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The architect's studio companion : rules of thumb for preliminary design /
"The Architect's Studio Companion is the only handbook the practicing architect needs. Packed with useful information, it is more than simply a reference"--
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Hoboken :
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,
© [2017]
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| Edition: | Sixth edition. |
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Table of Contents:
- How to use this book
- Section 1: Designing with building codes. Designing with building codes
- Section 2: Designing the structure. Selecting the structural system
- Configuring the structural system
- Sizing the structural system
- Section 3: Designing with daylight. Design criteria for daylighting systems
- Configuring and sizing daylighting systems
- Section 4: 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
- Passive heating and cooling systems
- Mechanical and electrical systems for small buildings
- Section 5: Designing for egress and accessibility. Configuring the egress system and providing accessible routes
- Sizing the egress system
- Stairway and ramp design
- Section 6: Designing for parking. Design criteria for parking facilities
- Configuring parking facilities
- Sizing parking facilities
- Section 7: Designing with height and area limitations. Height and area limitations
- Height and area tables
- Appendices Example use of this book
- Units of conversion.