The most widely-used text on the design of environmental control systems in buildings for students and practicing professionals, Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings has for generations prepared students of architecture, architectural engineering, and construction what they need to know about building systems and controlling a building's environment. With over 2,200 drawings and photographs, the Twelfth Edition covers basic theory, preliminary building design guidelines, and detailed design procedure for buildings of all sizes, and also provides information on the latest technologies, emerging design trends, and updated codes. The Twelfth Edition also features new interactive features in the digital versions, including animations of environmental control concepts and processes, quizzes and more. Authored by two leading educators in green design, MEEB supplies the most current information on low-energy architecture.