Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings, 9th Edition

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The definitive guide to the design of environmental control systems.

For more than half a century, this book has been a fixture in architecture and construction firms the world over. It has also been the primary means by which generations of students have acquired the basic knowledge and skills needed to design environmental control systems. 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.

Faithful to its proud heritage, this Ninth Edition provides students and professionals with the most complete coverage of the theory and practice of environmental control system design currently available. Encompassing mechanical and electrical systems for buildings of all sizes, it provides design guidelines and detailed design procedures for each topic covered. It also includes information on the latest technologies, new and emerging design trends, and relevant codes and zoning restrictions-and its more than 1,500 superb illustrations, tables, and high-quality photographs provide a quick reference for both students and busy professionals.

Emphasizing sustainability in architecture throughout, this new edition includes expanded coverage of energy conservation and renewable on-site energy resources. It also features a new chapter on interior air quality, expanded coverage of building acoustics, and many new and updated tables and illustrations.

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Must Have.......2007-09-14

used as a textbook, but even if not would make an excellent companion to any elec mech class.

MEEB Bow Down.......2005-09-14

If you want to know more than most Architects and Engineers about how to design the guts of buildings this is the book to use. It's a fat guy though! Sometimes the text seems to weigh you down. Most architectural students consider it a sloug! But, once they graduate, they use it throughout their careers as design professionals. If you want to know how to develop a regional climatic response strategy for your building or development, calculate passive ventillation rates or heat gains and losses on unique configurations of wood, siding and insulation; size gutters or a rain water catchment system or plan for an elevator, this is the book for you.

review of Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings, 9th Edition by Ben Stein.......2005-08-29

This is the best reference for Architects and students studying mech. & elec. equipment

Best One-Volume Resource For Engineers.......2005-02-05

If you are an engineer engaged in the design of mechanical and electrical systems for commercial and institutional buildings, you may find this your most valuable reference for an overview of theory and best practices for the entire gamut of building systems.

I did find a bit too much enthusiasm for environmentally friendly and energy-conserving new ideas. Many of these technologies are worth following but have economic results that will not serve your clients well.

I am a professional engineer (leading my own firm) with 40 years of experience and have a huge library including the eighth and ninth editions of this book; it's one of my favorites.

It's must reading for a new engineer because you will be able to understand the basics of areas that are new to you with an hour or two of study.

An author's view:.......2002-01-26

My part of this book (mechanical and plumbing) is designed to first show how to minimize the need for mechanical equipment by designing with the climate and site firmly in mind. First configure a building to optimize daylighting, solar heating, and various climate-appropriate passive cooling methods. Also, to store rainwater when appropriate. Then, proceed to choose and size the back-up equipment. In this way, designers conserve non-renewable energy, utilize natural (on-site) energy sources, and also help building occupants stay in touch with the outdoors. I believe that we'll tend to care more about a clean outdoor environment if we are kept aware of its condition.
For a summary of this approach, read Chapter One. I hope you enjoy this book, even when it is your textbook! That was my object. Suggestions? I'm at jreyn@darkwing.uoregon.edu

Building Technology: Mechanical and Electrical Systems, 2nd Edition

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My Grandpa's Grandest book!

Building Technology: Mechanical and Electrical Systems, 2nd Edition
Ben Stein
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ASIN: 0471593192

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The complete guide to building technology

This comprehensive guide provides complete coverage of every aspect of the building technologist's profession. It details design and installation procedures, describes all relevant equipment and hardware, and illustrates the preparation of working drawings and construction details that meet project specifications, code requirements, and industry standards. The author establishes procedures for professional field inspections and equipment operations tests, provides real-world examples from both residential and nonresidential construction projects, and makes specific references to code compliance throughout the text.

This new edition incorporates changes in building codes, advances in materials and design techniques, and the emergence of computer-aided design (CAD), while retaining the logical structure and helpful special features of the first edition. More than 1,100 drawings, tables, and photographs complement and illustrate discussions in the text. Topics covered include:
* Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems- equipment and design
* Plumbing systems- equipment and design
* Electrical and lighting systems- equipment and design
* Testing, adjusting, and balancing procedures for all building systems
* Every aspect of the building technologist's profession, from the creation of working drawings through on-site supervision and systems maintenance

Extensive appendices include conversion factors; duct design data; test report forms for use in field work; design forms and schedules for electrical, HVAC, and plumbing work; and more.

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My Grandpa's Grandest book!.......2001-03-05

A Great book on the fundamentals of engineering. It is used in many colleges. It helped me a lot for my most recent science fair project.

Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Construction and Architecture (4th Edition)

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Great book
Construction managment

Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Construction and Architecture (4th Edition)
Frank R. Dagostino , and Joseph B. Wujek
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ASIN: 0130119954

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This book provides an in-depth view of the mechanical and electrical systems in construction, followed by a step-by-step approach to the design of each system. Intended to provide an introduction to building mechanical and electrical design concepts and principles, this major revision is written for all those involved in the construction industry. Elementary engineering concepts and design principles are introduced in a straightforward manner and presented on an elementary mathematics level; requiring students to have a working knowledge of algebra. This book addresses the growing complexity of design standards and regulations and rapid changes in new building technologies, which in turn is expanding the role of the architectural and engineering technician. For those interested in the design of building electrical, lighting, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and telecommunications systems.

