Architect S Masterplan The Ultimate Guide To Harmonizing Hvac And Design

"This book is for anyone involved in the HVAC industry, whether you're a budding architect or well-established architect/interior designer, engineer, building owner, facility manager, sustainability advocate, or simply someone curious about the field. If you're part of the global HVAC ecosystem and have encountered terms like energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and sustainable HVAC solutions, then this book is a must-read for you. The book highlights common misconceptions and busts myths surrounding HVAC technologies and practices, empowering readers with essential knowledge for optimising comfort, efficiency, and sustainability in building environments."

The important premise of this book is that the architects, as coordinators of the building design, must know the principles of the HVAC design and how the HVAC systems can be integrated into the building architectural design at minimum cost and without affecting the aesthetics. Architectural engineers will also find this book useful as the study of the HVAC is part of their curriculum and the book contains the necessary knowledge about HVAC, written in an easy-to-understand manner. This book could also be used by the young Architects preparing for the AIA examination. Specific details about integration of HVAC systems into the architecture of the building are included, such as: - How to position the air outlets for uniform distribution of air; - How to save energy through architectural features of the building; - How to select HVAC systems alternatives from technical point of view; - How to arrive at the best alternative through economic evaluations with emphasis on an abbreviated Life Cycle Cost analysis technique.

Architectural Designfor Traditional Neighborhoodsoffers simple concepts that will helpdevelopers and builders quicklygrasp the basic ideas behind traditional neighborhood plattingand block-face design. At the sametime, designers must adapt to themethods and materials best suitedto production builders, who buildmost of our nation's housing.Our guidelines help designers andplanners work within the limitationsof the construction industry whiletaking advantage of building materialinnovations that add value to TNDs.

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Integrate key information to facilitate optimal design solutions Essential for any working architect, Architectural Design Portable Handbook guides you through projects every step of the way, summarizing, synthesizing, and systematizing the core tasks of design. Developed by noted architect Andy Pressman, this handy take-along reference is certain to become an indispensable tool. You’ll find value-added features such as quick tips and case studies, quotes from leading architects, checklists, and a customizable layout that encourages you to add your own helpful notes and reminders. And that’s in addition to expert, time- and error-sparing information on: * Design strategies * Site analysis methods * The use of CAD and other graphics * Working with clients * User-needs evaluation * Data compilation * Concept development * Exploring design alternatives * Computing and design * Presentations * More!

The classic work on the evaluation of city form. What does the city's form actually mean to the people who live there? What can the city planner do to make the city's image more vivid and memorable to the city dweller? To answer these questions, Mr. Lynch, supported by studies of Los Angeles, Boston, and Jersey City, formulates a new criterion—imageability—and shows its potential value as a guide for the building and rebuilding of cities. The wide scope of this study leads to an original and vital method for the evaluation of city form. The architect, the planner, and certainly the city dweller will all want to read this book.