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Even in the earliest stages of the design process, architects must be aware of the impact that environmental factors, building codes, and structural demands will have on a building. Newly revised and updated, the "rules of thumb" in this valuable reference make it possible to complete preliminary design work, without spending too much time investigating technical issues.

Table of Contents:
How to Use This Book. DESIGNING WITH BUILDING CODES. Designing with Building Codes. DESIGNING THE STRUCTURE. Selecting the Structural System. Configuring the Structural System. Sizing the Structural System. DESIGNING SPACES FOR MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SERVICES. Selecting Heating and Cooling Systems for Large Buildings. Configuring and Sizing Mechanical and Electrical Services for Large Buildings. Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Small Buildings. DESIGNING WITH DAYLIGHT. Design Criteria for Daylighting Systems. Configuring and Sizing Daylighting Systems. DESIGNING FOR EGRESS. Configuring the Egress System. Sizing the Egress System. Stairway and Ramp Design. DESIGNING WITH HEIGHT AND AREA LIMITATIONS. Height and Area Limitations. Height and Area Tables. Appendix A: Units of Conversion. Appendix B: Bibliography. Index.

About the Author :
EDWARD ALLEN, FAIA, is an architect, teacher, the author of several bestselling architecture books published by Wiley, and the designer of 55 constructed buildings. JOSEPH IANO, NCARB, is an architect, author, and president of Amphion Communications Ltd., a firm specializing in information technology development for the design and construction industry.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780471392354
  • Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Edition: Revised edition
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: Rules of Thumb for Preliminary Design
  • Width: 221 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0471392359
  • Publisher Date: 13 Aug 2001
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Height: 286 mm
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 1191 gr


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