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.”
Table of Contents:
Perface xvii
Acknowledgments xxi
Part I The Building Design Context 1
Chapter 1 Design Process 3
Chapter 2 Environmental Resources 37
Chapter 3 Sites and Resources 67
Part II Design Fundamentals 113
Chapter 4 Thermal Comfort 115
Chapter 5 Indoor Air Quality 137
Chapter 6 Light, Vision, and Visual Comfort 177
Light 177
Vision 190
Light and Color 209
Visual Comfort 221
Chapter 7 Sound, Hearing, and Acoustical Comfort 223
Chapter 8 Solar Geometry and Shading Devices 251
Chapter 9 Heat Flow 277
Part III Passive Environmental Systems 325
Chapter 10 Daylighting 327
Chapter 11 Passive Heating 383
Chapter 12 Passive Cooling 441
Chapter 13 Integrating Passive Systems 501
Part IV Active Environmental Systems 529
Chapter 14 Active Climate Control 531
HVAC Components 547
HVAC Systems 605
Chapter 15 Lamps, Luminaires, and Controls 699
Electric Lamps 699
Incandescent Lamps 700
Gaseous Discharge Lamps 709
Fluorescent Lamps 711
Solid State Lighting 726
Other Electric Lamps 729
Luminaires 731
Lighting Fixture Properties 744
Lighting Control 747
Chapter 16 Electric Lighting Design 759
Context 759
Process 761
Chapter 17 Electric Lighting Applications 813
Residential Occupancies 813
Educational Facilities 819
Commercial Interiors 827
Special Lighting Application Topics 835
Chapter 18 Water and Design 855
Chapter 19 Water Supply 897
Chapter 20 Liquid Waste 987
Chapter 21 Solid Waste 1059
Part V Acoustics 1073
Chapter 22 Sound in Enclosed Spaces 1075
Absorption 1076
Room Acoustics 1082
Room Design 1090
Sound Reinforcement Systems 1101
Chapter 23 Building Noise Control 1111
Noise Reduction 1111
Absorption 1111
Sound Isolation 1118
Airborne Sound 1121
Speech Privacy 1139
Structure-Borne Noise 1155
Mechanical System Noise Control 1157
STC and IIC Recommendations and Criteria 1167
Outdoor Acoustic Considerations 1170
Reference Material 1172
Part VI Fire Protection 1177
Chapter 24 Fire Protection 1179
Fire Resistance, Egress, and Extinguishment 1179
Fire Alarm Systems 1225
Part VII Electricity 1257
Chapter 25 Principles of Electricity 1259
Chapter 26 Electrical Systems and Materials: Service and Utilization 1279
Chapter 27 Electrical Systems and Materials: Wiring and Raceways 1339
Chapter 28 Electric Wiring Design 1375
Chapter 29 Photovoltaic Systems 1423
Part VIII Signal Systems 1449
Chapter 30 Signal Systems 1451
Private Residential Systems 1454
Multiple-Dwelling Systems 1459
School Systems 1462
Office Building Systems 1467
Industrial Building Systems 1471
Automation 1474
Part IX Transportation 1485
Chapter 31 Elevators 1487
Passenger Elevators 1487
Traction Elevator Equipment 1488
Hydraulic Elevators 1493
Other Elevator Drives 1495
Passenger Interaction Issues 1498
Passenger Elevator Selection 1518
Physical Properties and Spatial Requirements of Elevators 1532
Power and Energy 1538
Other Design Considerations 1541
Special Shaft Arrangements 1545
Special Elevator Designs 1547
Freight Elevators 1548
Chapter 32 Escalators and Other Mechanized Circulation Systems 1563
Escalators 1563
Moving Walks and Ramps 1580
Special Passenger Conveyance Systems 1584
Materials Handling 1587
Part X Appendices 1595
Appendix A Metrication, SI Units, and Conversions 1597
Appendix B Climatic Conditions for the United States, Canada, and Mexico 1603
Appendix C Solar and Daylighting Design Data 1629
Appendix D Solar Geometry 1675
Appendix E Thermal Properties of Materials and Assemblies 1689
Appendix F Ventilation and Infiltration 1735
Appendix G Heating and Cooling Design Guidelines and Information 1743
Appendix H Standards/Guidelines for Energy and Resource-Efficient Building Design 1759
Appendix I Solar Radiation and Thermal Storage 1765
Appendix J Economic Analysis 1821
Appendix K Sound Transmission Data 1827
Appendix L Building Energy Modeling Tools and Resources 1847
Index 1857
