Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings 10th Edition - HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical Systems Guide for Construction Professionals | Commercial & Residential Building Applications

I came across this book preparing Architectural Registration Exam (ARE).I have to say that this book is an essential for architectswho are preparing MEP (Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing)section of the ARE.The book is divided into basically nine sections.1. design context2. thermal comfort3. illumination4. acoustics5. water/waste6. fire protection7. electricity8. signal equipment9. transportationIt describes various systems of each section with prettyaccessible narrative.Abundance in graphics and diagrams is very helpful.The book is extremely helpful in understanding where eachkit of parts fit into the overall building systems.For instance, I heard about AHUs/ cooling towers/ refrigerationcycle/ boilers/ duct systems/ etc. , but I never knew howthey fit and interconnect to one and another. The book, beingencyclopedic in its contents, really helps to overcome that.The book also pays particular attention to the "sustainable"agendas and strategies.