Kitchen Industry Technical Manuals, volume 2, Kitchen Mechanical Systems

Aesthetics are an important element of kitchen design, but every kitchen, regardless of its style or overall look, must function. The creation of a "working" kitchen depends on the proper planning of mechanical systems - electrical, heating/ventilation/cooling, lighting and plumbing. The National Kitchen & Bath Association recognizes that this in-depth technical knowledge is essential because of the sophisticated engineering of kitchen appliances and lighting systems. An understanding of the details of mechanical systems is as important as understanding design principles and aesthetics. This volume of the Kitchen Industry Technical Manuals focuses on the electrical system, the lighting system, kitchen ventilation and the plumbing system.