The book provides comprehensive, easy-to-understand introductory coverage of mechanical and electrical systems
in buildings. Elementary engineering concepts and step-by-step design principles are introduced in a straightforward
manner and supported by over 320 illustrations and 500 photographs. It includes new chapters on emerging sustainability
(green) technologies and building science. It presents material that can provide the future architect, architectural
engineer, and architectural engineering technician with a basic working-level knowledge of principles and practices.
This book is written specifically for those interested in building heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC),
plumbing and piping (water supply and sanitary drainage), storm drainage, illumination, electrical power distribution,
building telecommunications, acoustics and acoustical control, vertical/horizontal transportation and conveying,
fire protection and suppression, and building renewable energy and energy conservation systems.
Table of Contents
1 Thermal, Environmental and Comfort Concepts 2 Fundamentals of Heat Transfer 3 Concepts in Building Science 4 Heating Load Computations for Buildings 5 Cooling Load Computations for Buildings 6 HVAC Equipment 7 HVAC Distribution Systems 8 HVAC Air Systems 9 HVAC Water (Hydronic) Systems 10 HVAC Electric Resistance Heating System Design 11 Solar Thermal Systems in Buildings 12 Plumbing Fundamentals 13 Building Water Supply Systems 14 Sanitary Drainage Systems 15 Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems 16 Building Storm Water Drainage Systems 17 Electrical Theory 18 Building Electrical Materials and Equipment 19 Building Electrical Systems Principles 20 Light and Architectural Lighting Systems 21 Life Safety Systems in Buildings 22 Building Telecommunication Systems 23 Acoustical Control Systems in Buildings 24 Building Conveying Systems 25 Sustainable Systems
