The time-saving resource every architect needsThe Architect's Studio Companion is a robust, user-friendly resource that keeps important information at your fingertips throughout the design process. It includes guidelines for the design of structure, environmental systems, parking, accessibility, and more. This new sixth edition has been fully updated with the latest model building codes for the U.S. and Canada, extensive new information on heating and cooling systems for buildings, and new structural systems, all in a form that facilitates rapid preliminary design. More than just a reference, this book is a true companion that no practicing architect or student should be without.This book provides quick access to guidelines for systems that affect the form and spatial organization of buildings and allows this information to be incorporated into the earliest stages of building design. With it you can:* Select, configure, and size structural systems* Plan for building heating and cooling* Incorporate passive systems and daylighting into your design* Design for parking and meet code-related life-safety and accessibility requirementsRelying on straightforward diagrams and clear written explanations, the designer can lay out the fundamental systems of a building in a matter of minutes--without getting hung up on complicated technical concepts. By introducing building systems into the early stages of design, the need for later revisions or redesign is reduced, and projects stay on time and on budget. The Architect's Studio Companion is the time-saving tool that helps you bring it all together from the beginning.

Acknowledgments viiHow to Use This Book ixSection 1 Designing with Building Codes 11. Designing with Building Codes 3Section 2 Designing the Structure 191. Selecting the Structural System 212. Configuring the Structural System 373. Sizing the Structural System 55Section 3 Designing with Daylight 1391. Design Criteria for Daylighting Systems 1412. Configuring and Sizing Daylighting Systems 151Section 4 Designing Spaces for Mechanical and Electrical Services 1591. Selecting Heating and Cooling Systems for Large Buildings 1612. Configuring and Sizing Mechanical and Electrical Services for Large Buildings 1853. Passive Heating and Cooling Systems 2214. Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Small Buildings 239Section 5 Designing for Egress and Accessibility 2651. Configuring the Egress System and Providing Accessible Routes 2672. Sizing the Egress System 3013. Stairway and Ramp Design 317Section 6 Designing for Parking 3331. Design Criteria for Parking Facilities 3352. Configuring Parking Facilities 3433. Sizing Parking Facilities 355Section 7 Designing with Height and Area Limitations 3691. Height and Area Limitations 3712. Height and Area Tables 391Appendix A Example Use of This Book 479Appendix B Units of Conversion 485Bibliography 487Index 489