Light, Vision, and Visual Comfort
Light
Vision
Light and Color
Visual Comfort
Chapter 7 Sound, Hearing, and Acoustical Comfort
Chapter 8 Solar Geometry and Shading Devices
Chapter 9 Heat Flow
Part III Passive Environmental Systems
Chapter 10 Daylighting
Chapter 11 Passive Heating
Chapter 12 Passive Cooling
Chapter 13 Integrating Passive Systems
Part IV: Active Environmental Systems
Chapter 14 Active Climate Control
HVAC Components
HVAC Systems
Chapter 15 Lamps, Luminaires, and Controls
Electric Lamps
Incandescent Lamps
Gaseous Discharge Lamps
Solid State Lighting
Other Electric Lamps
Luminaires
Lighting Fixture Properties
Lighting Control
Chapter 16 Electric Lighting Design
Context
Process
Chapter 17 Electric Lighting Applications
Residential Occupancies
Educational Facilities
Commercial Interiors
Industrial Lighting
Special Lighting Application Topics
Chapter 18 Water and Design
Chapter 19 Water Supply
Chapter 20 Liquid Waste
Chapter 21 Solid Waste
Part V Acoustics
Chapter 22 Sound In Enclosed Spaces
Absorption
Room Acoustics
Room Design
Sound Reinforcement Systems
Chapter 23 Building Noise Control
Noise Reduction
Absorption
Sound Isolation
Airborne Sound
Speech Privacy
Structure-Borne Noise
Mechanical System Noise Control
Outdoor Acoustic Considerations
Reference Material
Part VI Fire Protection
Chapter 24 Fire Protection
Fire Resistance, Egress, and Extinguishment
Fire Alarm Systems
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 Systems
Chapter 30 Signal Systems
Private Residential Systems
Multiple-Dwelling Systems
School Systems
Office Building Systems
Industrial Building Systems
Automation
Part IX Transportation
Chapter 31 Elevators
Passenger Elevators
Traction Elevator Equipment
Hydraulic Elevators
Other Elevator Drives
Passenger Interaction Issues
Elevator Car Control
Passenger Elevator Selection
Power and Energy
Other Design Considerations
Special Shaft Arrangements
Special Elevator Designs
Freight Elevators
Chapter 32 Escalators and Other Mechanized Circulation Systems
Escalators
Moving Walks and Ramps
Special Passenger Conveyance Systems
Materials Handling
Part X Appendices
Appendix A Metrication, SI Units, and Conversions
Appendix B Climatic Conditions for the United 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 Ventilation and Infiltration
Appendix G Heating and Cooling Design Guidelines and Information
Appendix H Standards/Guidelines for Energy- and Resource-Efficient Building Design
Appendix I Solar Radiation and Thermal Storage
Appendix J Economic Analysis
Appendix K Sound Transmission Data
Appendix L Building Energy Modeling Tools and Resources
Index
ALISON G. KWOK, PH.D., FAIA, LEED AP BD+C, is an architect and Professor of Architecture at the University of Oregon, Eugene, teaching design studios, seminars in building performance, and environmental technology. Kwok is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects and the American Solar Energy Society and a Certified Passive House Consultant. Her research includes identifying adaptive and mitigation strategies for climate change, thermal comfort, and building performance case studies.
