Building Services

A textbook for students at undergraduate and equivalent level taking courses on the built environment. It will appeal in particular to second level students of construction, building surveying, quantity surveying and architecture. While covering the full range of topics normally associated with building services, the author focuses on the treatment of energy within the built environment, as this is held to be one of the chief concerns of building consultants, building and facilities managers, inspectors and engineers. Front Matter....Pages i-xv Natural and Mechanical Ventilation....Pages 1-35 Air Conditioning....Pages 36-73 Collection and Storage of Energy....Pages 74-95 Release and Absorption of Energy....Pages 96-130 Distribution, Emission and Control of Thermal Energy....Pages 131-191 Electrical Energy....Pages 192-264 Water Services....Pages 265-356 Fire Safety and Firefighting....Pages 357-430 Transportation in Buildings....Pages 431-463 Back Matter....Pages 464-472