Building Construction / Edition 1

by J.E. Ambrose

Overview

This book addresses the integration of service subsystems such as lighting, heating and air conditioning, water supply, electrical power, waste removal and elevators into a building. The authors discusses and illustrates the construction development of these systems within a building, as well as the response of the general building construction to the incorporation of these systems. Case studies of nine buildings provide an on-the-job look at wide range of building uses, sizes and forms of construction. Designers and builders using this guide gain a rare opportunity to see the specific development of individual subsystems within the context of the general building framework.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780442207557
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	10/31/1990
Series:	Vnr Building Construction Series
Edition description:	1991
Pages:	188
Product dimensions:	7.01(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.02(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

Table of Contents

Preface. Introduction. Architectural components. Construction development of services systems. System development concerns. Case studies. Index.

Editorial Reviews

Ambrose (architecture, U. of Southern California) presents the fourth volume of his series on building construction for architects and engineers. It focuses on integrating service subsystems--such as lighting, heating, and air conditioning; water supply; electrical power; waste removal; and elevators--into the construction process. Useful as a supplementary textbook, or in preparing for a certification examination. Well illustrated. No bibliography. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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