Download or read book HVAC Design Guide for Tall Commercial Buildings written by Donald E. Ross and published by American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tall commercial office buildings present a series of design problems that differ from those that are found in other projects in the built environment. HVAC Design Guide for Tall Commercial Buildings provides guidance in both understanding the HVAC design problems of tall commercial office buildings and in detailing their alternative solutions.
Download or read book ASHRAE Design Guide for Tall Supertall and Megatall Building Systems written by Peter Simmonds and published by . This book was released on 2016-03-07 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Guide to Meeting the Challenges of Tall BuildingsTall buildings present unique and formidable challenges to architects and engineers because of their size, location in major urban areas, and the multiple, complex occupancies they often contain. ASHRAE Design Guide for Tall, Supertall, and Megatall Building Systems is a unique reference for owners; architects; and mechanical, structural, and electrical engineers as well as other specialized consultants involved in designing systems for these buildings.Expanded since ASHRAE¿s previous guide on the topic in 2004, this new design guide covers not only tall buildings (taller than 300 ft [91m]) but now also addresses supertall (taller than 984 ft [300 m]) and megatall (taller than 1968 ft [600 m]) buildings, with a broadened scope and updated content that reflects current standards and industry practices. This guide not only focuses on the efforts of designers of the HVAC systems but also addresses the importance of the design team and their collective efforts and concerns that are the critical elements in determining the ultimate solutions to the project needs of a tall building. This guide addresses design issues for tall commercial buildings, which are very often mixed use, with low-level retail, office floors, residential floors, and hotel floors.Major sections cover the following subjects:¿ Architectural design¿ Façade systems¿ Climate data¿ Indoor air quality (IAQ) and thermal comfort¿ HVAC systems¿ Electrical system interfaces¿ Intelligent buildings and controls¿ Water distribution¿ Plumbing systems¿ Energy modeling and authentication¿ Vertical transportation¿ Life safety¿ Needs of residential occupancies. Also included are appendices with examples of stack effect and wind pressure for four representative climates, energy analysis examples, and HVAC design criteria and a systems description for a multiple-tenant office building.
Download or read book Guide To Natural Ventilation in High Rise Office Buildings written by Antony Wood and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tall buildings are not the only solution for achieving sustainability through increased density in cities but, given the scale of current population shifts, the vertical city is increasingly being seen as the most viable solution for many urban centers. However, the full implications of concentrating more people on smaller plots of land by building vertically - whether for work, residential or leisure functions - needs to be better researched and understood. It is generally accepted that we need to reduce the energy equation – in both operating and embodied terms – of every component and system in the building as an essential element in making it more sustainable. Mechanical HVAC systems (Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning) in tall office buildings typically account for 30-40 percent of overall building energy consumption. The increased efficiency (or possibly even elimination) of these mechanical systems – through the provision of natural ventilation – could thus be argued to be the most important single step we could make in making tall buildings more sustainable. This guide sets out recommendations for every phase of the planning, construction and operation of natural ventilation systems in these buildings, including local climatic factors that need to be taken into account, how to plan for seasonal variations in weather, and the risks in adopting different implementation strategies. All of the recommendations are based on analysis of the research findings from richly-illustrated international case studies. Tried and tested solutions to real-life problems make this an essential guide for anyone working on the design and operation of tall buildings anywhere in the world. This is the first technical guide from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat’s Tall Buildings & Sustainability Working Group looking in depth at a key element in the creation of tall buildings with a much-reduced environmental impact, while taking the industry closer to an appreciation of what constitutes a sustainable tall building, and what factors affect the sustainability threshold for tall.
Download or read book ASHRAE Design Guide for Tall Supertall and Megatall Building Systems written by Peter Simmonds and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The ASHRAE Design Guide for Tall, Supertall, and Megatall Building Systems, second edition, is concerned with HVAC, design, maintenance, and other factors for buildings 330 feet (100 m) or higher. The guide details the problems and possible solutions for tall, supertall, and megatall buildings"--
Download or read book Humidity Control Design Guide for Commercial and Institutional Buildings written by Lewis G. Harriman and published by Amer Society of Heating. This book was released on 2001 with total page 491 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 4-color, hardback book is an easy-to-read, user-friendly manual aimed at HVAC designers concerned with humidity control. It helps to define the purpose of a humidity control project, and provides information on the effects of humidity on mold, mildew, bacteria, viruses and overall human health and comfort. The text also discusses how humidity control equipment works and the importance of managing air pressure in a building. Schools, office buildings, nursing homes and laboratories are discussed in depth along with other types of buildings. The book provides checklists to help architects, owners, contractors and building and HVAC system designers get the job done quickly and accurately. ASHRAE Research Project 1047.
