Building control systems /
Bradshaw, Vaughn,
Building control systems / Vaughn Bradshaw ; illustrated by Kenneth E. Miller. - Second edition. - xvi, 601pages : illustrations ; 29 cm.
Previous ed.: 1985. Includes index.
pt. 1. Thermal Control Concepts. 1. Human Comfort and Health Requirements. 2. Thermodynamic Principles. 3. Thermal Dynamics of Buildings. 4. Load Calculations -- pt. 2. Thermal Control Systems. 5. Active HVAC Systems. 6. Passive Methods -- pt. 3. Electrical Systems. 7. Lighting. 8. Normal Electrical Service. 9. On-Site Power Generation. 10. Special Systems -- pt. 4. Ancillary Services. 11. Plumbing Systems. 12. Fire Protection. 13. Architectural Acoustics -- pt. 5. Design Economics. 14. Economics for Decision Making.
Architects were once charged with designing entire buildings, including the HVAC, lighting and power systems. But with the advent of more complex technologies, engineers and other specialists became responsible for these systems, with architects assuming expanded roles as team managers.
0471573787 : £49.50
93021609
GB9362250 bnb
Intelligent buildings.
Buildings--Electric equipment.
Buildings--Mechanical equipment.
Buildings Environmental engineering
696 / B. V. B.
Building control systems / Vaughn Bradshaw ; illustrated by Kenneth E. Miller. - Second edition. - xvi, 601pages : illustrations ; 29 cm.
Previous ed.: 1985. Includes index.
pt. 1. Thermal Control Concepts. 1. Human Comfort and Health Requirements. 2. Thermodynamic Principles. 3. Thermal Dynamics of Buildings. 4. Load Calculations -- pt. 2. Thermal Control Systems. 5. Active HVAC Systems. 6. Passive Methods -- pt. 3. Electrical Systems. 7. Lighting. 8. Normal Electrical Service. 9. On-Site Power Generation. 10. Special Systems -- pt. 4. Ancillary Services. 11. Plumbing Systems. 12. Fire Protection. 13. Architectural Acoustics -- pt. 5. Design Economics. 14. Economics for Decision Making.
Architects were once charged with designing entire buildings, including the HVAC, lighting and power systems. But with the advent of more complex technologies, engineers and other specialists became responsible for these systems, with architects assuming expanded roles as team managers.
0471573787 : £49.50
93021609
GB9362250 bnb
Intelligent buildings.
Buildings--Electric equipment.
Buildings--Mechanical equipment.
Buildings Environmental engineering
696 / B. V. B.