Customer Reviews:

Great book .......2006-11-05

Great book to learn Enviroment Systems. Gave me an A in the course. Easy to read, and follow. Filled with much needed charts, tables, and pictures. I recommend for this subject

Construction managment.......2001-08-12

This book was written by my old professor at wentworth institute of technology. Although he only gave me a B in the class i have to say the book was written very well ;). It is designed to give the reader important information of construction management in a very basic way. If you are a beginner in the construction business you can not go wrong with this book.

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Mechanical & Electrical Systems
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Electrical Cost Data 2006 (Means Electrical Cost Data)

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Electrical Cost Data 2006 (Means Electrical Cost Data) .......2006-03-21

It was exactly what I expected and needed.

Residential Integrator's Project Management (Residential Integration Series)

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Todd B. Adams , and Gwenn Wilson
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From operations turnover and document review to critical path analysis and the final project schedule, this complete guide to the management of residential integration projects breaks the planning down to eight basic steps. Comprehensive coverage features detailed job descriptions for each member of the team, from project manager and lead installer to basic installer and technician. Readers will learn how to define and estimate a project, develop a scope plan, write a scope statement, store project documents, and more as they develop a solid foundation for understanding project management in the context of the residential integration industry.

Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Buildings (2nd Edition)

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Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Buildings (3rd Edition)
Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Buildings, 2nd
Great book for newbies!

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Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Buildings (3rd Edition).......2007-02-15

This book is terrible. If you are a certified HVAC specialist, it is for you. However, if you are new to this then it is a total waste of money. Explanation is bad, example are nowhere relate to the section discussed. And worst of all, there is no answer keys. You will not have a clue if you are correct or not. Every chapter there are as least half of the review question are calculations, yet in each chapter there will be probably one page showing how calculation is done. Example one of the simplest thing:
COP = Cooling Effect / Power Input. If you look up the index, you cannot find the word "cooling effect", find out whichever chapter they discuss, or show you how to calculate the "cooling effect".
You are in luck if you do not have class that uses this book. You have bad luck if you have a "good" teacher that using this book. You are doom if you have a "bad" teacher who using this book, might as well drop it. Waste of time and money.

Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Buildings, 2nd.......2003-06-20

Very good book. Helps you understand the systems inside (and outside) of buildings in use everyday that most folks don't have a clue about. If you are interested in understanding how your building equipment functions this is a good book for you. Down to earth and well written. Recommend to property management personnel.

Great book for newbies!.......2001-05-02

If ur stepping into the building services industry, this book will be a comprehensive packaged info for your reading pleasure. Includes lotsa real-life diagrams, plan routings, concepts and explanation. It's 4am over here in Singapore and I've just finished reading one of the topics, just imagine how attractive the contents this book has! However, the only and regretable drawback is: the units are empirical which make it very difficult for me for in my country, we use SI metric units.

Building News Mechanical/Electrical 1995 Costbook (Mechanical/Electrical Costbook)

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Direct Digital Control: A Guide to Distributed Building Automation

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Direct Digital Control: A Guide to Distributed Building Automation

Direct Digital Control: A Guide to Distributed Building Automation
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Direct Digital Control: A Guide to Distributed Building Automation.......2007-05-14

This 486-page reference brings you 21 chapters detailing direct digital control specification and operation $ including user training and financing options $ for any type of building. Loaded with practical tips for successful building automation decision-making, the handbook guides the reader in insuring that the building will fulfill both present and future operational demands. Topics covered include distributive direct digital control, networking and integrating automated buildings, strategies for DDC system project success, project financing, guidelines for conducting a building control survey, recent technology developments, sequence of operation considerations, equipment and zone level DDC control, hand-held and central operator interface, DDC specification and procurement guidelines, DDC system management, operator training, and case studies for both industrial and commercial DDC installations.

1 - Distributed Direct Digital Control & Effective Building Operation
2 - Why Automate Buildings: Using Networked DDC as a Management Tool
3 - Integrated Automated Buildings
4 - Energy 2001: A View of DDC in the Future
5 - Ensuring Successful DDC System Projects
6 - Developing a Strategic DDC Plan
7 - Conducting a Building Control Survey
8 - State-of-the-Art Direct Digital Control
9 - Building Wide Sequence of Operation
10 - Equipment Level DDC Control
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12 - Communication & Networking with Distributed DDC Systems
13 - DDC Operator Interface: Hand Held & Central
14 - Financing Energy Saving DDC & Other Retrofits
15 - Specifying Building Automation Systems: Graphic Display
16 - Procurement Practices for High Performance DDC Systems
17 - Managing DDC Systems for Results
18 - DDC System Operator Training
19 - DDC Industrial Facility Case Study
20 - DDC Commercial Building Case Study
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