Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface xi -- Acknowledgments xii -- Part I The building, the environment, and health and safety -- Chapter 1 Environmental conditions and the site 3 -- Chapter 2 Designing for the environment 19 -- Chapter 3 Designing for human health and safety 41 -- Part II Building components -- Chapter 4 Building forms, structures, and elements 53 -- Chapter 5 Floor/ceiling assemblies, walls, and stairs 70 -- Chapter 6 Windows and doors 83 -- Part III Acoustics -- Chapter 7 Acoustic design principles 105 -- Chapter 8 Architectural acoustics 114 -- Part IV Water and waste systems 145 -- Chapter 10 Waste and reuse systems 164 -- Chapter 11 Fixtures and appliances 176 -- Part V Heating, cooling, and ventilation systems -- Chapter 12 Principles of thermal comfort 205 -- Chapter 13 Indoor air quality,ventilation, and moisture control 222 -- Chapter 14 Heating and cooling 243 -- Part IV Electrical and lighting systems -- Chapter 15 Electrical system basics 275 -- Chapter 16 Electrical distribution 288 -- Chapter 17 Lighting systems 313 -- Part VII Fire safety, conveyance, security, and communications -- Chapter 18 Fire safety design 347 -- Chapter 19 Conveyance systems 376 -- Chapter 20 Communications, security, and control equipment 390 -- Bibliography 398 -- Index 399

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