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Architectural Graphic Standards

Architectural Graphic Standards

  • This resource is published by the American Institute of Architects
  • This book is available in the Reference Section of the library. The call number is: REF TH 2031 .A84 2007
  • This extremely valuable book contains detailed information on all aspects of architecture, in addition to very useful information on building projects. Chapters include: General Planning and Design Data; Sitework; Concrete; Masonry; Metals; Wood and Plastics; Thermal and Moisture Protection; Doors and Windows; Finishes; Specialties; Equipment; Furnishings; Special Construction; Conveying Systems; Mechanical; Electrical; Sports and Game Facilities; Energy and Resource Conservation; Historic Preservation; Building Types and Space Planning.
  • This book is also heavily illustrated with beautiful architectural drawings and blueprints. Click here to see Typical Fireplace Dimensions

ASHRAE Handbooks

  • The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers is an international professional technical society of heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air-conditioning engineers.
  • ASHRAE sponsors numerous research programs in cooperation with universities, research laboratories, and government agencies on subjects such as human and animal environmental studies, effects of air-conditioning, quality of inside air, heat transfer, flow, and cooling processes. Research and general technical programs are conducted through 90 technical committees organized in 10 sections. Conducts professional development seminars. ASHRAE also produces standards.
  • ASHRAE additionally publishes four important handbooks including: ASHRAE Fundamentals, ASHRAE HVAC Applications, ASHRAE HVAC Systems and Equipment, and ASHRAE Refrigeration.
  • The ASHRAE Handbooks are essential resources in Architectural Engineering design work, particularly in the area of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning. For example, the ASHRAE HVAC Applications book features a chapter devoted to "Educational Facilities," including general, energy, and design considerations.
  • The ASHRAE Handbooks are available in the Library:
    • HVAC Applications: REF TH 7005 .A82 (the 2009 ed. is available electronically through Knovel)
    • HVAC Systems and Equipment: REF TH 7005 .A825 (the 2008 ed. is available electronically through Knovel)
    • Fundamentals: REF TH 7201 .A8 (the 2009 ed. is available electronically through Knovel)

CSI Manual of Practice

  • This work is published by the Construction Specifications Institute
  • This work is available in the Reference Section of the library
  • The call number is: REF TH 425 .M363 2005
  • The 1992 edition of the manual is located in Circulation and is available for checkout. The call number is: TH 425 .M363 1992
  • This work is intended to serve as a "how to" reference for the specification process of building projects.

Question 14
Click here to see an excerpt from Table 2.7-A in the 2005 edition of the Manual. Figure 2.7-A lists and defines factors that affect the performance of a building. Name two amenity/comfort factors that affect the performance of a building.

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