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Intelligent Buildings and Building Automation
Taylor and Francis 2009; US$ 79.95Giving you a combination of general principles, applied practice and information on the state-of-the-art, this book will give you the information you need to incorporate the latest systems and technologies into your building projects. It focuses on a number of important issues, such as:.: Network communication protocols and standards, including the... more...
2009 International Plumbing Codes Handbook (e-book)
McGraw-Hill Education 2009; US$ 59.95The fast and easy way to understand the International Code Council's 2009 International Plumbing Code Fully updated to reflect the changes in the ICC 2009 International Plumbing Code, this authoritative resource follows the IPC chapter by chapter. Real-world examples and tip boxes transform complex code into easy-to-understand information. 2009... more...
Simulation and modelling of flow in drains and air vents
Taylor and Francis 2010; US$ 130.00Giving you the first comprehensive presentation of the ground breaking research undertaken at Heriot Watt University, with Research Council and industrial funding, this book brings a new perspective to the design of building drainage and vent systems. It provides the building services community with clear and verifiable design methods that will be... more...
Advances in Building Energy Research
Earthscan 2010; US$ 300.00Advances in Building Energy Research (ABER) offers state-of-the-art information on the environmental science and performance of buildings, linking new technologies and methodologies with the latest research on systems, simulations and standards. As stringently reviewed as a journal but with the breadth of a book, this annual volume brings together... more...
Sustainable Home Refurbishment
Taylor and Francis 2010; US$ 63.95A retro-fit offers many benefits: cutting electricity and heating bills, increasing the resale value of homes, slashing carbon emissions and creating a healthier place to live. This book is the guide to making it happen. It looks at: draught-proofing, insulation and damp ventilation, heating and cooling electrical efficiency and renewable... more...
Building Systems for Interior Designers
Wiley 2011; US$ 99.00Building Systems for interior designers Second Edition Corky Binggeli, asid The updated guide to technical building systems for interior designers As integral members of the building design team, interior designers share an increasingly complex and crucial role. Now revised in its second edition, Building Systems for Interior Designers remains the... more...
Plumbing, Electricity, Acoustics
Wiley 2011; US$ 85.00Discover sustainable methods for designing crucial building systems for architects. This indispensable companion to Norbert Lechner's landmark volume Heating, Cooling, Lighting: Sustainable Design Methods for Architects, Third Edition completes the author's mission to cover all topics in the field of sustainable environmental control. It provides knowledge... more...
Illustrated Encyclopedia of Building Services
Taylor and Francis 1992; US$ 296.00This book explains over 3,000 terms (over 200,000 words) and contains over 200 professionally drawn line illustrations. This practical handbook is intended for day to day use as a reference or as a source of enlightenment for anyone associated with the building and construction industry. It also provides comprehensive practical explanations of the... more...
Building Services Engineering
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 59.95Engineering services within buildings account for ongoing energy use, greenhouse gas contribution and life safety provisions. This fully updated sixth edition of David Chadderton's leading textbook is the perfect preparation for those intending to enter this increasingly important field. Chapters addressing heating, climate change, air conditioning,... more...








