Commissioning is coming of age. 
Savvy building owners have adopted commissioning as an effective way to improve the facility acquisition process. Green building initiatives have embraced commissioning as a way of assuring quality in the delivery of high-performance buildings. This long-established quality control process for building mechanical systems is emerging as a broader construction management tool improving nearly all aspects of a project. What exactly is this thing called commissioning? Principles of Building Commissioning answers this fundamental question with the first all-inclusive, practical guide to the application of the principles of commissioning. The book clarifies the underlying philosophy of commissioning: the why, what, when, and who of this process. Shaped by the ASHRAE Guideline 0 view of the world of commissioning, Building Commissioning: <ul>
<li> Maps out the territory of commissioning </li> <li> Outlines its defining characteristics </li> <li> Explains its flow of processes </li> <li> Demystifies its documentation </li> </ul>
Making the fundamentals of commissioning accessible to all parties―building owners and operators, architects and engineers, users and suppliers―who may be called upon to join the commissioning team for a particular project, Building Commissioning serves as the professional's road map to the commissioning process, from the predesign phase through occupancy.

Principles of Building Commissioning

Business & Money

Grondzik, Walter T.

Management & Leadership

wiley

For more than half a century, this book has been a fixture in architecture and construction firms the world over. 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. Addressing mechanical and electrical systems for buildings of all sizes, it provides design guidelines and detailed design procedures for each topic covered. Thoroughly updated to cover the latest technologies, new and emerging design trends, and relevant codes, this latest edition features more than 2,200 illustrations--200 new to this edition--and a companion Website with additional resources.

Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings

Arts & Photography

Stein, Benjamin

Kwok, Alison G.

Reynolds, John S.

Architecture

John Wiley&Sons, Inc.

Continuing its proud heritage, this Tenth Edition provides thorough coverage of the latest in the theory and practice of environmental control system design. This bestselling book encompasses mechanical and electrical systems for buildings of all sizes, featuring design guidelines and detailed design procedures for every topic covered and supported by more than 2,200 illustrations—over 225 new to this edition!

Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings, 10th Edition

With more and more clients and architecture schools demanding 'green' design, both student and professional architects need to get up to speed quickly with the vast range of techniques in this fast moving area. This extensive and user-friendly handbook presents practical guidelines for applying environmental strategies during the schematic design of green buildings. For each strategy, the book provides: brief descriptions of principles and concepts, step-by-step approaches for integrating technologies into the early stages of design, annotated tables and charts to assist with preliminary design sizing, key issues to be aware of when implementing a given strategy, and references to the most recent international standards and rating systems, guidelines, and internet resources. The text is reinforced with conceptual sketches and photos in full color, illustrating each strategy. A discussion of the green design process and case studies of several green building projects puts the strategies presented in context. * Provides information required to implement green design ideas with confidence and accuracy. * Practical information provided in an easy-to-use format. * Full colour images throughout.

The Green Studio Handbook: Environmental Strategies for Schematic Design

US Green Building Council

Book by Boyer, Lester L., Grondzik, Walter T.

Earth Shelter Technology

Science & Math

Boyer, Lester L.

Earth Sciences

Texas A & M Univ Pr

As early as the 1960s innovative builders were beginning to design and construct underground and earth-covered houses. At first this different approach to house building was simply an outgrowth of the search for alternative life-styles, but since the energy shortages of the seventies, many homeowners have rekindled their interest in earth-sheltered dwellings for the energy savings they afford. This book has been written in response to the continuing need for information on earth shelters. Though many books on these new buildings have appeared in recent years, most of them have been "how-to" books--many of them long on photographs and short on detailed discussion of the basic variables that play a most important role in the success of the designs. This volume presents a comprehensive technical view of the problems involved for building science professionals, including students of architecture, working architects, building contractors, and engineers, as well as the informed lay public. Boyer and Grondzik discuss and interrelate such earth shelter design concepts as passive solar heating, daylighting, and hazard protection for all regions and climates, at the same time evaluating shelter performance in terms of comfort and habitability, cooling and heating effectiveness, and levels of protection. In addition, they present the proper use of various construction and waterproofing techniques in relation to climate, characteristics of the site, and other regional factors. The text encourages a system approach to design to allow the builder to achieve a house with outstanding performance. Readers will find the list of references provided particularly useful as a guide to further study of specific design features or problems. More than 120 supporting tables, charts, and other illustrations add clarifying information to the text. In compiling this comprehensive introduction to earth shelter design, the authors have used the evaluations provided by occupants of earth shelters, measurement and long-term studies of specific earth shelters, and various prediction models and methods as well as a thorough study of the literature on the subject. Although the text deals largely with residential applications, significant attention is also given to select nonresidential examples

