The Architect's Studio Companion: Rules of Thumb for Preliminary Design, 3rd Edition

by Edward Allen; Joseph Iano

• ISBN13: 9780471392354
• ISBN10: 0471392359
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-08-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Even in the earliest stages of the design process, architects must be aware of the impact that environmental factors, building codes, and structural demands will have on a building. Newly revised and updated, the "rules of thumb" in this valuable reference make it possible to complete preliminary design work without spending too much time investigating technical issues.

Table of Contents

How to Use This Book	vi
Designing with Building Codes	1	(14)
Designing with Building Codes	3	(12)
Designing the Structure	15	(122)
Selecting the Structural System	17	(14)
Configuring the Structural System	31	(16)
Sizing the Structural System	47	(90)
Designing Spaces for Mechanical and Electrical Services	137	(86)
Selecting Heating and Cooling Systems for Large Buildings	139	(20)
Configuring and Sizing Mechanical and Electrical Services for Large Buildings	159	(36)
Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Small Buildings	195	(28)
Designing with Daylight	223	(20)
Design Criteria for Daylighting Systems	225	(12)
Configuring and Sizing Daylighting Systems	237	(6)
Designing for Egress	243	(52)
Configuring the Egress System	245	(18)
Sizing the Egress System	263	(16)
Stairway and Ramp Design	279	(16)
Designing with Height and Area Limitations	295	(108)
Height and Area Limitations	297	(20)
Height and Area Tables	317	(86)
APPENDIXES	403	(4)
A: Units of Conversion	403	(2)
B: Bibliography	405	(2)
Index	407