Ventilation of Buildings
By Hazim Awbi

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Publisher: Spon Press
Number Of Pages: 528
Publication Date: 2003-07-29
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0415270561
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780415270564
Binding: Paperback


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Product Description:

Hazim Awbi's Ventilation of Buildings has become established as the main text on the subject. This revised new edition builds on the basic principles and draws in the results of considerable new research in the field. A new chapter on natural ventilation is added. Recent developments in ventilation concepts and room air distribution are also included.

The text is intended for the practitioner in the building services industry or the architect, the postgraduate student undertaking courses or research in HVAC, building services engineering, or building environmental engineering, and the undergraduate studying building services as a major subject. Readers are assumed to be familiar with the basic principles of fluid flow and heat transfer and some of the material requires more advanced knowledge of partial differential equations which describe the turbulent flow and heat transfer processes of fluids. The book is both a presentation of the practical issues that are needed for modern ventilation system design and a survey of recent developments in the subject




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Summary: Good review of HVAC Principles for the Practicing Engineer
Rating: 4

I used this book in a course on HVAC design with an emphasis on built environments and building environmental controls. The book provides a good overview and useful examples in the areas of comfort design, contaminant controls and HVAC systems. The only real weakness I identified is that there are occasional errors in the text regarding the equations provided. The publisher should issue an addenda with this information so the student or practicing engineer doesn't find out too late that their calculation is incorrect. Careful checking will catch these (especially by verifying the units as you progress through the calculations), but this should have been caught during the publishers review of the text.



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Building Regulations Explained
By London District

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Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Number Of Pages: 661
Publication Date: 2005-02-03
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0415308623
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780415308625
Binding: Hardcover


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Product Description:

Almost all buildings erected or altered must satisfy building regulation requirements. This comprehensive text will embrace all important aspects of building control, including new legislation up to early 1998. Each chapter explains the appropriate regulation and any other relevant legislation which is appropriate, before enhancing the approved document. Publication lists and relevant sources of information are also included, together with annexes devoted to legislation relevant to the construction industry, determinations made by the Secretary of State and sample check lists.



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Dictionary of Architectural and Building Technology (Dictionary)
By Henry J. Cowan

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Publisher: Spon Press
Number Of Pages: 263
Publication Date: 1998-07-24
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0419222804
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780419222804
Binding: Paperback


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Product Description:


This dictionary of over 5500 terms is compiled specifically for the professional. The explanation of terms addresses technical issues in architecture and building. The terms have been fully updated with many new entries for the third edition. This is a valuable addition to all construction reference libraries which will enable students and professionals from technical, management and professional fields to grasp vocabulary from outside their areas as they contribute towards the built environment.





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Summary: Architectural dictionary with content
Rating: 5

This is one of the best architectural dictionaries that I have found. It has a number of layman terms and quite a few diagrams. It is concise, but contained all of the terms that we have come up with so far.



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UMTS Networks: Architecture, Mobility and Services
By Heikki Kaaranen, Siamäk Naghian, Lauri Laitinen, Ari Ahtiainen, Valtteri Niemi

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Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Number Of Pages: 384
Publication Date: 2001-08-14
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 047148654X
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780471486541
Binding: Hardcover


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Product Description:

UMTS Networks provides an outstanding description of 3rd generation UMTS mobile networking technology. It discusses both the core network evolving from the globally successful GSM/GPRS system and the radio access network based on newly emerged Wideband CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) technology. UMTS networks will provide a platform for mobile packet data and multimedia services bringing new business opportunities to existing and greenfield cellular operators, manufacturers and internet service and content providers.
Written by a group of experts in mobile networking, this practical approach will have wide-ranging appeal to system, software and field engineers and technical managers in cellular operator, manufacturer and service provider companies as well as students of telecommunications engineering and computer networks.

"The 3rd generation research and standardisation has been a major challenge to the Nokia R and D engineers, who togther with their competent colleagues from around the world telecom community have put together the UMTS network specifications, which will bring the mobile communications into the era of personal, pocket-sized multimedia." Prof., Dr. Juhani Kuusi, SVP, Head of Nokia Research Center

UMTS networks are introduced in three parts:

1. Explains the overall system design and describes the network elements and functions of a complete UMTS network. It also illustrates how mobile networks evolve from 2nd generation GSM into first UMTS release and beyond towards full-IP mobility networks

2. Examines the radio access and core network in further detail explaining the functions and services provided to the end users. This part creates a solid understanding of how user location is managed, security is guaranteed, circuit bearers are established and released, packet traffic flows are maintained and terminal handovers are carried out.

3. Increases the reader's knowledge by explaining how the previous functions are distributed throughout the network by means of communication protocols providing references to the original UMTS standards published by the 3rd Generation Partnership Program (3GPP)





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Summary: Good reference book, but it's time for next edition!
Rating: 4

This book is one of the very good reference books for UMTS as a starter. The history, UTRAN, Core network has been described very well. But the books seems to be more focussed on R99 architecture, It's almost time to have an updated edition giving more stress on the Distributed switch architecture, Soft switch, IP Multimedia subsystem etc.

There needs to be detailed chapter on HSDPA.