Download or read book Heating and Cooling of Buildings written by Jan F. Kreider and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2009-12-28 with total page 866 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The art and the science of building systems design evolve continuously as designers, practitioners, and researchers all endeavor to improve the performance of buildings and the comfort and productivity of their occupants. Retaining coverage from the original second edition while updating the information in electronic form, Heating and Cooling of Buildings: Design for Efficiency, Revised Second Edition presents the technical basis for designing the lighting and mechanical systems of buildings. Along with numerous homework problems, the revised second edition offers a full chapter on economic analysis and optimization, new heating and cooling load procedures and databases, and simplified procedures for ground coupled heat transfer calculations. The accompanying CD-ROM contains an updated version of the Heating and Cooling of Buildings (HCB) software program as well as electronic appendices that include over 1,000 tables in HTML format that can be searched by major categories, a table list, or an index of topics. Ancillary information is available on the book’s website www.hcbcentral.com From materials to computers, this edition explores the latest technologies exerting a profound effect on the design and operation of buildings. Emphasizing design optimization and critical thinking, the book continues to be the ultimate resource for understanding energy use in buildings.
Download or read book Hotel HVAC Design Guide written by Charles Nehme and published by Charles Nehme. This book was released on with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hotels rely on efficient HVAC systems to ensure the comfort of their guests. HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems are used to control the temperature, humidity, and air quality of a hotel's interior environment. By regulating a hotel's indoor environment, HVAC systems help to create a more comfortable and healthy atmosphere for guests. Hotels typically use a combination of heating and cooling systems to maintain the desired temperature in each room. Heating systems like furnaces, boilers, and heat pumps are used to warm the air during colder months, while cooling systems like air conditioners and evaporative coolers are used to cool the air in warmer months. In addition, ventilation systems are used to bring in fresh outdoor air and filter out airborne pollutants. HVAC systems in hotels must be designed and maintained to meet the specific needs of the hotel. Factors such as the size of the hotel, the number of rooms, and the climate of the local area all need to be taken into account when designing an HVAC system. It is also important to ensure that the HVAC system is energy-efficient, as this can help reduce both energy costs and the hotel's environmental impact. Hotels also rely on HVAC systems to filter out airborne pollutants, such as dust, pollen, and other allergens. Air filters and purifiers help to clean the air of these particles, helping to reduce the risk of guests developing allergies or other respiratory illnesses. Finally, the HVAC system in a hotel plays an important role in controlling humidity levels. Low humidity levels can cause guests to feel uncomfortable or even sick, while high humidity levels can lead to mold and mildew growth. By regulating humidity levels, HVAC systems help to create a more comfortable and healthy environment for guests.
Download or read book Good HVAC Practices for Residential and Commercial Buildings written by Bradford A. Penney and published by . This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Understanding Tall Buildings written by Kheir Al-Kodmany and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-02-17 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, the rapid pace of tall building construction has fostered a certain kind of placelessness, with many new tall buildings being built out of scale, context and place. By analyzing hundreds of tall buildings and by providing hundreds of visuals that inspire, stimulate and engage, Understanding Tall Buildings contends that well-designed tall buildings can rejuvenate cities, ignite economic activity, support social life and boost city pride. Although this book does not claim to possess all the solutions, it does propose specific tall building design guidelines that may help to promote placemaking. Through this work, it is the author’s hope that ill-conceived developments will become less common in the future and that good placemaking will become the norm, not the exception. This book is a must-read for students and practitioners working to create better tall buildings and better urban environments.
Download or read book Energy Efficient HVAC Design written by Javad Khazaii and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-10-17 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides readers with essential knowledge enabling the successful design of today's new energy efficient HVAC systems. The author introduces important concepts such as Knowledge Categorization, Performance Based Design Standards, and Quantification of Uncertainty in Energy Modeling for Buildings. Pivotal topics that all HVAC and architectural engineers must master in order to navigate the green building renaissance are given focused attention, including the role of renewables, air quality, automatic controls, and thermal comfort. Relevant ASHRAE standards, as well as sustainability scoring systems such as BREEAM, HQE, LEED and CASBEE are explained in depth. Armed with the material contained in this practical reference, students and practitioners alike will become more effective and prepared for engineering success.
