An Introduction to Design of Hospitals and Medical Clinics for Professional Engineers and Architects

An Introduction to Design of Hospitals and Medical Clinics for Professional Engineers and Architects
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2021-10-17
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in design of hospitals and medical clinics. Here is what is discussed: 1. ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS, 2. DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, 3. MEDICAL GAS AND VACUUM SYSTEMS, 4. HVAC SYSTEMS, 5. PLUMBING AND PIPING, 6. PLUMBING FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, 7. PLUMBING CRITERIA, 8. PUMBING SCHEMATICS AND SCHEDULES, 9. WATER SYSTEMS, 10. SITE PLANNING, 11. TRANSPORTATION, LOGISTICS, WAYFINDING, 12. WATER SUPPLY.

An Introduction to Architectural Design

An Introduction to Architectural Design
Author: J. Paul Guyer
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 406
Release: 2018-08
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9781718014022

This publication provides 400 pages of introductory technical guidance for architectural engineers, architects and construction managers interested in the building design process. The process is illustrated with six different building types. Here are the building types discussed: 1. CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS, 2. FIRE STATIONS, 3. LIBRARIES, 4. MEDICAL FACILITIES, 5. THEATRES AND CONCERT HALLS, 6. GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSES.

An Introduction to Design of Medical Facilities

An Introduction to Design of Medical Facilities
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2017-12-29
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in design and construction of hospitals and medical and dental clinics. Here is what is discussed: 1. ARCHITECTURAL 2. HVAC SYSTEMS 3. PLUMBING AND GAS 4. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 5. FIRE PROTECTION 6. COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS 7. TRANSPORTATION, LOGISTICS AND WAYFINDING 8. INTERSTITIAL BUILDING SYSTEMS 9. TELECOMMUNICATION AND CABLING SYSTEMS 10. UNIVERSAL X-RAY ROOM 11. SEISMIC.

An Introduction to Technical Requirements for Architectural Design of Hospitals for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Technical Requirements for Architectural Design of Hospitals for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2022-02-03
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in design of hospitals and medical clinics. Here is what is discussed: 1. PURPOSE, 2. SITEWORK, FOUNDATIONS, BASEMENTS, SLABS, 3. BUILDING ENVELOPE, 4. PARAPET WALLS, ROOF STRUCTURES, AND WALKWAYS, 5. BUILDING INTERIOR.

An Introduction to HVAC Systems for Medical Facilities for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to HVAC Systems for Medical Facilities for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 58
Release: 2023-06-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design of air conditioning systems for hospitals and medical clinics. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. DESIGN CONDITIONS, 3. REFRIGERANTS, 4. LIFE-CYCLE-COST/ENERGY ANALYSIS, 5. APPROPRIATE SPACES FOR AIR CONDITIONING, 6. MECHANICAL, EQUIPMENT SPACE, 7. HVAC SYSTEM DESIGN FOR FUNCTIONAL AREAS, 8. GENERAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS, 9. HVAC SYSTEM CONTROLS, 10. STEAM SYSTEMS, 11. AIR HANDLING AND DISTRIBUTION, 12. MAINTENANCE PROVISIONS, 13. VIBRATION CONTROL, 14. INTERDISCIPLINARY COORDINATION, 15. FUEL STORAGE REQUIREMENTS, 16. VENTILATION DESIGN, 17. PATIENT ISOLATION ROOM DESIGN, 18. REFERENCES.

An Introduction to Plumbing and Gas Systems for Medical Facilities for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Plumbing and Gas Systems for Medical Facilities for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 53
Release:
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and construction managers interested in plumbing and gas systems for hospitals and medical clinics. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 1.1 PLUMBING SYSTEMS, 1.2 WATERBORNE PATHOGEN PREVENTION/CONTROL, 1.3 GENERAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS, 2. POTABLE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM, 2.1 QUALITY, 2.2 CONTINUITY OF SERVICE, 2.3 BACKFLOW PREVENTION, 2.4 DOMESTIC HOT WATER SYSTEMS, 2.5 PLUMBING FIXTURES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, 2.6 SANITARY DRAINAGE SYSTEM, 2.7 STORM WATER DISPOSAL, 2.8 FUEL GAS SERVICE, 2.9 MEDICAL GAS SYSTEMS, 2.9.1 SYSTEMS FOR MEDICAL CLINICS, 2.9.2 DENTAL CLINICS, 2.9.3 SYSTEM CONTROL VALVES, 2.9.4 ALARM SYSTEMS, 2.9.5 GAS SYSTEM SOURCES (STORAGE), 2.9.6 POINT-OF-USE SOURCES, 2.9.7 ALTERNATIVE COMPRESSED AIR SOURCES, 2.9.8 COLOR CODING AND LABELING, 2.9.9 MEDICAL GAS SYSTEMS OUTLETS, 2.9.10 EMERGENCY POWER SOURCE, 2.9.11 MEDICAL COMPRESSED AIR (MCA), 2.9.12 DENTAL COMPRESSED AIR (DCA), 2.9.13 LABORATORY AIR (LA), 2.9.14 INSTRUMENT AIR (IA), 2.9.15 SURGICAL HANDPIECE DRIVE AIR (SHDA), 2.9.16 MEDICAL-SURGICAL VACUUM SYSTEM (MV), 2.9.17 DENTAL HIGH VACUUM (DHV), 2.9.18 DENTAL LOW VACUUM (DLV), 2.9.19 CENTRAL DENTAL HIGH-VOLUME LABORATORY DUST EVACUATION (LDE), 2.9.20 WASTE ANESTHESIA GAS DISPOSAL (WAGD), 2.9.21 OXYGEN (OX), 2.9.22 NITROUS OXIDE (NO), 2.9.23 NITROGEN (NI), 2.9.24 STERILIZATION GAS, 2.9.25 PROCESS GAS.

An Introduction to Nuclear Medicine Suites for Hospitals for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Nuclear Medicine Suites for Hospitals for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2023-06-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, architectural engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in planning and design of nuclear medicine suites for hospitals and medical clinics. Here is what is discussed: 1. DEFINITIONS, 2. SYMBOLS, 3. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS, 4. TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS.

An Introduction to Fire Protection Engineering for Medical Facilities

An Introduction to Fire Protection Engineering for Medical Facilities
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 14
Release: 2017-12-28
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of fire protection features and systems for hospitals and medical clinics.