Summary: The best book on UMTS networks.
Rating: 5

This books is currently the best book on UMTS network. It covers
both UTRAN and core network layout very well. The other parts on
theory, WCDMA, services, terminals and protocols are also very
good.The book has been very well organised. There are many
figures in the book which are clear and helpful to understand.
If you need only one book on UMTS, this is the one. There are
many books in the market on 3G and UMTS but this one is the one
explaining how it works in practical rather than just theory
only. It is European centric also. Warmly recommended.



Summary: The best book on UMTS networks.
Rating: 5

This books is currently the best book on UMTS network. It covers
both UTRAN and core network layout very well. The other parts on
theory, WCDMA, services, terminals and protocols are also very
good.The book has been very well organised. There are very many
figures in the book which are clear and helpful to understand.
If you need only one book on UMTS, this is the one. There are
many books in the market on 3G and UMTS but this one is the one
explaining how it works in practical rather than just theory
only. It is European centric also. Warmly recommended.



Summary: UMTS Networks
Rating: 5

It's a great book. The chapters explain and develop the UTRAN and CN concepts defined in the 3GPP specifications. Could be great if the chapter dedicated to UMTS Services its more detailed.



Summary: UMTS Networks
Rating: 4

Very easy reading. Good use of diagrams to illustrate concepts discussed. Covered more then I anticipated on the CN and UTRAN. Typically, focus is emphasized on the WCDMA but this book has balance.
The only thing that bothers me is the continual type error with the letter z being replaced by s everywhere in the book.



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Architect's Essentials of Cost Management (The Architect's Essentials of Professional Practice)
By Michael D. Dell'Isola

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Publisher: Wiley
Number Of Pages: 320
Publication Date: 2002-04-01
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 047144359X
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780471443599
Binding: Paperback


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Product Description:

Written by a cost-control expert with more than thirty years of design and building expertise, this volume in the Professional Practice Essentials Series gives you practical, user-friendly guidance on how to better manager costs through all phases of a project. Dell'Isola first explains the basics of cost management-from estimating costs during the design phase to managing costs during construction and even after occupancy. He then covers all of the tools and techniques available to architects/designers and explains how best to use them. A number of useful case studies clearly show how the author's principles work in real-life situations.




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Summary: Less than Expected
Rating: 3

The quality of the material and printing was less than I expected for a pricey booklet. The information is basic and does not really provide a clear and concise spectrum of the Cost Management process



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Naturally Ventilated Buildings: Building for the Senses, the Economy and Society
By Derek Clements-Croome

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Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Number Of Pages: 200
Publication Date: 1997-06-12
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0419215204
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780419215202
Binding: Hardcover


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Product Description:

While there are many historical examples of successful naturally ventilated buildings, standards for indoor climate have tended to emphasise active, mechanical airflow systems rather than passive natural systems. Despite its importance, knowledge



Synopsis:

Working and living habits are changing rapidly. Increasingly we need low energy, low pollution, low waste, healthy buildings. Naturally responsive buildings are more likely to achieve these criteria. While there are many historical examples of successful naturally ventilated buildings, standards for indoor climate have tended to emphasise active, mechanical airflow systems rather than passive natural systems. In practice, hybrid systems are common. Despite its importance, knowledge about the performance of naturally ventilated buildings has remained comparatively sparse. This book emphasises the need to consider natural as well as mechanical systems. The design, construction and management of healthy buildings requires co-operation between professionals and the client: architects, engineers and facilities managers must work together to achieve the best results. Naturally Ventilated Buildings is a key reference for the professional and client alike and will be invaluable for higher level undergraduate and postgraduate studies in building services engineering, architecture and architectural engineering, building design engineering and environmental engineering.



From the Back Cover:

Working and living habits are changing rapidly. Increasingly we need low energy, low pollution, low waste, healthy buildings. Naturally responsive buildings are more likely to achieve these criteria.
While there are many historical examples of successful naturally ventilated buildings, standards for indoor climate have tended to emphasise active, mechanical airflow systems rather than passive natural systems. In practice, hybrid systems are common. Despite its importance, knowledge about the performance of naturally ventilated buildings has remained comparatively sparse. This book emphasises the need to consider natural as well as mechanical systems.
The design, construction and management of healthy buildings requires co-operation between professionals and the client: architects, engineers and facilities managers must work together to achieve the best results.
Naturally Ventilated Buildings is a key reference for the professional and client alike and will be invaluable for higher level undergraduate and postgraduate studies in building services engineering, architecture and architectural engineering, building design engineering and environmental engineering.



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Innovation in Architecture: A Path to the Future
By Alan Brookes

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Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Number Of Pages: 192
Publication Date: 2003-12-17
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0415241332
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780415241335
Binding: Paperback


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Traditional design and construction methods have been founded on interrelationships between design and production based largely on traditional techniques and established practice. With new materials such as advanced composites becoming part of the architect's palette, the construction process is inevitably becoming more complex. Architects and engineers are also becoming more ambitious as a result of developments in computer technology. The successful modern architect or engineer thus is one who is able to formulate solutions based upon an understanding of the application of these new forms of technology within the design / construction process.

In this highly original book, through a series of essays, key architects and engineers in Europe, Australia, and the USA describe the ideas and development behind the innovative technology in their chosen projects, with the emphasis being on the means of production and the links between design and the manufacturing process.

In many cases it will be seen that the desire for innovation arises from a philosophical belief in the application of technology to enhance peoples' lives and culture.



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