Texas A&M University Press

The definitive guide to environmental control systems, updated with emerging technology and trends The Interactive Resource Center is an online learning environment where instructors and students can access the tools they need to make efficient use of their time, while reinforcing and assessing their understanding of key concepts for successful understanding of the course. An access card with redemption code for the online Interactive Resource Center is included with all new, print copies or can be purchased separately. (***If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code ISBN: 978111899616-4). The online Interactive Resource Center contains resources tied to the book, such as: <ul>
<li>Interactive Animations</li> <li>Interactive Self-tests</li> <li>Interactive Flashcards</li> <li>Case Studies</li> <li>Respondus Testbank (instructors only)</li> <li>Instructor’s Manual (over 200 pages) including additional resources (Instructors only)</li> <li>Roadmap to the 12th Edition (Instructors only)</li> <li>Student Guide to the Textbook</li> </ul>
Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings, Twelfth Edition is the industry standard reference that comprehensively covers all aspects of building systems. With over 2,200 drawings and photographs, the book discusses basic theory, preliminary building design guidelines, and detailed design procedure for buildings of all sizes. The updated twelfth edition includes over 300 new illustrations, plus information on the latest design trends, codes, and technologies, while the companion website offers new interactive features including animations, additional case studies, quizzes, and more. Environmental control systems are the components of a building that keep occupants comfortable and help make the building work. Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings covers both active controls, like air conditioners and heaters, as well as passive controls like daylighting and natural ventilation. Because these systems comprise the entire energy use and costs of a building's life, the book stresses the importance of sustainability considerations during the design process, by both architects and builders. Authored by two leading green design educators, MEEB provides the most current information on low-energy architecture, including topics like: <ul>
<li>Context, comfort, and environmental resources</li> <li>Indoor air quality and thermal control</li> <li>Illumination, acoustics, and electricity</li> <li>Fire protection, signal systems, and transportation</li> </ul>
Occupant comfort and building usability are the most critical factors in the success of a building design, and with environmental concerns mounting, it's becoming more and more important to approach projects from a sustainable perspective from the very beginning. As the definitive guide to environmental control systems for over 75 years, Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings is a complete resource for students and professionals alike.

The Interactive Resource Center is an online learning environment where instructors and students can access the tools they need to make efficient use of their time, while reinforcing and assessing their understanding of key concepts for successful understanding of the course. The online Interactive Resource Center contains resources tied to the book, such as: <ul>
<li>Interactive Animations</li> <li>Interactive Self-tests</li> <li>Interactive Flashcards</li> <li>Case Studies</li> <li>Respondus Testbank (instructors only)</li> <li>Instructor’s Manual (over 200 pages) including additional resources (Instructors only)</li> <li>Roadmap to the 12th Edition (Instructors only)</li> <li>Student Guide to the Textbook</li> </ul>
With over 2,200 drawings and photographs―more than 300 of them new to this edition―Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings covers basic theory, preliminary building design guidelines, and detailed design procedures for buildings of all sizes, and also provides information on the latest technologies, emerging design trends, and updated codes. In addition, the companion web site includes over 30 Interactive Animations, new case studies, a test bank in Respondus, and Instructor’s Manual.

Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings, 12e with Interactive Resource Center Access Card

Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings, 12th Edition, now offers a Wiley E-Text: Powered by VitalSource with Interactive Resource Center registration card. Wiley E-Texts are built in partnership with Vital Source Technologies with many Features and Benefits:  Search to locate key concepts Highlight as you read Make notes for revision Notes and Highlights will synchronize across all devices Share notes with others  The Interactive Resource Center is an online learning environment where instructors and students can access the tools they need to make efficient use of their time, while reinforcing and assessing their understanding of key concepts for successful understanding of the course. An access card with redemption code for the online Interactive Resource Center is included with all new, print copies or can be purchased separately.    (***If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code ISBN: 978111899616-4). The online Interactive Resource Center contains resources tied to the book, such as:  Interactive Animations Interactive Self-tests Interactive Flashcards Case Studies Respondus Testbank (instructors only) Instructor’s Manual (over 200 pages) including additional resources (Instructors only) Roadmap to the 12th Edition (Instructors only) Student Guide to the Textbook  With over 2,200 drawings and photographs—more than 300 of them new to this edition—Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings covers basic theory, preliminary building design guidelines, and detailed design procedures for buildings of all sizes, and also provides information on the latest technologies, emerging design trends, and updated codes. In addition, the companion web site includes over 30 Interactive Animations, new case studies, a test bank in Respondus, and Instructor’s Manual.

Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings, 12e with Wiley E-Text Card and Interactive Resource Center Access Card

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: <ul>
<li>Over 2,200 illustrations, with 200 new photographs and illustrations</li> <li>All-new coverage of high-performance building design</li> <li>Thoroughly revised references to codes and standards: ASHRAE, IES, USGBC (LEED), Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, and more</li> <li>Updated offering of best-in-class ancillary materials for students and instructors available via the book’s companion website</li> <li>Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®) style study questions available in the instructor’s manual and student guide</li> </ul>
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.”

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Principles of Building Commissioning

Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings

Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings, 10th Edition

The Green Studio Handbook: Environmental Strategies for Schematic Design

Earth Shelter Technology

Earth Shelter Technology

Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings

Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings, 12e with Interactive Resource Center Access Card

Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings, 12e with Wiley E-Text Card and Interactive Resource Center Access Card

Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings