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The Architect’s Studio Companion—Rules of Thumb for Preliminary Design, Fourth Edition

The Architect's Studio Companion: Rules of Thumb for Preliminary Design, Fourth Edition

by Edward Allen and Joseph Iano

2007 (480 pages)

ISBN:9780471736226

A reliable tool for the preliminary selecting, configuring, and sizing of the structural, mechanical, and egress systems of buildings, this industry standard will enable designers to lay out the fundamental systems of buildings in minutes.

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Table of Contents

The Architect’s Studio Companion—Rules of Thumb for Preliminary Design, Fourth Edition
How to Use This Book
Section 1 - Designing with Building Codes
Chapter 1	-	Designing with Building Codes
Section 2 - Designing the Structure
Chapter 1	-	Selecting the Structural System
Chapter 2	-	Configuring the Structural System
Chapter 3	-	Sizing the Structural System
Section 3 - Designing with Daylight
Chapter 1	-	Design Criteria for Daylighting Systems
Chapter 2	-	Configuring and Sizing Daylighting Systems
Section 4 - Designing Spaces for Mechanical and Electrical Services
Chapter 1	-	Selecting Heating and Cooling Systems for Large Buildings
Chapter 2	-	Configuring and Sizing Mechanical and Electrical Services for Large Buildings
Chapter 3	-	Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Small Buildings
Section 5 - Designing for Egress and Accessibility
Chapter 1	-	Configuring the Egress System and Providing Accessible Routes
Chapter 2	-	Sizing the Egress System
Chapter 3	-	Stairway and Ramp Design
Section 6 - Designing for Parking
Chapter 1	-	Design Criteria for Parking Facilities
Chapter 2	-	Configuring Parking Facilities
Chapter 3	-	Sizing Parking Facilities
Section 7 - Designing with Height and Area Limitations
Chapter 1	-	Height and Area Limitations
Chapter 2	-	Height and Area Tables
Appendix A	-	Example Use of This Book
Appendix B	-	Units of Conversion
Bibliography