Download or read book HVAC Systems Design Handbook written by Roger Haines and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2003-03-21 with total page 539 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * A classic reference providing the applications, on-the-job insights, codes and specifications, and direction needed to design HVAC systems * Covers residential, commercial, and industrial systems * NEW coverage of Energy Conservation and Digital Control Practice and greater emphasis on indoor air quality
Download or read book Heating and Cooling of Buildings written by T. Reddy and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 898 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follows a strict pedagogical structure and content sequence tested over fifteen years of teaching. Starts by coverings the most up-to-date calculation procedures and standards from ASHRAE and other organizations relevant to building loads, then provides a detailed treatment of primary, traditional secondary and hybrid/emerging secondary equipment and systems. Addresses contemporary issues such as emerging green building design technologies, alternative energy sources, and uncertainties in simulation. Discusses drivers for efficiency such as codes and standards, building rating systems, design guides, and the green building movement Offers a complete Solutions Manual, chapter outcomes, free HCB software download along with associated resources, and detailed and tested slides of individual chapters for classroom projection for qualified instructors adopting the text, with access through author's website
Download or read book Analysis and Design of Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems Second Edition written by Herbert W. Stanford III and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-04-01 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Analysis and Design of Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning Systems, Second Edition, provides a thorough and modern overview of HVAC for commercial and industrial buildings, emphasizing energy efficiency. This text combines coverage of heating and air conditioning systems design with detailed information on the latest controls technologies. It also addresses the art of HVAC design along with carefully explained scientific and technical content, reflecting the extensive experience of the authors. Modern HVAC topics are addressed, including sustainability, IAQ, water treatment and risk management, vibration and noise mitigation, and maintainability from a practical point of view.
Download or read book Damping Technologies for Tall Buildings written by Alberto Lago and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2018-09-25 with total page 1124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Damping Technologies for Tall Buildings provides practical advice on the selection, design, installation and testing of damping systems. Richly illustrated with images and schematics, this book presents expert commentary on different damping systems, giving readers a way to accurately compare between different device categories and gain and understand the advantages and disadvantages of each. In addition, the book covers their economical and sustainability implications. Case studies are included to provide a direct understanding on the possible applications of each device category. Provides an expert guide on the selection and deployment of the various types of damping technologies Drawn from extensive contributions from international experts and research projects that represent the current state-of-the-art and design in damping technologies Includes 25+ real case studies collected with very detailed information on damping design, installation, testing and other building implications
Download or read book Handbook of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning written by Jan F. Kreider and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2000-12-26 with total page 666 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past 20 years, energy conservation imperatives, the use of computer based design aids, and major advances in intelligent management systems for buildings have transformed the design and operation of comfort systems for buildings. The "rules of thumb" used by designers in the1970s are no longer viable. Today, building systems engineers must
Download or read book Air conditioning System Design Manual written by Walter T. Grondzik and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2007 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Air Conditioning Manual assists entry-level engineers in the design of air-conditioning systems. It is also usable - in conjunction with fundamental HVAC&R resource material - as a senior- or graduate-level text for a university course in HVAC system design. The manual was written to fill the void between theory and practice - to bridge the gap between real-world design practices and the theoretical calculations and analytical procedures or on the design of components. This second edition represents an update and revision of the manual. It now features the use of SI units throughout, updated references and the editing of many illustrations. * Helps engineers quickly come up with a design solution to a required air conditioning system. * Includes issues from comfort to cooling load calculations. * New sections on "Green HVAC" systems deal with hot topic of sustainable buildings.
Download or read book HVAC Design Manual for Hospitals and Clinics written by ASHRAE (Firm) and published by Ashrae. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Health care HVAC systems serve facilities in which the population is uniquely vulnerable and exposed to an elevated risk of health, fire, and safety hazard. These heavily regulated, high-stakes facilities undergo continuous maintenance, verification, inspection, and recertification, typically operate 24/7, and are owner occupied for long life. The HVAC systems in health care facilities must be carefully designed to be installed, operated and maintained in coordination with specialized buildings services, including emergency and normal power, plumbing and medical gas systems, automatic transport, fire protections and a myriad of IT systems, all within a limited building envelope.
