The architect's studio companion : rules of thumb for preliminary design by Allen, Edward, 1938- author, Iano, Joseph, author instant download

The architect's studio companion : rules of thumb for preliminary design by Allen, Edward, 1938- author, Iano, Joseph, author instant download

ix, 495 pages ; 29 cm, \"The Architect's Studio Companion is the only handbook the practicing architect needs. Packed with useful information, it is more than simply a reference\"--, Includes bibliographical references and index, Section I. Designing with building codes : Designing with building codes -- Section 2. Designing the structure : Selecting the structural system -- Configuring the structural system -- Sizing the structural system -- Section 3. Designing with daylight : Design criteria for daylighting systems -- Configuring and sizing daylighting systems -- Section 4. Designing spaces for mechanical and electrical services : Selecting heating and cooling systems for large buildings -- Configuring and sizing mechanical and electrical services for large buildings -- Passive heating and cooling systems -- Mechanical and electrical systems for small buildings -- Section 5. Designing for egress and accessibility : Configuring the egress system and providing accessible routes -- Sizing the egress system -- Stairway and ramp design -- Section 6. Designing for parking : Design criteria for parking facilities -- Configuring parking facilities -- Sizing parking facilities -- Section 7. Designing with height and area limitations : Height and area limitations -- Height and area tables -- Appendix A. Example use of this book -- Appendix B. Units of conversion