An Introduction to Architectural Engineering - Paperback

by J. Paul Guyer (Author)

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in architectural engineering. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. AREA DEVELOPMENT PLANS 3. SUSTAINABLE DESIGN 4. LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT 5. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 6. FOUNDATIONS 7. STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS 8. HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING 9. PLUMBING 10. ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION 11. LIGHTING 12. FIRE PROTECTION 13. ACCESSIBILITY 14. ENERGY CONSERVATION 15. NOISE CONTROL 16. ROOFING SYSTEMS.

Author Biography

Paul Guyer is a registered Mechanical Engineer, Civil Engineer, Fire Protection Engineer and Architect with 35 years experience in the design of buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a principal staff advisor to the California Legislature on infrastructure and capital outlay issues. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held a number of national, state and local offices with the American Society Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers and Architectural Engineering Institute. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Architectural Engineering Institute, and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (U.K.).